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-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseDr Edward Nkadimeng Recognised as a Leading InnovatorThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that Dr Edward Nkadimeng has been recognised as a Leading Innovator in Technology and Innovation by the Mail and Guardian in its 200 Young South Africans initiative for 2023. This highlights June 26, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Strategic Agreements with FranceThe NRF has concluded two prominent industry and mobility agreements with French entities at the Embassy of France yesterday on the occasion of the visit of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Madame Catherine Colonna. The Cross Mobility Programme June 20, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe African Open Science Platform appoints three regional nodesThe National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of an initial three regional nodes of the African Open Science Platform. Awards were made following a competitive application process to the Egyptian National Authority for June 19, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2023 (SRI2023) Africa Satellite EventThe National Research Foundation (NRF), in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University, invites members of the media to the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2023 (SRI2023) Africa satellite event. The event will take place from 20 to 23 June 2023 in June 12, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseClimate Scientists Plot Way Forward for SA Emissions FutureSouth African scientists in the ocean, terrestrial and atmospheric carbon observation fields have concluded their seminal workshop themed Integrated Regional Observation Carbon-Climate Constraints and have plotted a way towards building capacity to strengthen the country’s ability to observe accurately the May 19, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe Integrated Regional Observation Carbon-Climate Constraints WorkshopSouth African scientists in the ocean, terrestrial and atmospheric carbon observation fields will gather for a seminal workshop on 16 May 2023. The workshop, the first combined meeting of these scientists in South Africa, is themed the Integrated Regional Observation May 11, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSASUF: The NRF hosts Swedish Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Funding AgenciesThe significant joint research investments between South Africa and Sweden were one of the main discussion areas during a visit of a large delegation of Swedish Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Funding Agencies to the NRF on 27 March. The engagement March 27, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSARChI Chair highlights Paediatric Tuberculosis strides and challengesAs the world marks Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24 March, Professor Anneke C. Hesseling, who holds the DSI-NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Paediatric Tuberculosis (TB), has shared insights into the strides being made to mitigate the burden of March 24, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, Named Engineer of the YearThe National Research Foundation (NRF) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, has been named Engineer of the Year by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) at its 2022 Annual Awards held at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre March 15, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Science for Society Lecture entitled Cultivating an Entrepreneurial & Innovation Culture in SA’s Doctoral GraduatesThe National Research Foundation (NRF) cordially invites members of the media to the latest Science for Society Lecture. Entitled Cultivating an Entrepreneurial & Innovation Culture in SA’s Doctoral Graduates, the lecture will host four panellists experienced in training postgraduate students March 13, 2023Read more