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Meet Alex Fenn, member of the advisory panel for the CSIR Future Production: Mining

Meet Alex Fenn, a member of the newly appointed advisory panel for the CSIR Future Production: Mining cluster. Fenn is a professionally registered mechanical…

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CSIR receives multimillion-rand investment to boost African health innovation

Joint media statementMultimillion-rand investment to boost African health innovationAfrica’s plans to build capacity to respond to future pandemics received a…

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CSIR profiles innovative science projects at DSI Budget Vote Panel Discussion

On 23 May 2023, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) held its Budget Vote Panel Discussion at Iziko South African Museum, under the theme, “Growing…

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CSIR supplies water thermometer station for Robben Island swimmers

For the collective good - CSIR supplies water thermometer station for Robben Island swimmersPlanning an open water swim to Robben Island? Well, you can now do…

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Dr Gordon Smith, Chairperson of the advisory panel for the CSIR Future Production: Mining cluster

Meet Dr Gordon Smith, Chairperson of the newly established advisory panel for the CSIR Future Production: Mining cluster. Dr Smith is a seasoned professional…

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Mentored to become a master – port and coastal engineer student making waves at the CSIR

She has become a familiar figure against the brick and mortar backdrop of the CSIR Hydraulic Laboratory in Stellenbosch – just as familiar and consistent as…

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Dynamic duo showcases CSIR’s decision support tools at impact assessment event in Malaysia

Abulele Adams and Dhiveshni Moodley, who are environmental impact assessment experts at the CSIR, attended the annual gathering of the International…

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Mainstreaming traditional medicine to manage HIV/AIDS

The African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA – NEPAD) Southern African Network for Biosciences (SANBio) hosted a grant…

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Shedding light on Southern Ocean’s climate change story at TEDxJohannesburg Countdown

On 4 May 2023, CSIR senior researcher and biological oceanographer Dr Tommy Ryan-Keogh takes to the stage at TEDx Johannesburg Countdown with his talk, titled…

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State of digital transformation in South African mining industry

The state of digital transformation in the South African mining industry: Ten insights into fourth industrial revolution (4IR) 2023 report is now available.…

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Dr Patience Mthunzi-Kufa appointed as Deputy Chairperson of Advisory Council

Dr Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, a physicist at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has been appointed as the Deputy Chairperson of the new…

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CSIR joins TEDx Johannesburg for Countdown 2023 to unpack climate change

#TeamCSIR joins TEDx Johannesburg for Countdown 2023 to unpack climate change The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is excited to announce…

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Appointment of the new Advisory Council Members

South Africa currently bestows the following National Orders on distinguished persons:1. The Order of Mendi for Bravery2. The Order of Ikhamanga3. The Order of…

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African Biomanufacturing Workforce Training and Skills Development Programme

Course in Biomanufacturing Technologies (CSIR-BT-1A) In line with the programme, the CSIR will be offering a course in biomanufacturing technologies (CSIRBT-…

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CSIR collaborates to assist in accelerating change for rural groundwater-dependent communities

South Africa has committed to ensuring access to water and sanitation for all, as outlined in Sustainable Development Goal 6. Additionally, Chapter 2 of the…

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CSIR hosts hybrid information session on latest cybercrime trends

As part of raising awareness about the scourge on cyber-related crimes, you are invited to a hybrid information session titled: “Cybercrime and South Africa:…

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