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CSIR collaborates with MERCK in biomanufacturing course

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has collaborated with MERCK, a German multinational science and technology company, to deliver the…

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CSIR stirs international interest to protect eThekwini’s estuaries and coasts at ECSA 2024

Their dedicated study of estuaries and coasts created the opportunity for Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) researchers Aadila Omarjee and…

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Team CSIR leaves a distinguishing footprint at this year’s IAIA-South Africa conference

CSIR researchers left no stone unturned to showcase their work at the recent annual conference of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)-…

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Bridging the gap in data science by upskilling the next generation

On Thursday, 29 August 2024, the CSIR’s Dr Coralie van Reenen, who is the Infrastructure Innovation research group leader, and architectural researcher Tinashe…

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A wetter-than-average mid-summer season of December, January and February 2024/2025 forecasted

As we transition from mild to warmer temperatures in the southern African spring, our summer season is likely to be affected by the El Niño Southern…

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CSIR researchers discuss investing in nature-based solutions at Royal Haskoning DHV webinar

Two researchers  from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) recently shared their views on the use of nature-based solutions in…

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Heritage Month 2024

  Watch this episode of CSIR Connect as Sihle Thwala explains his role at the CSIR in isiZulu.  Watch this episode of CSIR Connect as Jabulani…

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CSIR flying the flag at Nairobi Convention Conference of Parties 11

CSIR principal researchers Steven Weerts and Dr Susan Taljaard attended the 11th Conference of Parties for the Nairobi Convention (COP 11) at the invitation of…

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Call For Proposals African Laser Centre 2025 Research Collaboration Programme

The African Laser Centre is a NEPAD flagship initiative and is funded by the Department of Science and Innovation. The CSIR Photonics Centre, a key node of the…

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Call For Proposals CSIR Photonics Centre’s Rental Pool Programme

The CSIR is inviting researchers employed at public universities and universities of technology in South Africa to participate and apply for funding to support…

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Enhancing the rails: The CSIR's landmark contributions to South Africa's heavy-haul rail sector

“Revitalising South Africa's rail sector demands a concerted effort in research and innovation. By embracing sustainable and adaptive strategies, leveraging…

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Call for Applications: ALC Knowledge Exchange Programme support 2025

The ALC Knowledge Exchange Programme (KEP) supports the development of centres of expertise in photonics-related disciplines across the African continent. The…

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Call for Applications: ALC Scholarship/Bursary support 2025

The African Laser Centre initiative (ALC) is an open, non-exclusive partnership to stimulate innovation, research and technology development in lasers and…

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Cultivating innovation and showcasing entrepreneurial minds

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Corporate Social Investment office recently hosted the final pitches of the Entrepreneurship…

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Energy Storage Tech Day piques private sector’s interest in collaboration

Energy storage is crucial for Africa's sustainable future, especially as demand grows and grids become constrained. The continent, traditionally reliant on…

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Call for proposals: Collaborative Programme in Additive Manufacturing

The Collaborative Programme in Additive Manufacturing is an initiative of the Department of Science and Innovation hosted and managed by the CSIR. Over the…

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