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 NewsAspiring scientists from Cofimvaba recognised for monitoring a net-zero green science centre buildingAspiring citizen scientists from the local schools in Cofimvaba in the Eastern Cape have been recognised for contributing valuable data in the monitoring of the country’s first net-zero green building. The recognition, which formed part of the Citizen Science Day, August 28, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-SAASTA and SANSA Spark Space Science Career Interest Among Northlink College StudentsA joint space science public lecture, hosted by the National Research Foundation South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (NRF-SAASTA) and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) at Northlink College’s Bellville Campus on 19 August 2026, sparked curiosity August 28, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF-SAEON welcomes new Managing DirectorThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Ashley Naidoo as Managing Director of the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), effective 1 October 2026. Dr Naidoo joins the NRF from CapeNature, where he served August 28, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNext-Gen minds at NRF-iThemba LABS: Bridging the gap from photons to protons in cancer researchAt NRF-iThemba LABS, the Radiobiology laboratory is not only pushing the boundaries of cancer research but also nurturing the next generation of passionate scientists dedicated to making a meaningful difference. Meet Aobakwe Sekeleko (right) and Mmathapelo Mphelane (left), two remarkable August 21, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsInvitation to Cover the 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) AwardsThe2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards Ceremonywill take place onThursday, 03 September 2026, at theBoardwalk Hotel and Casino in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, under the theme “Building an Inclusive, Impactful and Transformed Research Future.” Members of the media are invited to August 19, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetWhat shapes women’s participation in South Africa’s workforce?Research Nugget What shapes women’s participation in South Africa’s workforce? Women’s participation in the labour force has been linked to economic development, financial independence and greater gender equality. Despite increased opportunities for women to participate in South Africa’s labour market, August 12, 2026Read more
-Research NuggetArtificial intelligence shock in manufacturing: a threat or an opportunity for South Africa’s labour market?Research Nugget Artificial intelligence shock in manufacturing: a threat or an opportunity for South Africa’s labour market? Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming manufacturing by improving efficiency, automating production processes and increasing competitiveness. In South Africa, where manufacturing contributes to economic August 3, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsNational Science Month 2026: Listening to the sky, telling our own storiesAt a community-supported radio telescope outside Hammanskraal, a four-day National Science Month workshop brought African Indigenous Knowledge, contemporary astronomy and storytelling into the same conversation. The 24-element Transient Array Radio Telescope at Kwalata Game Lodge provides an accessible platform for July 31, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsInspiring the next generation of scientists: NRF-SAASTA expands After School Science Clubs across GautengSouth Africa’s future depends on a new generation of young people who are curious, innovative and equipped with the skills to solve tomorrow’s challenges. Sparking an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) cannot begin only when learners reach July 31, 2026Read more
-NRF in the NewsFormalising a decade of scientific collaborationNRF-iThemba LABS recently renewed its research partnership with the University of Oslo (UiO), reaffirming a collaboration that has continued to grow since it was first established in 2017. At a time when the world is facing increasing geopolitical uncertainty, this July 31, 2026Read more
