Announcement of Successful Proposals for the Global Research Council Sustainable Devlopment Goals Pilot Call
Announcement Of Successful Applications For The DSTI-NRF Centres of Excellence (Coes) and National Institute of Research, Development and Innovation (Nirdis) First-Time Masters’s and Doctoral Scholarships for Funding in the 2026 Academic Year Read More >
Announcement Of Successful Applications For The Dsti-Nrf First-Time Doctoral Scholarships For Funding In 2026 Academic Year Read More >
Strengthening Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation between Europe and South Africa Read More >
-Research NuggetYouth, faith and environmental consciousness in AfricaResearch Nugget Youth, faith and environmental consciousness in Africa Climate change is a worldwide environmental concern and Africa is expected to be among the regions severely affected due to its impoverished population which is more vulnerable to climate change and June 14, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetYouth gang involvement: Risk and Protective FactorsResearch Nugget Youth gang involvement: Risk and Protective Factors Youth gang involvement is a serious public challenge, with significant family, personal and societal costs, as youths in gangs are at an increased risk of engaging in and being exposed to June 9, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetRisk 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
-Research NuggetYouth 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
-Research NuggetKnowledge 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
-Research NuggetThe 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
-Research NuggetHow to fight fake news disinformation and misinformationResearch Nugget How to fight fake news disinformation and misinformation Knowledge in media and information literacy can help people to combat inaccurate information encountered in daily life. This is according to a NRF-funded study, conducted by Dr Theodora Dame Adjin-Tettey May 10, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetFor the Love of Bread: Shifting Towards Climate-Resilient Crops for Healthy Diets and Food Security in Sub-Saharan AfricaResearch Nugget For the Love of Bread: Shifting Towards Climate-Resilient Crops for Healthy Diets and Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa Urbanisation, increased disposable income, and consumption of refined wheat breads have changed diets and lifestyle in sub-Saharan Africa. As a May 5, 2022Read more
-Research NuggetResearch nugget: Adversity in childhood is linked to unrealised potential in human developmentResearch Nugget Adversity in childhood is linked to unrealised potential in human development Researchers from the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Human Development at the University of Witwatersrand found that exposure to adversity in childhood can be linked to poor April 26, 2022Read more
