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-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Sivuyisiwe MapukataThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 9, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 Years: Kwena KgaabiThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 7, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Phumudzo TshiambaraThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in its history as it commemorates 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 3, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNorway and South Africa Collaborate on 10 Groundbreaking Climate ProjectsThe National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and Research Council of Norway (RCN) are delighted to announce collaboration on 10 groundbreaking climate research projects to be implemented in both countries. The funded projects include research on sustainable and equitable October 3, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Mbalenhle Mandisa NxumaloThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 2, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNational Science Week kicks off in BloemfonteinThe 2024 National Science Week (NSW) launched successfully at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein on 28 September. More than 1 500 learners from surrounding schools attended the launch event which also attracted leading scientists, upcoming scientists from October 2, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Zinzi MagodaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and September 30, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsSecond Open Access Essay Competition 2024 Africa Region: Community over Commercialisation for Diamond Open AccessInternational Open Access Week is an annual event focused on Open Access issues and an opportunity to reflect on current progress, strengthen current processes, and to plan strategies for the future. UNESCO, along with its partners, takes this opportunity to September 27, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Lusani Norah VhanganiThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers September 25, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF and HSRC Collaborate to Channel Academics into PolicymakingTranslating scientific research evidence into actionable public policy plays a key role in evidence-informed policy making, building trust between scientists and policymakers as well as in developing scientific solutions that are applicable to the real-world. Cognisant of this need, the September 23, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsReciprocity and Equity in Multilateral Research CollaborationThe National Research Foundation (NRF) participated in a robust panel discussion on “Addressing challenges for reciprocity and equitable multilateralism in scientific collaboration towards achieving SDGs” at the Science Summit at the margins of the United Nations General Assembly 79 in September 20, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Maluba Vernon ChisapiThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers September 19, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF, AXA Research Fund and the Future Earth Africa Hub launch the New African Scientific Progress AwardASPA seeks to strengthen sustainability research and innovation in Africa by fostering young scientific excellence and empowering networks of early career researchers. The award particularly aims to support sustainability research activities related to the intersection of climate change and health. September 19, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF at United Nations Science Summit 2024The NRF shares learned experiences to improve reciprocity and inclusion in multilateral research partnerships The NRF is participating in the UN Science Summit taking place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly 79 (UNGA79) from 10-27 September 2024. September 19, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Faith TinonetsanaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and September 18, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Tafadzwa Clementine MaramuraThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers September 17, 2024Read more -GeneralNRF in the NewsThe DAWN of a New Era: A Future of Innovation in Science, Technology, and MedicineThe South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), an infrastructure of the iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (NRF-iThemba LABS) geared to increase radioisotope production; research capacity and skills transfer in accelerator-based sciences and technologies, has ushered in a new era of September 12, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsFostering Impactful Collaborations with Mangosuthu University of Technology. How can we work together to make Science better?On Monday, 09 September 2024, the NRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo and his executive leadership team, visited the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), where they were welcomed by the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, and her leadership team. The September 10, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsThe 2024 NRF International Conference on Public Procurement a SuccessOccurring within months after the enactment of the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024, the 2nd National Research Foundation (NRF) International Conference on Public Procurement was a major success. The conference took place from 04 to 05 September 2024 at September 10, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Participates in the Namibia-South Africa Joint Technical WorkshopThe NRF, led by Dr Prudence Makhura, Executive Director: International Grants and Partnerships, formed part of a Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) delegation to Namibia to participate at the Namibia-South Africa Joint Technical Workshop that took place from 28-29 September 10, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsThe NRF Congratulates Prof Hassina Mouri for her Appointment as the IUGS President, 2024-2028Professor Hassina Mouri, who conducts research in Medical Geology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), is the first female and the first African geoscientist to be elected as President of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), one of the world’s largest September 5, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsThe 2024 NRF International Conference on Public ProcurementTHEME: Global Trends in procurement methods, standardised versus bespoke methods, and the principles underlying the formulation of specifications. DATE: 4 – 5 September 2024 TIME: 09:00 – 17:00 VENUE: NRF Chief Albert Luthuli Auditorium, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, South August 29, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsInvitation to Cover the 2024 NRF International Conference on Public ProcurementPublic Procurement in South Africa is entering a new phase with the enactment of the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024. With the innovation mandate of the National Research Foundation (NRF), the NRF is excited to be hosting the second August 28, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsHSRC-NRF Policy Writing WorkshopThe HSRC Impact Centre, in collaboration with the NRF invites you to an engaging policy brief writing workshop. Join the 2-day workshop and elevate your science-policy advice skills. Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvc-CorzIjHtaYHJXMmLhx_2xPsyUfaW_V#/registration The workshop will take place from 10 – 11 August 28, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsFameLab SA 2024 final competition invitation: 19 September 2024NRF-SAASTA, in collaboration with Jive Media Africa, is delighted to invite you to a celebration of home-grown science communication talent at the FameLab South Africa National Finals. FameLab, a UK-based initiative of Cheltenham Festivals, has been operating in South Africa August 28, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsIn memory of Professor Brian O’ConnellIt is with great sadness that the NRF has learnt about the passing of Professor Brian O’Connell, the former Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Prof O’Connell received the NRF’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. August 26, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseDr Itumeleng Monageng and Dr Jan Buys win P Rated Researchers awardsTwo young scholars from the University of Cape Town (UCT) walked away with the coveted P-Rated Researchers accolades at the National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards. They are Dr Itumeleng Monageng, an astrophysicist currently holding a joint position between UCT and August 23, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress Release2024 NRF Lifetime Achievement Award: Professor Richard CowlingIn an academic career spanning some 40 years, Professor Richard Cowling has aspired to contribute to both curiosity and applied research while at the same time remaining steadfastly engaged in research implementation and community outreach. In doing so, he and August 23, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe 2024 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards Celebrate Science StarsThe 2024 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards honoured some of the country’s high-achieving researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held at the Sun City Resort in North West Province, last night (22 August 2024). This year, the awards were August 23, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Cover the 2024 National Research Foundation (NRF) AwardsThe prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards will take place on 22 August 2024 at Sun City Resort, North West. Members of the media are invited to cover the awards ceremony, held annually to celebrate South Africa’s research excellence. In addition August 16, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress Release2024 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union Official OpeningThe CEO of the National Research Foundation (NRF), Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, will join the opening of the XXXII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, on 06 August 2024. Dr August 5, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsCALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION MASTER CLASS: GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPThe Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO), in collaboration with its South African members, viz. the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), invites expressions of interest for participation in the HFSP Master Class: Grant August 1, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Nevashnee PerumalThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 29, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Lindokuhle Talent ZunguThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 26, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Hosts DVCs Forum to Strengthen Research Advancement Initiatives within HEIsOn 22 July 2024, the National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted the 2nd NRF-University Research Support Forum with Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) and Directors of Research, at Nelson Mandela University’s (NMU) Ocean Sciences Campus in Gqeberha. This formed part of the organisation’s July 24, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Major MabuzaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 24, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Retang MokuaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 23, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Motshumi Joseph DiphareThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 19, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsIT’S TIME FOR AFRICA!Cape Town, South Africa – The first week of August will see more than 2,000 professional astronomers from 82 countries gather in Cape Town, South Africa for the world’s largest international meeting of astronomers. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) General July 18, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAppointment of New Members to the NRF BoardThe NRF is pleased to announce that the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation., the Honourable Dr Blade Nzimande, pursuant to Section 6 of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Act (Act 23 of 1998 as amended) has appointed new members July 12, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON’s uLwazi Node Wins at the ‘Science Oscars’The National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates uLwazi Node, which manages the Open Data Platform of the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), for winning the coveted NSTF-South32 Data for Research Award. uLwazi, meaning ‘knowledge’, is one of NRF-SAEON’s seven nodes. July 12, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF, FAO Host Important Fish Taxonomy Research WorkshopThe South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces for a scientific research initiative aimed at the development of local talent and leadership across Africa for the July 12, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Edwin HlangwaniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and July 12, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Aayesha KholvadiaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 11, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Alphose ZingoniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Associate Professor Marshall SheldonThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Deepak KarThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 4, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Pragashnie GovenderThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Emeritus Prof Rossouw von SolmsThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF and NWO Mid-Term Review Workshop on the WEF Nexus Research ProgrammeThe NRF, through Dr Prudence Makhura and Teuns Phahlamohlaka, in partnership with the Dutch Research Council (Jacomijn Verbruggen-Zoutewelle, Monika Brasser, and Matthijs Kallenberg) co-hosted a successful mid-term review workshop for all the projects currently funded under the second Call of July 2, 2024Read more 1 2 … 8 9
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Sivuyisiwe MapukataThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 9, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 Years: Kwena KgaabiThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 7, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Phumudzo TshiambaraThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in its history as it commemorates 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 3, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNorway and South Africa Collaborate on 10 Groundbreaking Climate ProjectsThe National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) and Research Council of Norway (RCN) are delighted to announce collaboration on 10 groundbreaking climate research projects to be implemented in both countries. The funded projects include research on sustainable and equitable October 3, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Mbalenhle Mandisa NxumaloThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and October 2, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNational Science Week kicks off in BloemfonteinThe 2024 National Science Week (NSW) launched successfully at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein on 28 September. More than 1 500 learners from surrounding schools attended the launch event which also attracted leading scientists, upcoming scientists from October 2, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Zinzi MagodaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and September 30, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsSecond Open Access Essay Competition 2024 Africa Region: Community over Commercialisation for Diamond Open AccessInternational Open Access Week is an annual event focused on Open Access issues and an opportunity to reflect on current progress, strengthen current processes, and to plan strategies for the future. UNESCO, along with its partners, takes this opportunity to September 27, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Lusani Norah VhanganiThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers September 25, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF and HSRC Collaborate to Channel Academics into PolicymakingTranslating scientific research evidence into actionable public policy plays a key role in evidence-informed policy making, building trust between scientists and policymakers as well as in developing scientific solutions that are applicable to the real-world. Cognisant of this need, the September 23, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsReciprocity and Equity in Multilateral Research CollaborationThe National Research Foundation (NRF) participated in a robust panel discussion on “Addressing challenges for reciprocity and equitable multilateralism in scientific collaboration towards achieving SDGs” at the Science Summit at the margins of the United Nations General Assembly 79 in September 20, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Maluba Vernon ChisapiThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers September 19, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF, AXA Research Fund and the Future Earth Africa Hub launch the New African Scientific Progress AwardASPA seeks to strengthen sustainability research and innovation in Africa by fostering young scientific excellence and empowering networks of early career researchers. The award particularly aims to support sustainability research activities related to the intersection of climate change and health. September 19, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF at United Nations Science Summit 2024The NRF shares learned experiences to improve reciprocity and inclusion in multilateral research partnerships The NRF is participating in the UN Science Summit taking place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly 79 (UNGA79) from 10-27 September 2024. September 19, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Faith TinonetsanaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and September 18, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Tafadzwa Clementine MaramuraThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers September 17, 2024Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsThe DAWN of a New Era: A Future of Innovation in Science, Technology, and MedicineThe South African Isotope Facility (SAIF), an infrastructure of the iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (NRF-iThemba LABS) geared to increase radioisotope production; research capacity and skills transfer in accelerator-based sciences and technologies, has ushered in a new era of September 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsFostering Impactful Collaborations with Mangosuthu University of Technology. How can we work together to make Science better?On Monday, 09 September 2024, the NRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo and his executive leadership team, visited the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), where they were welcomed by the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, and her leadership team. The September 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe 2024 NRF International Conference on Public Procurement a SuccessOccurring within months after the enactment of the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024, the 2nd National Research Foundation (NRF) International Conference on Public Procurement was a major success. The conference took place from 04 to 05 September 2024 at September 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Participates in the Namibia-South Africa Joint Technical WorkshopThe NRF, led by Dr Prudence Makhura, Executive Director: International Grants and Partnerships, formed part of a Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) delegation to Namibia to participate at the Namibia-South Africa Joint Technical Workshop that took place from 28-29 September 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe NRF Congratulates Prof Hassina Mouri for her Appointment as the IUGS President, 2024-2028Professor Hassina Mouri, who conducts research in Medical Geology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), is the first female and the first African geoscientist to be elected as President of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), one of the world’s largest September 5, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe 2024 NRF International Conference on Public ProcurementTHEME: Global Trends in procurement methods, standardised versus bespoke methods, and the principles underlying the formulation of specifications. DATE: 4 – 5 September 2024 TIME: 09:00 – 17:00 VENUE: NRF Chief Albert Luthuli Auditorium, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, South August 29, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsInvitation to Cover the 2024 NRF International Conference on Public ProcurementPublic Procurement in South Africa is entering a new phase with the enactment of the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024. With the innovation mandate of the National Research Foundation (NRF), the NRF is excited to be hosting the second August 28, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsHSRC-NRF Policy Writing WorkshopThe HSRC Impact Centre, in collaboration with the NRF invites you to an engaging policy brief writing workshop. Join the 2-day workshop and elevate your science-policy advice skills. Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvc-CorzIjHtaYHJXMmLhx_2xPsyUfaW_V#/registration The workshop will take place from 10 – 11 August 28, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsFameLab SA 2024 final competition invitation: 19 September 2024NRF-SAASTA, in collaboration with Jive Media Africa, is delighted to invite you to a celebration of home-grown science communication talent at the FameLab South Africa National Finals. FameLab, a UK-based initiative of Cheltenham Festivals, has been operating in South Africa August 28, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsIn memory of Professor Brian O’ConnellIt is with great sadness that the NRF has learnt about the passing of Professor Brian O’Connell, the former Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Prof O’Connell received the NRF’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. August 26, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseDr Itumeleng Monageng and Dr Jan Buys win P Rated Researchers awardsTwo young scholars from the University of Cape Town (UCT) walked away with the coveted P-Rated Researchers accolades at the National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards. They are Dr Itumeleng Monageng, an astrophysicist currently holding a joint position between UCT and August 23, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress Release2024 NRF Lifetime Achievement Award: Professor Richard CowlingIn an academic career spanning some 40 years, Professor Richard Cowling has aspired to contribute to both curiosity and applied research while at the same time remaining steadfastly engaged in research implementation and community outreach. In doing so, he and August 23, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe 2024 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards Celebrate Science StarsThe 2024 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards honoured some of the country’s high-achieving researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held at the Sun City Resort in North West Province, last night (22 August 2024). This year, the awards were August 23, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Cover the 2024 National Research Foundation (NRF) AwardsThe prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards will take place on 22 August 2024 at Sun City Resort, North West. Members of the media are invited to cover the awards ceremony, held annually to celebrate South Africa’s research excellence. In addition August 16, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress Release2024 General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union Official OpeningThe CEO of the National Research Foundation (NRF), Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, will join the opening of the XXXII General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, on 06 August 2024. Dr August 5, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsCALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAM ORGANIZATION MASTER CLASS: GRANT WRITING WORKSHOPThe Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO), in collaboration with its South African members, viz. the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), invites expressions of interest for participation in the HFSP Master Class: Grant August 1, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Nevashnee PerumalThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 29, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Lindokuhle Talent ZunguThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 26, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Hosts DVCs Forum to Strengthen Research Advancement Initiatives within HEIsOn 22 July 2024, the National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted the 2nd NRF-University Research Support Forum with Deputy Vice-Chancellors (DVCs) and Directors of Research, at Nelson Mandela University’s (NMU) Ocean Sciences Campus in Gqeberha. This formed part of the organisation’s July 24, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Major MabuzaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 24, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Retang MokuaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 23, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Motshumi Joseph DiphareThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 19, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsIT’S TIME FOR AFRICA!Cape Town, South Africa – The first week of August will see more than 2,000 professional astronomers from 82 countries gather in Cape Town, South Africa for the world’s largest international meeting of astronomers. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) General July 18, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAppointment of New Members to the NRF BoardThe NRF is pleased to announce that the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation., the Honourable Dr Blade Nzimande, pursuant to Section 6 of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Act (Act 23 of 1998 as amended) has appointed new members July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON’s uLwazi Node Wins at the ‘Science Oscars’The National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates uLwazi Node, which manages the Open Data Platform of the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), for winning the coveted NSTF-South32 Data for Research Award. uLwazi, meaning ‘knowledge’, is one of NRF-SAEON’s seven nodes. July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF, FAO Host Important Fish Taxonomy Research WorkshopThe South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces for a scientific research initiative aimed at the development of local talent and leadership across Africa for the July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Edwin HlangwaniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It always gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and July 12, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Aayesha KholvadiaThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 11, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Alphose ZingoniThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Associate Professor Marshall SheldonThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 9, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Deepak KarThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 4, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Prof Pragashnie GovenderThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Emeritus Prof Rossouw von SolmsThis year, the NRF is celebrating a major milestone in our history as we commemorate 25 years of Research, Innovation, Impact and Partnerships. It gives us great joy to share the accomplishments and impact of the many students and researchers July 3, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF and NWO Mid-Term Review Workshop on the WEF Nexus Research ProgrammeThe NRF, through Dr Prudence Makhura and Teuns Phahlamohlaka, in partnership with the Dutch Research Council (Jacomijn Verbruggen-Zoutewelle, Monika Brasser, and Matthijs Kallenberg) co-hosted a successful mid-term review workshop for all the projects currently funded under the second Call of July 2, 2024Read more