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-NRF in the NewsNRF’s Dr Thandi Mgwebi reflects on Science Forum South AfricaDr Thandi Mgwebi, Group Executive: Business Advancement of the National Research Foundation (NRF), has applauded Science Forum South Africa for what she termed “raising the bar.” Dr Mgwebi joined a four-member panel at the closing ceremony of this year’s biggest December 10, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Facilities, key enablers in nurturing emerging researchersIn one of the most engaging sessions at this year’s Science Forum South Africa, four emerging scholars reflected on how their association with the National Research Facilities, which are overseen by the National Research Foundation (NRF), helped advance their careers December 10, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Hosts 2nd HSRC-NRF Policy Brief Writing WorkshopOn 04 December 2024, the DSTI-NRF Postdoctoral Policy Fellows participated in a training workshop entitled Dissemination and Engagement Planning for Policy Briefs. This interactive session forms part of the HSRC-NRF joint programming in the second phase of the policy writing December 10, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsAfrican research councils are leveraging triangular and multilateral research partnerships to build science in AfricaOver the past few decades, the NRF has established and developed long-standing bilateral partnerships with global partners, through which international collaborations have been enhanced. Since the advent of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI), the NRF, with December 5, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsApplications for the 2025 YoungScientists Summer Program (YSSP) are open until January 13, 2025.The International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) offers diverse opportunities, such as theYSSP, to students from member organisation countries. Through the YSSP, Doctoral students undertakingresearch projects using systems analysis methodology will have the opportunity to advance their researchunder the December 4, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON’s Dr Zanele Ntshidi hopes her Water and Oceans Initiatives award inspires young environmental scholars and activistsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates Dr Zanele Ntshidi, Research Manager: Arid Lands Node at the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), for her impressive win at the Mail & Guardian’s “Greening The Future” awards. She was crowned a Green December 4, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Celebrates Impactful Collaborations At Partnership BreakfastThe National Research Foundation (NRF), through its Business Advancement division, hosted a successful Partnerships Breakfast on 03 December 2024 at its main campus in Pretoria, ahead of the 2024 Science Forum South Africa. Dr Thandi Mgwebi, Group Executive of Business December 4, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsOpen Science, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and the Decolonization of Knowledge Systems”This session invites a reexamination of Open Science principles through the lens of initiatives that seek to advance the decolonization of knowledge systems and affirm Indigenous information governance and self-determination. Experts will discuss these initiatives, with a focus on the December 3, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsScience as a Driver for Sustainable Development: Africa’s Role in Global ProgressAt the UN Financing for Development Summit (FfD4) session, hosted under the auspices of the 2024 Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) on 02 December 2024, Dr Thandi Mgwebi, Group Executive for Business Advancement at the National Research Foundation (NRF) of December 3, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsHFSP Master Class 2024 A Unique Opportunity for Aspiring ResearchersThe National Research Foundation, in partnership with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Human Frontiers Science Program (HFSP), successfully hosted the first HFSP Master Class from 27 to 29 November 2024. The class was a hands-on workshop December 2, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsSFSA session – Integrating Academic Research into Energy PolicyThe National Research Foundation will host a Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) session on Thursday 5 December, 11:00-12:30 at the CSIR ICC’s Ruby Auditorium, titled ‘Integrating Academic Research into Policy – Insights from the Sasol-NRF Research Programmes’. The session will December 2, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the NRF Science for Society LectureThe National Research Foundation (NRF) invites members of the media to a landmark Science for Society Lecture that will reflect on its 25 years of impactful contributions to science, technology and innovation. Scheduled for 06 December 2024, the lecture will December 2, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsDSTI and NRF boost SA’s environmental monitoring capabilitiesThe Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have officially launched the Expanded Freshwater and Terrestrial Environmental Observation Network (EFTEON), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing South Africa’s environmental monitoring capabilities. The launch, which November 26, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Patty Nokulunga MasukuThis 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 November 26, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Kamvelihle Masomelele TabataThis 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 November 22, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Participates in High-Level Workshop on European Research AreasThe NRF, represented by the Acting DCEO for Research, Innovation and Impact Support and Advancement (RIISA), Dr Gugu Moche, and the Senior Manager for International Grants and Partnerships, Dr Prudence Makhura, participated at the 2024 High-Level Workshop on Strengthening European November 20, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Xolelwa ZuluThis 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 November 19, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsResearchers Connect with Funders at the 2024 SGCI Academic Symposium Since 2021, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in Sub-Saharan Africa has hosted an academic symposium that brings together researchers who have been funded to conduct research focused on national priorities. The symposium provides an opportunity to continue building the November 15, 2024Read more -EventsLaunch of freshwater and terrestrial environmental research platformThe Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) invite the media to the official launch of the Expanded Freshwater and Terrestrial Environmental Observation Network (EFTEON) in Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, 21 November. EFTEON is November 14, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsStrengthening Science Collaboration Between COSTECH and NRFThe partnership between the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and NRF has been a cornerstone of success in Africa’s research and innovation partnerships. Over the years, this collaboration has driven joint research funding calls and cooperation in the November 14, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsSA and Uganda Take A Historic Step Towards Stronger Science CollaborationWednesday, 13 November 2024, marked a momentous occasion as the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 2024 November 13, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsThe O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative: utilising frugal funding mechanisms for long term strategic research investmentsThe O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) is an exciting example of how the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) has leveraged its partnerships through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in sub-Saharan Africa to develop a homegrown funding November 13, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Ndamulelo MadimaThis 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 November 12, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Achieves Level 1 B-BBEE StatusIn what demonstrates its commitment to South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation objectives, the National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has achieved a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement comes a year earlier against November 8, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsNEOFrontiers SMME Innovation Support Fund Program Makes StridesThe South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are delighted to announce the latest developments of the New Earth Observation Frontiers Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises Innovation Support Fund Program (NEOFrontiers EISF). A total of November 7, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsFilippo Zerbi elected as chairperson of the SKAO Council from 2025Italian astrophysicist Dr Filippo Zerbi has been elected as the next chairperson of the SKA Observatory Council, the intergovernmental organisation’s governing body. NRF is a key stakeholder and partner of SKAO. With a long career in astronomy research and instrument November 6, 2024Read more -NRF in the News2024 Youth Cohort Engages with NRF Leaders Over Corporate LunchFor over 25 years, the NRF has invested in the advancement of the knowledge of the country’s youth cohort in recognition of their contributions to the National System of Innovation and providing them with the necessary resources to help them November 6, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Thobani CeleThis 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 November 6, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Zikhona Tywabi-NgevaThis 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 November 5, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Tshibalo Praise NetsweraThis 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 30, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium a SuccessTwo hundred and ten (210) of South Africa’s top postgraduate students, postdoctoral research fellows and emerging researchers left the inaugural National Research Foundation (NRF) Next Generation and Emerging Researchers (NGER) Symposium empowered on aspects such as Intellectual Property (IP), research October 29, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Avela KuneneThis 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 29, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Lelonathemba NdaleniThis 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 24, 2024Read more -EventsAfrican Information Day on FAIR Digital ObjectsThe African Open Science Platform (AOSP), International FDO Forum, GWDG (University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Society), NICIS, FDO One Project are hosting the FAIR Digital Objects (FDO) Information Day for African Stakeholders. The event will provide an introduction October 23, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Participates in the Induction Workshop for nGAP LecturersThe National Research Foundation (NRF) had an opportunity to interact with the ninth cohort of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) lecturers at an Induction Workshop conducted for the new nGAP lecturers, nGAP mentors and managers held from 14 October 22, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseTelkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiativeJOHANNESBURG, 22 October 2024 – Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have announced the launch of the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to October 22, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi-PhoregoThis 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 22, 2024Read more -EventsPPRA Research Survey WebinarThis webinar’s sole purpose is to encourage property practitioners to provide feedback on our current study, “Assessing professionalism in property development in South Africa.” It will cover the research instruments used and guide the participants on how to access the October 17, 2024Read more -GeneralNRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Lindiwe MaphallaThis 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 17, 2024Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Cover the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers SymposiumThe inaugural National Research Foundation (NRF) Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium (NGER) will take place from 23 to 25 October 2024 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, NRF Chief Executive October 16, 2024Read more -NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Rishan SinghThis 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 16, 2024Read more -GeneralNRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF and partners host the Future Earth Africa Regional Nodes Induction WorkshopThe National Research Foundation (NRF), in its capacity as the secretariat of the Future Earth Africa Hub, hosted the Future Earth Africa Regional Nodes Induction Workshop from 01 to 03 October 2024 at Rhodes University in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South October 10, 2024Read more -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 1 2 … 9 10
-NRF in the NewsNRF’s Dr Thandi Mgwebi reflects on Science Forum South AfricaDr Thandi Mgwebi, Group Executive: Business Advancement of the National Research Foundation (NRF), has applauded Science Forum South Africa for what she termed “raising the bar.” Dr Mgwebi joined a four-member panel at the closing ceremony of this year’s biggest December 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Facilities, key enablers in nurturing emerging researchersIn one of the most engaging sessions at this year’s Science Forum South Africa, four emerging scholars reflected on how their association with the National Research Facilities, which are overseen by the National Research Foundation (NRF), helped advance their careers December 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Hosts 2nd HSRC-NRF Policy Brief Writing WorkshopOn 04 December 2024, the DSTI-NRF Postdoctoral Policy Fellows participated in a training workshop entitled Dissemination and Engagement Planning for Policy Briefs. This interactive session forms part of the HSRC-NRF joint programming in the second phase of the policy writing December 10, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsAfrican research councils are leveraging triangular and multilateral research partnerships to build science in AfricaOver the past few decades, the NRF has established and developed long-standing bilateral partnerships with global partners, through which international collaborations have been enhanced. Since the advent of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI), the NRF, with December 5, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsApplications for the 2025 YoungScientists Summer Program (YSSP) are open until January 13, 2025.The International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) offers diverse opportunities, such as theYSSP, to students from member organisation countries. Through the YSSP, Doctoral students undertakingresearch projects using systems analysis methodology will have the opportunity to advance their researchunder the December 4, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON’s Dr Zanele Ntshidi hopes her Water and Oceans Initiatives award inspires young environmental scholars and activistsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates Dr Zanele Ntshidi, Research Manager: Arid Lands Node at the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), for her impressive win at the Mail & Guardian’s “Greening The Future” awards. She was crowned a Green December 4, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Celebrates Impactful Collaborations At Partnership BreakfastThe National Research Foundation (NRF), through its Business Advancement division, hosted a successful Partnerships Breakfast on 03 December 2024 at its main campus in Pretoria, ahead of the 2024 Science Forum South Africa. Dr Thandi Mgwebi, Group Executive of Business December 4, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsOpen Science, Indigenous Data Sovereignty and the Decolonization of Knowledge Systems”This session invites a reexamination of Open Science principles through the lens of initiatives that seek to advance the decolonization of knowledge systems and affirm Indigenous information governance and self-determination. Experts will discuss these initiatives, with a focus on the December 3, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience as a Driver for Sustainable Development: Africa’s Role in Global ProgressAt the UN Financing for Development Summit (FfD4) session, hosted under the auspices of the 2024 Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) on 02 December 2024, Dr Thandi Mgwebi, Group Executive for Business Advancement at the National Research Foundation (NRF) of December 3, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsHFSP Master Class 2024 A Unique Opportunity for Aspiring ResearchersThe National Research Foundation, in partnership with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the Human Frontiers Science Program (HFSP), successfully hosted the first HFSP Master Class from 27 to 29 November 2024. The class was a hands-on workshop December 2, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsSFSA session – Integrating Academic Research into Energy PolicyThe National Research Foundation will host a Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) session on Thursday 5 December, 11:00-12:30 at the CSIR ICC’s Ruby Auditorium, titled ‘Integrating Academic Research into Policy – Insights from the Sasol-NRF Research Programmes’. The session will December 2, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the NRF Science for Society LectureThe National Research Foundation (NRF) invites members of the media to a landmark Science for Society Lecture that will reflect on its 25 years of impactful contributions to science, technology and innovation. Scheduled for 06 December 2024, the lecture will December 2, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsDSTI and NRF boost SA’s environmental monitoring capabilitiesThe Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have officially launched the Expanded Freshwater and Terrestrial Environmental Observation Network (EFTEON), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing South Africa’s environmental monitoring capabilities. The launch, which November 26, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Patty Nokulunga MasukuThis 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 November 26, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Kamvelihle Masomelele TabataThis 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 November 22, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Participates in High-Level Workshop on European Research AreasThe NRF, represented by the Acting DCEO for Research, Innovation and Impact Support and Advancement (RIISA), Dr Gugu Moche, and the Senior Manager for International Grants and Partnerships, Dr Prudence Makhura, participated at the 2024 High-Level Workshop on Strengthening European November 20, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Xolelwa ZuluThis 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 November 19, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsResearchers Connect with Funders at the 2024 SGCI Academic Symposium Since 2021, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in Sub-Saharan Africa has hosted an academic symposium that brings together researchers who have been funded to conduct research focused on national priorities. The symposium provides an opportunity to continue building the November 15, 2024Read more
-EventsLaunch of freshwater and terrestrial environmental research platformThe Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) invite the media to the official launch of the Expanded Freshwater and Terrestrial Environmental Observation Network (EFTEON) in Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal, on Thursday, 21 November. EFTEON is November 14, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsStrengthening Science Collaboration Between COSTECH and NRFThe partnership between the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) and NRF has been a cornerstone of success in Africa’s research and innovation partnerships. Over the years, this collaboration has driven joint research funding calls and cooperation in the November 14, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsSA and Uganda Take A Historic Step Towards Stronger Science CollaborationWednesday, 13 November 2024, marked a momentous occasion as the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 2024 November 13, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative: utilising frugal funding mechanisms for long term strategic research investmentsThe O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) is an exciting example of how the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) has leveraged its partnerships through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in sub-Saharan Africa to develop a homegrown funding November 13, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Ndamulelo MadimaThis 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 November 12, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Achieves Level 1 B-BBEE StatusIn what demonstrates its commitment to South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation objectives, the National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has achieved a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement comes a year earlier against November 8, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsNEOFrontiers SMME Innovation Support Fund Program Makes StridesThe South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are delighted to announce the latest developments of the New Earth Observation Frontiers Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises Innovation Support Fund Program (NEOFrontiers EISF). A total of November 7, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsFilippo Zerbi elected as chairperson of the SKAO Council from 2025Italian astrophysicist Dr Filippo Zerbi has been elected as the next chairperson of the SKA Observatory Council, the intergovernmental organisation’s governing body. NRF is a key stakeholder and partner of SKAO. With a long career in astronomy research and instrument November 6, 2024Read more
-NRF in the News2024 Youth Cohort Engages with NRF Leaders Over Corporate LunchFor over 25 years, the NRF has invested in the advancement of the knowledge of the country’s youth cohort in recognition of their contributions to the National System of Innovation and providing them with the necessary resources to help them November 6, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Thobani CeleThis 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 November 6, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Zikhona Tywabi-NgevaThis 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 November 5, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Tshibalo Praise NetsweraThis 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 30, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium a SuccessTwo hundred and ten (210) of South Africa’s top postgraduate students, postdoctoral research fellows and emerging researchers left the inaugural National Research Foundation (NRF) Next Generation and Emerging Researchers (NGER) Symposium empowered on aspects such as Intellectual Property (IP), research October 29, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Avela KuneneThis 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 29, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Lelonathemba NdaleniThis 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 24, 2024Read more
-EventsAfrican Information Day on FAIR Digital ObjectsThe African Open Science Platform (AOSP), International FDO Forum, GWDG (University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Society), NICIS, FDO One Project are hosting the FAIR Digital Objects (FDO) Information Day for African Stakeholders. The event will provide an introduction October 23, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Participates in the Induction Workshop for nGAP LecturersThe National Research Foundation (NRF) had an opportunity to interact with the ninth cohort of the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) lecturers at an Induction Workshop conducted for the new nGAP lecturers, nGAP mentors and managers held from 14 October 22, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseTelkom, NRF launch tech research funding initiativeJOHANNESBURG, 22 October 2024 – Telkom and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have announced the launch of the Future Technologies (FutureTech) programme, a new initiative to co-fund technology research grants and the studies of postgraduate students and postdoctoral Fellows, to October 22, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Dr Nokubonga Mbandzi-PhoregoThis 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 22, 2024Read more
-EventsPPRA Research Survey WebinarThis webinar’s sole purpose is to encourage property practitioners to provide feedback on our current study, “Assessing professionalism in property development in South Africa.” It will cover the research instruments used and guide the participants on how to access the October 17, 2024Read more
-GeneralNRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Lindiwe MaphallaThis 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 17, 2024Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Cover the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers SymposiumThe inaugural National Research Foundation (NRF) Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium (NGER) will take place from 23 to 25 October 2024 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, NRF Chief Executive October 16, 2024Read more
-NRF 25 yearsNRF in the NewsNRF 25 years: Rishan SinghThis 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 16, 2024Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF and partners host the Future Earth Africa Regional Nodes Induction WorkshopThe National Research Foundation (NRF), in its capacity as the secretariat of the Future Earth Africa Hub, hosted the Future Earth Africa Regional Nodes Induction Workshop from 01 to 03 October 2024 at Rhodes University in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, South October 10, 2024Read more
-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