Announcement of Successful Proposals for the Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NRF)-FIRST RAND EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION (FREF) BLACK ACADEMICS ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMME (BAAP) 2026 Read More >
-Science MattersThe City is a Garden for Urban ForagersUrban foraging can be defined as the activity of urban dwellers collecting biological resources such as wild foods, wood for fuel, craft materials and medicinal herbs as well as for subsistence living and cash income. Urban foraging often holds cultural April 14, 2023Read more
-Science MattersThe Drivers of Illegal Elephant KillingA new study, partly funded by the National Research Foundation, looks at the motives and drivers behind the illegal killing of elephants across 64 African sites in an effort to facilitate policy development, management, and protection of the continent’s rapidly April 14, 2023Read more
-Science MattersAir Pollution and Birth OutcomesAir pollution has become a major environmental issue worldwide, and the impact of ambient air pollution on human health is a growing concern. Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy has been linked to adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight, April 14, 2023Read more
-Science MattersThe Presence of Antiretroviral Drugs in Crops Irrigated with Contaminated WaterAntiretroviral drugs (ARVDs) have significantly improved the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS, reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. However, the use and disposal of these drugs have led to environmental pollution of water resources, often used April 14, 2023Read more
-Science MattersSalt Restriction Efforts Paying off in South AfricaIn 2016, South Africa introduced legislation to reduce the amount of salt in processed foods. The legislation was implemented with the aim of reducing high blood pressure, a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease in South Africa. Four-and-a-half years on, April 14, 2023Read more
-Research NuggetImpact 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
-Research NuggetPromising 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
-Research NuggetSA 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
-Research NuggetBreaking 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
-Research NuggetFront-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
