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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 09:00 to 10:30

On Tuesday, 19 March 2024, researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University of Pretoria (UP) will host a virtual media briefing to share expert research on the effects of misinformation and fake news during elections.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 18:00

AdNotes, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, are launching a groundbreaking initiative to transform the digital connectivity landscape in the Harry Gwala District by expanding affordable internet connection across Ixopo.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 08:45

The organisation has been appointed by South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Boegoebaai Port, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Namakwa Region in the Northern Cape.

The 18 to 24-month study is a collaborative effort involving the Northern Cape Economic Development, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (NCEDA) and Transnet National Ports Authority. It aims to investigate opportunities and constraints in developing the port and SEZ. This is all to support the international development of a green hydrogen economy and the global need to defossilise energy generation.

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Friday, March 1, 2024 - 16:45

The Gauteng-based Impala Bolt and Nut expanded its toolmaking operations to offer locally produced South African parts to the market, reducing their reliance on imports. The company achieved this through the assistance of the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) – a program of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition that is driven by the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) in support of local economic  development.

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Friday, February 23, 2024 - 10:15

From 27 January to 01 February 2024, the CSIR biophotonics researchers showcased their expertise at the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) International Conference, presenting a remarkable total of 21 research papers. Their presentations covered a wide array of topics, ranging from photonics and imaging engineering to novel applications in biomedicine, delivering innovative insights.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - 10:00

“As I reflect on my journey, the most important lesson I've learned along the way is that true leadership is not defined by titles or accolades, but by the ability to inspire others and effect positive change. As I look towards the future, I am committed to using my platform to empower others, to show them that no dream is too big and no obstacle is too great to overcome.” – Dr Avashna Govender.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - 12:45

The CSIR is pleased to announce the commencement of the biomanufacturing technologies course (CSIR-BT-1A), scheduled to start on Monday, 6 May 2024, as part of its African Biomanufacturing Workforce Training and Skills Development Programme.

Applications are currently being accepted for the upcoming session of the programme, which will focus on biomanufacturing technologies.

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Friday, February 2, 2024 - 10:15

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Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 12:15

Step into the world of Qfrency text-to-speech (TTS), a symphony of technology orchestrated by the CSIR Voice Computing Research Group. Qfrency TTS is the first commercial text-to-speech engine that can synthesise speech in all eleven officially spoken languages of South Africa, with South African Sign language being the twelfth.