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-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada sign Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen South Africa-Canada Research CollaborationRecognising the growing importance of international research collaboration in addressing global challenges, the National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) are pleased to announce the formalisation of a partnership November 28, 2025Read more
-Press ReleaseSALT Marks 20 Years of Astronomical AchievementThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce the 20th anniversary of the inauguration of the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT). A prestigious celebration will take place on 10 November 2025 at the South African Astronomical Observatory (NRF-SAAO) site November 3, 2025Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON’s Dr Zanele Ntshidi hopes her Water and Oceans Initiatives award inspires young environmental scholars and activistsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates Dr Zanele Ntshidi, Research Manager: Arid Lands Node at the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), for her impressive win at the Mail & Guardian’s “Greening The Future” awards. She was crowned a Green December 4, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the NRF Science for Society LectureThe National Research Foundation (NRF) invites members of the media to a landmark Science for Society Lecture that will reflect on its 25 years of impactful contributions to science, technology and innovation. Scheduled for 06 December 2024, the lecture will December 2, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium a SuccessTwo hundred and ten (210) of South Africa’s top postgraduate students, postdoctoral research fellows and emerging researchers left the inaugural National Research Foundation (NRF) Next Generation and Emerging Researchers (NGER) Symposium empowered on aspects such as Intellectual Property (IP), research October 29, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Participates in the Induction Workshop for nGAP LecturersThe National Research Foundation (NRF) had an opportunity to interact with the ninth cohort of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) lecturers at an Induction Workshop conducted for the new nGAP lecturers, nGAP mentors and managers held from 14 October 22, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseTelkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiativeJOHANNESBURG, 22 October 2024 – Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have announced the launch of the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to October 22, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Cover the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers SymposiumThe inaugural National Research Foundation (NRF) Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium (NGER) will take place from 23 to 25 October 2024 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, NRF Chief Executive October 16, 2024Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF and partners host the Future Earth Africa Regional Nodes Induction WorkshopThe National Research Foundation (NRF), in its capacity as the secretariat of the Future Earth Africa Hub, hosted the Future Earth Africa Regional Nodes Induction Workshop from 01 to 03 October 2024 at Rhodes University in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South October 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNorway and South Africa Collaborate on 10 Groundbreaking Climate ProjectsThe National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and Research Council of Norway (RCN) are delighted to announce collaboration on 10 groundbreaking climate research projects to be implemented in both countries. The funded projects include research on sustainable and equitable October 3, 2024Read more