Invitation for Nominations for Professional Development Programme (PDP) Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2023
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-Science MattersImpact of SA’s Plastic Industry on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Life-Cycle ApproachResearch Nugget Impact of SA’s Plastic Industry on Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Life-Cycle Approach Plastics are everywhere and part of modern-day living, offering unique properties that make them ideal for a wide range of applications. However, this convenience comes with a March 29, 2023Read more
-Science MattersPromising Nano-based Treatment Approach for Parkinson’s DiseaseResearch Nugget Promising Nano-based Treatment Approach for Parkinson’s Disease Parkinson’s diseases (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder which affects millions of people worldwide. With the number of cases estimated to increase by 2040, alternative treatment approaches are necessary as current therapeutics March 3, 2023Read more
-Science MattersSA Traditional Medicinal Plants with Potential to Manage PreeclampsiaResearch Nugget SA Traditional Medicinal Plants with Potential to Manage Preeclampsia Preeclampsia, a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, is the most common direct cause of maternal deaths in South Africa. Current management strategies of preeclampsia primarily involve the use of pharmaceutical February 22, 2023Read more
-Science MattersBreaking the glass ceiling: Women’s publication trends in SA universitiesResearch Nugget Breaking the glass ceiling: Women’s publication trends in SA universities The past two decades have seen a significant increase in the publication output of women at South African universities. From 2005 to 2020, the share of female-authored publications February 10, 2023Read more
-Science MattersFront-of-Pack Nutrition labels as a tool to guide consumers identify healthier foods.Research Nugget Front-of-Pack Nutrition labels as a tool to guide consumers identify healthier foods The development of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, is strongly linked to an unhealthy diet, with ultra-processed foods being January 31, 2023Read more
-Science MattersWhat influences SA consumers to buy green products?Research Nugget What influences SA consumers to buy green products? With increased awareness of the catastrophic effects of unsustainable patterns of consumption and production on the planet, there is a need to understand which factors influence South African consumers’ purchase January 27, 2023Read more
-Science MattersNRF Engaged Research Framework-Strengthening the Delivery of Excellent ResearchScience systems across the world are increasingly recognising the importance of the broader societal impact of research, which includes the interdependent dimensions of social, economic, and environmental impact. Given the significant shifts over time, both nationally and internationally, in considerations January 19, 2023Read more
-Science MattersBridging the Gap Between Science and Society Through the Science Shop ModelIn pursuit of a society that critically engages with science and technology, participatory research action grants have been awarded to local public universities under a ‘unique’ Science Shop model in support of the strategic imperatives of the Science Engagement Strategy January 19, 2023Read more
-Science MattersInvasive Species Research and Stakeholder EngagementInvasive alien species are a major driver of global environmental change, requiring a range of management interventions to ameliorate their impacts on biodiversity, ecosystems, human well-being, and local livelihoods. Researchers in invasion science commonly engage stakeholders in order to integrate January 19, 2023Read more
-Science MattersSA Universities and Community EngagementAccording to the 1999 Kellogg Commission Report entitled Returning To Our Roots: The engaged institution, higher education institutions worldwide make substantial contributions to human resource development and knowledge production by the nature of their status as teaching, learning and research January 19, 2023Read more