News
In the latest edition of ScienceScope, learn more about R&D to build competitive industries, such as a novel packaging solutions for the food and beverage sector, and work that contributes to a capable state, such as the development of a novel smartphone-based system for point-of-care diagnostics.
Media advisory
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, undertakes a tour of the CSIR Solar PV Reliability Laboratory and Coin Cell Testing Facility/Hydrogen Research Laboratory in Pretoria on Tuesday, 5 April.
Message to our stakeholders
In 2019, the CSIR introduced a new operating model. One of its unique features was the creation of three divisions to be the structural homes of technology sector clusters that have complementary capabilities and are positioned to drive South Africa’s industrialisation. Read more...
Dr Hencharl Strauss was appointed as manager of the CSIR Photonics Centre as of 1 March 2022.
Dr Strauss joined the CSIR in 2009 in a postdoctoral position while completing his PhD through Stellenbosch University. He was appointed as senior scientist in 2010 before becoming Research Group Leader for laser sources. He is a respected expert and industry professional with several publications and conference papers to his name.
Charl will be seconded by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to fulfil his managerial role at the non-profit company. Harding was instrumental in the establishment of the Impact Catalyst until it was officially launched by Anglo American, the CSIR, Exxaro, World Vision South Africa and Zutari in 2019.
The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has launched a programme aimed at supporting the marine sector. The AISI, Marine Manufacturing, Maintenance & Repairs, and Associated Services Development Programme seeks to assist suppliers in the ship and boatbuilding, maintenance and repair, and associated services value chain.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) congratulates Dr Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, Research Group Leader for Biophotonics at the CSIR, for being appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the Deputy Chairperson of the Advisory Council on National Orders, effective 1 March 2022.