Announcement of Successful Proposals for the Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)-FIRST RAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (FREF) BLACK ACADEMICS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (BAAP) 2026 Read More >
-NRF in the NewsNRF participates in global review of sex, gender, and diversity analysisDuring 2020/2021 the NRF participated in a Global Review of Sex, Gender, and/or Diversity Analysis (SG&DA) in Research Policies of Major Public Granting Agencies, a research project led by Dr Lilian Hunt (Wellcome Trust), Prof Mathias Wullum Nielsen (University of October 13, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsSAAO Telescopes observe the first successful redirection of an asteroidThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced that the orbital period of the asteroid Dimorphos around its parent asteroid Didymos has successfully been altered after it impacted with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft at 1:14am SAST October 12, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsYoung Scientists Summer ProgramAnnually, from 1 June to 31 August, IIASA hosts up to 50 doctoral students from around the world in its Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP). If you are an advanced graduate student, take your research to the next level and October 12, 2022Read more
-Science MattersSA Could Produce More Renewable EnergySouth Africa’s power utility, Eskom, has not been able to provide a steady electricity supply for several years now. At the start of the 2022 winter the utility warned the public to expect up to 100 days with rolling power October 7, 2022Read more
-Science MattersThe Far-Reaching Effects of the Illegal or Unsustainable Wildlife TradeThe illegal or unsustainable wildlife trade (IUWT)1 has grown at a global level and, if left unchecked, presents serious negative impacts on not only species and ecosystems but also on the wellbeing of humanity from a variety of fronts. A October 7, 2022Read more
-Science MattersHarnessing the Power of Social Media Communities to Fight CrimeCrime is a reality that affects everyone, especially in South Africa which has one of the world’s highest crime rates. In response, communities are increasingly using social media platforms to prevent and fight crime. Researchers from the University of Pretoria October 7, 2022Read more
-Science MattersUnderstanding Xenophobic Hate Crime in South AfricaRecent developments in South Africa have reignited violent anti-immigrant hate crimes. With hundreds of xenophobic hate crimes recorded in the last 20 years, exploring the influences of public attitudes towards antixenophobia strategies on this issue may facilitate understanding to resolve October 7, 2022Read more
-Science MattersCrime and Well-Being How High Crime Rates Affect Our LivesThat South Africa is faced with a serious crime problem is undisputed. It is considered one of the most violent and unsafe countries in the world, ranking 15th worst in terms of safety and security. Compared to its counterparts in October 7, 2022Read more
-Science MattersCan Waste Tyres be Used to Generate ElectricityThe accumulation of waste tyres present an economic and environmental challenge for South Africa – as the population increases so will the economic need for transportation. South Africa generates over 177 385 tons of waste tyres per year, and only October 7, 2022Read more
-Science MattersDaylighting Viable to Reduce Energy Demand in Residential HomesPower outages have become a fact of life in South Africa. The persistent energy crisis due to aging power plants and increasing demand has made energy an issue of availability rather than affordability. While several demand-side management initiatives such as October 7, 2022Read more
