Identifying the sweet spot in reducing plastic pollution for Plastic Free July 2025
Joining many around the world in this year’s Plastic Free July 2025 the CSIR is highlighting how technological solutions can contribute to reducing plastic…
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Germany and South Africa deepen ties in vaccine manufacturing: CSIR hosts German Minister
In a significant stride for international scientific collaboration, the Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR),…
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German Minister’s visit to CSIR highlights cooperation in local vaccine and health technology manufacturing
On Wednesday, 23 July 2025, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) welcomes Honourable Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the Federal Ministry…
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Successful 7th Annual National Research Data workshop hosted by DIRISA at CSIR
The Data Intensive Research Initiative of South Africa (DIRISA), a programme of the South African National Research Network (SANReN), proudly hosted the 7th…
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South African collaboration pioneers personalised leukaemia treatment for Africa
In a first for the African continent, the CSIR, in collaboration with clinicians from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) at Chris Hani Baragwanath…
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GMES and Africa programme now the African Space Agency as continental flagship initiative
In a landmark moment for continental space development, the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa programme, which is the flagship…
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CSIR youth takes centre stage at G20 Ministerial Youth Outreach Programme 2025
As the world increasingly looks to young leaders to shape tomorrow’s solutions, #TeamCSIR youth are not just ready, they are already leading the way!On…
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CSIR marks decades of excellence in mechanical testing and safety solutions
The CSIR mechanical testing laboratory is uniquely positioned to support the mining industry with its testing and inspection services. Established as the…
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CSIR co-hosts preparatory school to support technological progress and capacity building in Africa
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) co-hosts the preparatory school for Network for Zero-defect and Zero-waste Digital Manufacturing for…
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From data to impact: CSIR co-hosts solution-driven Southern African Regional Stakeholder Workshop
From 17 to 18 June 2025, the CSIR, which anchors the Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa (MarCOSIO) project under the auspices of the GMES and…
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Pioneering Earth Observation technologies for sustainable Blue Economy in Africa
Earth Observation (EO) has traditionally followed a predictable pattern: satellites capture images from space, transmit them to ground stations during…
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#TeamCSIR advances decarbonisation ambitions at African Green Hydrogen Summit 2025
Top-level discussions about future opportunities of clean energy took centre stage at the African Green Hydrogen Summit as global leaders, investors, energy…
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CSIR joins Dr Dion George to launch South Africa’s national coastal adaptation plan
South Africa unveiled its inaugural national Coastal Climate Change Adaptation Response Plan (CARP) [pdf] at a ministerial launch led by the Minister of the…
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Kathryn Arnold appointed to the Committee for Spatial Information
Kathryn Arnold, a senior researcher in the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Urban and Regional Dynamics research group, has been appointed…
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CSIR young researchers lead tech innovations for SA’s food security, agriculture, and health challenges
On Thursday , 19 June, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host a hybrid media briefing to showcase the remarkable efforts of young…
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CSIR contributes to promoting sustainable harvesting at the MarCOSIO Fisheries workshop
The Marine and Coastal Observations for Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean (MarCOSIO) programme, part of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (…
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