Category: NRF in the News

The National Research Foundation (NRF) has taken a major step forward in the implementation of the Presidential PhD Programme with the launch of an Expression of Interest (EoI) call to the country’s universities and other research entities interested in hosting

The National Research Foundation (NRF) and Mintek have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that marks a significant step toward fostering innovation, scientific excellence, and sustainable progress in South Africa’s mining industry. The signing of the MoU signals the

The National Research Foundation (NRF) actively took part in the second G20 Research and Innovation Working Group (RIWG) Meeting, hosted by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) in partnership with the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) at UMP’s Mbombela

The NRF participated in the 13th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council (GRC), held from 18–22 May 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meeting brought together science funders from across the world to exchange knowledge, reflect on emerging challenges,

The NRF has officially endorsed two Statements of Principles (SoPs) at the 13th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council (GRC): Research Management in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Co-Creation for Addressing Global Challenges. These international frameworks set the

The NRF and the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen and expand their scientific partnership. The signing took place during the 13th Annual Meeting of the Global Research Council

The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Dutch Research Council (NWO) held a high-level bilateral meeting during the 13th Global Research Council (GRC) Annual Meeting, which runs from 18 to 22 May 2025 and is hosted by

South Africa successfully hosted the 2025 International Continental Drilling Program’s (ICDP) Executive Committee and Assembly of Governors meeting in Johannesburg from 05-10 May 2025. This significant event marked the first time the meetings were held in Africa, and highlighted South

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), in partnership with the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) are organizing the 6th National Global Change Conference. The conference will be held at the UMP on 1-4