Category: Science Matters

Science 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

In 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

Invasive 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

According 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

Science festivals are becoming increasingly popular in South Africa as meeting places where the public can talk to scientists about their research, as well as enjoy various science-related shows such as science talks or interactive displays. Given that scientists are

The effects of the Covid-19 lockdown are still ongoing and have resulted in major setbacks in many areas including citizen science projects in South Africa. The Southern African Bird Atlas Project, SABAP2, is such a project which was severely affected

A study by researchers from the Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST) at Stellenbosch University, funded by the National Research Foundation, has found that there is a large difference in how urban community members perceive and interpret

Science is one of the four levers (alongside governance, economy and finance, and individual and collective action) identified by the UN’s Sustainable Development Report that, together, could bring about achieving its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainability-oriented research networks aim to

Scientific knowledge is an important resource for all societies. Thus, researchers are being asked to engage members of the public in dialogue about their work and its implications for society. The demand on scientists to engage with society is also