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The CSIR mechanical testing laboratory
The mechanical properties of structural components are critical as they indicate how materials perform when subjected to stress. The CSIR’s mechanical testing laboratory supports mechanical properties testing for the research and development of light metals.
The CSIR’s Low speed wind tunnel
With over 50 years’ experience, the CSIR’s wind tunnel infrastructure plays a pivotal role in aeronautical development in South Africa.
Mine Fires and Explosion Research, Testing and Training Facility
The CSIR is expanding and enhancing its training offering to include immersive, experiential training in emergency response procedures, including the use of self-contained self-rescuers.
Detonics Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory
Thorough knowledge of explosives is critical in developing technologies and systems to offer effective protection. The CSIR has built world-leading infrastructure and capabilities to offer explosive threat and protection research and development through its Detonics Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory (DBEL).
CSIR Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory
The CSIR Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory has played a key role in the development of wastewater-based epidemiology disease tracking and monitoring approaches during the Covid-19 pandemic. This added to the laboratory’s reputation, acquired over more than two decades, as a specialised and reliable provider of tests for niche waterborne pathogens. The facility focuses on niche waterborne microbes, like viruses and parasites, that require specialised equipment and approaches.
Media advisory: 10/12/2021
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host a virtual media briefing to share progress made by the organisation in advancing HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) research, development and innovation in South Africa.
The CSIR has established a Learning Factory to support South African industries in acquiring the skills needed to maximise the benefits of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. First online course now available! The first course will be an introduction to the 4IR in South Africa and will be delivered fully online, accessible free of charge at your convenience until 31 January 2022. Visit the following site to register for the course: courses.4irsa.co.za
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign (16 Days Campaign) is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from 25 November (International Day of No Violence against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day).