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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the United Nations Nairobi Convention Secretariat, the Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa and the Transnet National Ports Authority, is actively promoting the adoption of the toolkit for Sustainable Port Development in the West Indian Ocean, which they have recently developed. Two countries, South Africa and the Seychelles, immediately embraced the opportunity and volunteered to pilot its implementation.
Plastic pollution is an issue of global concern, while evidence-based solutions are in short supply. In response to this pressing problem, female scientists at the CSIR will host a hybrid media briefing on Tuesday, 13 August 2024, to share research and innovation aimed at addressing plastics-related concerns across the entire life cycle of plastic products.
In the first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), European Union (EU) and National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) recently joined forces for critical discussions on the role of regulators in South Africa’s transitioning energy sector.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) recently hosted South Africa's inaugural OpenAirInterface (OAI) workshop, a three-day event focused on hands-on fifth generation (5G) mobile network technology training. This initiative aimed to address skills shortages, provide specialised training and expand the pool of qualified professionals in 5G mobile technology.
Vaccine production technologies
The CSIR is hosting a cohort of participants for a vaccine production technologies course as part of its African Biomanufacturing Workforce Training and Skills Development Programme.
This course assists in growing and developing the vaccine production sector on the African continent through training and innovative bioprocess solutions.
26th NSTF-South32 Awards 2024
CSIR showcased its excellence at the 26th National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards, also known as the "Science Oscars of South Africa", held on Thursday, 11 July 2024 at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Please join us in congratulating Prof. Mthunzi-Kufa and Prof. Godfrey on their outstanding achievements.
The CSIR’s cannabis programme has incubated 23 small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) to develop and market high-quality, regulatory compliant, safe, efficacious and affordable cannabis products for local and international markets.
CSIR Charity Golf Day
On Friday, 28 June 2024, the CSIR held its Charity Golf Day at Woodhill Country Club in Pretoria. The event, powered by H3C Technologies Africa (Pty) Ltd, proved to be a resounding success, gathering golfers, sponsors and supporters, all coming together to make a meaningful difference.
The primary objective of the CSIR Charity Golf Day was to raise funds to provide essential learning materials and enhance the learning experience of mathematics and science for students in rural communities.
