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 NewsWhere heritage meets science: NRF-SAASTA engages young mindsFor learners in Mbombela, Heritage Day came with more than traditional food, dance and music. It was also a lesson in science, from understanding food labels and nutrition to discovering how milk can transform into amasi and cheese. The practical October 2, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNational Research Foundation annual Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium kicks off with grassroots science engagementThe future of South Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) system does not begin in a laboratory or at a university. It begins much earlier when a young learner first becomes curious about how the world works and starts to October 2, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsSGCI Annual All Partners Forum Held in WindhoekHosted by Namibia’s National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Annual All Partners Forum was held in Windhoek, Namibia, from 28 September to 2 October 2026. The Forum was officially opened by Namibian October 1, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetCould traditional medicine offer new clues for managing uterine fibroids?Research Nugget Could traditional medicine offer new clues for managing uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumours of the uterus that can cause heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and infertility. They affect up to 70–80% of women by age 50, September 29, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste: Professor Lembe Magwaza on Advancing Sustainable Food SystemsAs the world marks the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste on 29 September under the theme “Transformative Potential of Reducing Food Loss and Waste”, Professor Lembe Magwaza, Chair of the South Africa-Germany Bilateral Research Chair in September 29, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF symposium puts the next generation of researchers at the centre of South Africa’s research futureThe National Research Foundation (NRF) will bring together South Africa’s next generation and emerging researchers, leading scholars, research institutions, industry and other National System of Innovation (NSI) stakeholders from around the country at the 2026 Next Generation and Emerging Researchers September 25, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsMintek and NRF Partner to Drive Innovation Through Mintek SCi 2026Mintek, in partnership with the National Research Foundation (NRF), will host the third Mintek SCi – Science Convention for Innovators in Engineering, Science and Technology between 29 September and 02 October in Randburg, Gauteng. Held under the theme: “The Next September 25, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsWhat Does Our Heritage Say About Who We Are? Prof Rozena Maart ReflectsAs we mark Heritage Day and Heritage Month, the South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) in the Study of the National Question explores the meaning of heritage. SARChI Chair in the Study of the National Question, Professor Rozena Maart, reflects September 23, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetIndlela Ibuzwa Kwabaphambili:Can indigenous knowledge help shape environmental education in Africa? Research Nugget Indlela Ibuzwa Kwabaphambili: Can indigenous knowledge help shape environmental education in Africa? For generations, African communities have developed knowledge about their local environments through observation, experience and practices passed from one generation to another. This indigenous knowledge includes September 21, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-SAASTA Intellectual Property training equips teachers to empower learnersSouth Africa’s ambition to translate science, technology and innovation into commercially viable products and services took a huge step forward on 10 September 2026 when the National Research Foundation-South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (NRF-SAASTA) joined forces with September 18, 2026Read more
