Category: NRF in the News

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme (NASSP) hosted a symposium at the University of Cape Town (UCT) from 25 – 26 January 2024. Supported by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the

The NRF funded five scholars under the NRF-GYSS mobility programme to attend and participate at the Global Young Scientists Summit as well as to showcase their research work through poster presentations. The scholars consisted of three doctoral students and two

The NRF is pleased to announce that Dr Sepo Hachigonta has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Council Membership Committee of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2026. IIASA

The National Research Foundation (NRF), in collaboration with Walter Sisulu University (WSU), invites members of the media to the launch of a state-of-the-art Rural Coastal Sustainability Laboratory at the university’s Mthatha Campus on 24 January 2024. The facility is made

The National Research Foundation’s Vision 2030 articulates its commitment to contribute to the betterment of society through research and development. This entails concerted efforts to facilitate, and contribute to, the transformation of spaces, an intentional focus on impact, an unwavering

Each year, the  Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) issues Science Diplomacy awards in recognition of excellence is various categories that are associated with science. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who are making an outstanding contribution to furthering science diplomacy,

Societal challenges, such as public health and climate change, highlight the pivotal need for continued investment in science research. However, science does not speak for itself, science communication plays a key role in engaging the general public about science and