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Science Scope: Shoulder to shoulder with SMMEs

ScienceScope Volume 22 Number 2 of 2024

In this issue we showcase the CSIR's research, development and innovation support for small, medium and microenterprises in South Africa, across industries.

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MMP and DSI showcase mining modernisation strategies at the 2024 Mining Technology and Innovation Event

During the event, the MMP featured a mix of exhibitions, technological demonstrations, breakaway sessions, an exciting panel discussion and an anchor address by DSTI’s Deputy Director-General, Dr Mmboneni Muofhe; CSIR CEO, Dr Thulani Dlamini and the Minerals Council South Africa CEO, Mzila Mthenjane.

Through MMP’s Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) Programme, the event showcased local and global innovative technologies aimed at creating “glass-rock” environments for mining development and technology adoption in South Africa.

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African bio-manufacturing workforce training and skills development programme

18/12/2024

The Biomanufacturing Technologies course provides comprehensive competency building and skills transfer across all aspects relating to biomanufacturing such as an in-depth look at the challenges and solutions for production and scale-up across various expression platforms including fungal, yeast, bacterial and mammalian systems.

All systems to be in place for sustainable energies for a greener economy

12/12/2024

Energy demand is expected to rise steadily in South Africa, and alternative renewable energy sources are earmarked as an alternative. In addressing delegates at this year’s Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference 2024, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) senior researcher Luanita Snyman-van der Walt presented an initial evidence base to support Power-to-X (PtX) decision-making in South Africa.

Ecoengineering in ports to safeguard coastal and marine ecosystem services

CSIR Principal researcher, Steven Weerts

09/12/2024

The development of marine infrastructure is critical in driving national and global economies. However, it is increasingly clear that it also needs to benefit the natural environment to support ecosystem services that coastal communities rely on. This is particularly true of ports, and nature-positive engineering can play a significant role in increasing the sustainability profile of ports.

CSIR Biocatalysis Roadshow

10/28/2024 - 07:45 to 11/26/2024 - 17:45

2024 CHPC National Conference

12/01/2024 - 08:00 to 12/04/2024 - 17:15

Registrations for the 2024 Centre for High Performance Computing National Conference are open.

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Personalised chemo for African patients

The CSIR and The University of Pretoria are building a database using tumour samples donated by consenting patients at Steve Biko Academic Hospital, so that future patients in Africa can access personalised cancer medicines.

Personalised chemo for African patients

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans: We are piloting the Ngiyaqonda! literacy app to help South African children read for meaning in their home language.

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans

Reading for meaning in Sepedi, isiZulu, English and Afrikaans: We are piloting the Ngiyaqonda! literacy app to help South African children read for meaning in their home language.

Scientific support for South African cannabis products

Local cannabis cosmetic business Green House Village is one of 23 SMMEs that the CSIR has supported with the development of high-quality, regulatory-compliant, safe, efficacious and affordable cannabis products for local and international markets.

Scientific support for South African cannabis products

Converting food waste into high-value materials

CSIR experts in advanced agriculture and food research have partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to create a solution that maximises the value of waste created at fresh fruit markets across the country.

Converting food waste into high-value materials

Research shows storms drive outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean

CSIR scientists from the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory and a team of international scientists have published research findings on how storms drive the outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean.

Research shows storms drive outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean

Western Cape firefighter drones to use CSIR sensors

Table Mountain authorities in the Western Cape may soon call on firefighter drones to detect and extinguish small fires in hard-to-reach places before they spread to the City of Cape Town.

Western Cape firefighter drones to use CSIR sensors

Table Mountain authorities in the Western Cape may soon call on firefighter drones to detect and extinguish small fires in hard-to-reach places before they spread to the City of Cape Town.

CSIR women in Earth observation

Hearing about the work of Karen Steenkamp, Dr Nobuhle Majozi and Dr Cecilia Masemola and how they, by relying on data gleaned from way up there, are able to help farmers and other decision-makers way down here, makes one wonder if Big Brother knows that the sisters are stealing the show.

CSIR women in Earth observation

Creating space for women in science

To mark Women’s month, CSIR senior researchers in radar and electronic warfare, Dr Monique Potgieter and Dr Ciara Blaauw take us on a photographic journey of the moments that shaped the women they’ve become. Through a bursary and internship at the CSIR, the pair not only realised their dreams, but also founded the CSIR Women’s Forum.

Creating space for women in science

CSIR and CapeBio co-develop Covid-19 Test Kit

A CSIR private-public partnership shows how funding through the national research and development system helped create South Africa’s own, locally developed PCR test kits and reagents to test Covid-19.

CSIR and CapeBio co-develop Covid-19 Test Kit

Vegan protein powder for food companies

The CSIR’s Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) has developed a mycoprotein product for local SMME MycoSure, which can be added to soups, shakes and other foods.

Vegan protein powder for food companies

The CSIR’s Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) has developed a mycoprotein product for local SMME MycoSure, which can be added to soups, shakes and other foods.