Invitation for Nominations for Professional Development Programme (PDP) Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2023
-NRF in the NewsScience MattersYouth Month 2022: Dr Lorato MokwenaJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 9, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience MattersYouth Month 2022: Nokuphila NdimandeJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 8, 2022Read more
-Science MattersRisk of Cardiovascular Disease in YouthResearch Nugget Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Youth Despite major advancements in clinical care over the last decades, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide. In addition, childhood obesity and elevated blood pressure (BP) have become overwhelmingly June 7, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience MattersYouth Month 2022: Dr Takalani J. MpofuJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 7, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience MattersYouth Month 2022: Miguel IsaacJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 6, 2022Read more
-Science MattersYouth MonthYouth Month 2022: Mpho QhubuJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 3, 2022Read more
-Science MattersYouth Participation in AgricultureResearch Nugget Youth Participation in Agriculture Youth unemployment is a challenge in the Global South and, in particular, Africa faces significant challenging conditions. This is primarily due to rapid population growth; slow economic growth; and a higher unemployment rate associated June 2, 2022Read more
-Science MattersYouth MonthYouth Month 2022: Edwin HlangwaniJune is Youth Month, and this year the NRF is celebrating the youth of the NRF who are working towards achieving the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us and we hope June 1, 2022Read more
-Science MattersKnowledge about Plastic Food Packaging among Young Adults in South AfricaResearch Nugget Knowledge about Plastic Food Packaging among Young Adults in South Africa Although much is written about plastic food packaging safety, a lack of knowledge about plastic food packaging could result in its potential misuse and health concerns. Research May 24, 2022Read more
-Science MattersThe Potential of Fish to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan AfricaResearch Nugget The Potential of Fish to Improve Food and Nutrition Security in Sub-Saharan Africa With high levels of malnutrition and hunger among the population of sub-Saharan Africa, fish can play a crucial role in improving food and nutrition in May 17, 2022Read more