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-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON Celebrates 21 Years of World-Class Environmental Research Platforms for a Sustainable SocietyThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce the celebration of the South African Environmental Observation Network’s (NRF-SAEON) 21st anniversary. A prestigious celebration event will be held at the Two Oceans Aquarium at the Waterfront, Cape Town on 07 September September 4, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseDistinguished Professor Jill Adler receives the Lifetime Achiever Award at the NRF AwardsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) has awarded Witwatersrand University’s Distinguished Professor Jill Adler the Lifetime Achiever Award at the 2023 NRF Awards ceremony held last night in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Introduced to the NRF Awards in 2004, the Lifetime Achiever Award September 1, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress Release2023 NRF Awards Honour and Celebrate South Africa’s Top Researchers and ScientistsThe 2023 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards honoured some of the country’s high-achieving researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal last night (31 August 2023). This year, the awards were held under the theme Celebrating 20 September 1, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Zenande PaliAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 30, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Ayesha Hamid LaherAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Mrs August 29, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMinister of Science and Innovation to open international conference on Technology and instrumentation in Particle PhysicsMinister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of South Africa, Hon. Dr. Blade Nzimande, will be opening the 2023 conference on Technology and Instrumentation in Particle Physics (TIPP) at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) on August 28, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Awards Guest Speaker to Deliver a Special Lecture on the SKAThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that the 2023 NRF Awards guest speaker will be Dr Kenda Knowles. The guest speaker delivers a science lecture at the prestigious awards ceremony held each year to celebrate South Africa’s August 28, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Chrestinah Surrender MkhontoAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 28, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Nokuthula KhanyileAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 24, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Rochine Melandri SteenkampAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 24, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Salona ReddyAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 23, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsObituary: Professor Michael Kgomotso MasemolaThe NRF wishes to express its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Professor Michael Kgomotso Masemola, who passed away over the weekend. Prof Masemola, a NRF B-rated researcher, was the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences August 22, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Yolanda Mbalentle MngcongoAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 22, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Itumeleng ZoselaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 21, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Anela FixiAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 18, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Edina Amponsah-DacostaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 17, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Ayanda ShabalalaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 16, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Cover the 2023 National Research Foundation AwardsThe prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards will take place on 31 August 2023 at The Capital Zimbali Resort in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Members of the media are invited to cover the awards ceremony, held annually to celebrate South Africa’s research August 15, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Lethiwe Debra MthembuAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 15, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Manoko Maubane-NkadimengAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 14, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Lee-Ann Sade ModleyAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 10, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Hope MurongaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 10, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Mpelegeng Victoria BvumbiAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 8, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Mmaki Jantjies August is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 8, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseRussia’s Minister of Science and Education, Valery Falkov, visits NRF-iThemba LABSThe National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted a delegation led by Russia’s Minister of Science and Education, Valery Falkov, at the iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (NRF-iThemba LABS), Cape Town, on Saturday, 05 August 2023. Minister Falkov visited the facility August 7, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Monique BignouxAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 7, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Portia Pearl Siyanda SifoloAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. NRF-rated August 4, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSA and US universities plot multidisciplinary research partnerships The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Pretoria, held a seminal conference on ‘Partnerships of the Future: Forging Southern Africa STEM and Educational Networks’, on 31 July 2023, in Pretoria. The event gathered August 3, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Ayanda Pamella DeliweAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 3, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF at the 8th BRICS Young Scientist Forum 2023 under the theme: “Building BRICS and Africa Partnership for mutually accelerated growth, sustainable development and inclusive multilateralismThe BRICS partners in 2015, in Brasilia, under Brazil’s leadership, concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a formal BRICS Cooperation Framework in Science, Technology and Innovation, concluding a process initiated during South Africa’s first tenure as BRICS Chair in August 2, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Onesimo MtintsilanaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 2, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsWomens’ MonthWomens’Month Women’s Month 2023: Dr Joyful Elma Mdhluli August 1, 2023 August is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. August 1, 2023Read more-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Joyful Elma MdhluliAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 1, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNational Science Week Launch a Resounding SuccessThe 2023 National Science Week (NSW) had a successful launch at the University of Venda, Limpopo, over the weekend. Not only did the dreary weather do little to deter the exposure of about a thousand school learners to the latest July 24, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSasol-NRF Partnership Launches Energy Research ActivitiesJohannesburg, South Africa – In the face of critical energy insecurities and environmental challenges, the South African government, private sector, civil society, and communities are joining forces to develop and implement comprehensive interventions and policies. These initiatives aim to address July 4, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPropelling Africa’s AI and data-driven researchIn Africa, while Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science applications in research are rapidly advancing, significant gaps and challenges still exist. Limited access to high-quality data, inadequate infrastructure, policy ecosystem and the need for capacity building are some of the July 3, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseDr Edward Nkadimeng Recognised as a Leading InnovatorThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that Dr Edward Nkadimeng has been recognised as a Leading Innovator in Technology and Innovation by the Mail and Guardian in its 200 Young South Africans initiative for 2023. This highlights June 26, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Strategic Agreements with FranceThe NRF has concluded two prominent industry and mobility agreements with French entities at the Embassy of France yesterday on the occasion of the visit of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Madame Catherine Colonna. The Cross Mobility Programme June 20, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe African Open Science Platform appoints three regional nodesThe National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of an initial three regional nodes of the African Open Science Platform. Awards were made following a competitive application process to the Egyptian National Authority for June 19, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF Ignites Conversations at the 2023 International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) CongressOn the 1st of June 2023, the National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted a panel discussion on “Approaches to Bridging the Industry Funding Gap for Social Science Research.” The session, which took place on the auspices of the 2023 International Network June 12, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2023 (SRI2023) Africa Satellite EventThe National Research Foundation (NRF), in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University, invites members of the media to the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2023 (SRI2023) Africa satellite event. The event will take place from 20 to 23 June 2023 in June 12, 2023Read more-NRF in the News“Indigenous foods at the centre”: O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair for Food Safety and QualityIn 2021, Prof Kwesi Firibu Saalia officially started his journey as an O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair at the University of Ghana. Prof Saalia is an internationally acclaimed scientific leader focusing on food safety, food quality and minimizing post-harvest losses June 12, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF and FWO signs a 6-year agreement, 1 June 2023The NRF and the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) signs a 6-year agreement with during the Global Research Council (GRC) Annual Meeting. The agreement will promote and support cooperation in fundamental research between South African researchers and their counterparts from the June 2, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsAfrica Day: A glimpse into the interdisciplinary research aimed at promoting indigenous languagesA major feature of the African continent is its linguistic diversity. Very few African countries can define themselves as monolingual. Even so, self-identifying as monolingual would be a simplification of the reality in that, beneath any surface monolingualism lies a May 25, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseClimate Scientists Plot Way Forward for SA Emissions FutureSouth African scientists in the ocean, terrestrial and atmospheric carbon observation fields have concluded their seminal workshop themed Integrated Regional Observation Carbon-Climate Constraints and have plotted a way towards building capacity to strengthen the country’s ability to observe accurately the May 19, 2023Read more-GeneralNRF in the NewsStrengthening science, innovation and education ecosystems through networks – South Africa-Canada PartnershipsIn an era of increased demand for impact on knowledge and innovation systems, networks among universities and science council are becoming an integral mechanism for enabling and increasing research, education, and innovation impact. As part of an overarching agenda to May 15, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe Integrated Regional Observation Carbon-Climate Constraints WorkshopSouth African scientists in the ocean, terrestrial and atmospheric carbon observation fields will gather for a seminal workshop on 16 May 2023. The workshop, the first combined meeting of these scientists in South Africa, is themed the Integrated Regional Observation May 11, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsObituary: Professor Brian WarnerIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Brian Warner, a distinguished astronomer whose contributions to South African research in the field of astronomy have been immeasurable. Born in Crawley Down in England, Prof Warner obtained May 11, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF Climate Researcher Wins International Prize For Climate ResearchProfessor Mark New and his team at the University of Cape Town’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) has been awarded the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize for a paper entitled Nature-based solutions in mountain catchments reduce impact of anthropogenic climate May 4, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsTribute by The National Research Foundation to the Late Dr Daniel AdamsThe passing of a close colleague, friend or family member seems always to be untimely, unexpected, tragic even, and hearing about the passing of Dr Danny Adams is a combination of all of these. At the NRF we consider the April 25, 2023Read more 1 2 … 11 12 13 … 15 16
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON Celebrates 21 Years of World-Class Environmental Research Platforms for a Sustainable SocietyThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce the celebration of the South African Environmental Observation Network’s (NRF-SAEON) 21st anniversary. A prestigious celebration event will be held at the Two Oceans Aquarium at the Waterfront, Cape Town on 07 September September 4, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseDistinguished Professor Jill Adler receives the Lifetime Achiever Award at the NRF AwardsThe National Research Foundation (NRF) has awarded Witwatersrand University’s Distinguished Professor Jill Adler the Lifetime Achiever Award at the 2023 NRF Awards ceremony held last night in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Introduced to the NRF Awards in 2004, the Lifetime Achiever Award September 1, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress Release2023 NRF Awards Honour and Celebrate South Africa’s Top Researchers and ScientistsThe 2023 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards honoured some of the country’s high-achieving researchers and scientists at a prestigious ceremony held in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal last night (31 August 2023). This year, the awards were held under the theme Celebrating 20 September 1, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Zenande PaliAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 30, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Ayesha Hamid LaherAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Mrs August 29, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMinister of Science and Innovation to open international conference on Technology and instrumentation in Particle PhysicsMinister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of South Africa, Hon. Dr. Blade Nzimande, will be opening the 2023 conference on Technology and Instrumentation in Particle Physics (TIPP) at the Cape Town International Conference Centre (CTICC) on August 28, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Awards Guest Speaker to Deliver a Special Lecture on the SKAThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that the 2023 NRF Awards guest speaker will be Dr Kenda Knowles. The guest speaker delivers a science lecture at the prestigious awards ceremony held each year to celebrate South Africa’s August 28, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Chrestinah Surrender MkhontoAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 28, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Nokuthula KhanyileAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 24, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Rochine Melandri SteenkampAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 24, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Salona ReddyAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 23, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsObituary: Professor Michael Kgomotso MasemolaThe NRF wishes to express its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Professor Michael Kgomotso Masemola, who passed away over the weekend. Prof Masemola, a NRF B-rated researcher, was the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Human Sciences August 22, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Yolanda Mbalentle MngcongoAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 22, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Itumeleng ZoselaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 21, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Anela FixiAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 18, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Edina Amponsah-DacostaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 17, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Ayanda ShabalalaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 16, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Cover the 2023 National Research Foundation AwardsThe prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards will take place on 31 August 2023 at The Capital Zimbali Resort in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Members of the media are invited to cover the awards ceremony, held annually to celebrate South Africa’s research August 15, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Lethiwe Debra MthembuAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 15, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Manoko Maubane-NkadimengAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 14, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Lee-Ann Sade ModleyAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 10, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Hope MurongaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 10, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Mpelegeng Victoria BvumbiAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 8, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Mmaki Jantjies August is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 8, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseRussia’s Minister of Science and Education, Valery Falkov, visits NRF-iThemba LABSThe National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted a delegation led by Russia’s Minister of Science and Education, Valery Falkov, at the iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (NRF-iThemba LABS), Cape Town, on Saturday, 05 August 2023. Minister Falkov visited the facility August 7, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Monique BignouxAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 7, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Portia Pearl Siyanda SifoloAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. NRF-rated August 4, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSA and US universities plot multidisciplinary research partnerships The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the United States (U.S.) Embassy in Pretoria, held a seminal conference on ‘Partnerships of the Future: Forging Southern Africa STEM and Educational Networks’, on 31 July 2023, in Pretoria. The event gathered August 3, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Ayanda Pamella DeliweAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 3, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF at the 8th BRICS Young Scientist Forum 2023 under the theme: “Building BRICS and Africa Partnership for mutually accelerated growth, sustainable development and inclusive multilateralismThe BRICS partners in 2015, in Brasilia, under Brazil’s leadership, concluded a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a formal BRICS Cooperation Framework in Science, Technology and Innovation, concluding a process initiated during South Africa’s first tenure as BRICS Chair in August 2, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Onesimo MtintsilanaAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Ms August 2, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsWomens’ MonthWomens’Month Women’s Month 2023: Dr Joyful Elma Mdhluli August 1, 2023 August is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. August 1, 2023Read more
-Womens'MonthWomen’s Month 2023: Dr Joyful Elma MdhluliAugust is Women’s Month, and this year the National Research Foundation (NRF) is celebrating the remarkable contributions that have been made by women researchers for the betterment of humanity. We thank all participants for sharing their stories with us. Dr August 1, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNational Science Week Launch a Resounding SuccessThe 2023 National Science Week (NSW) had a successful launch at the University of Venda, Limpopo, over the weekend. Not only did the dreary weather do little to deter the exposure of about a thousand school learners to the latest July 24, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSasol-NRF Partnership Launches Energy Research ActivitiesJohannesburg, South Africa – In the face of critical energy insecurities and environmental challenges, the South African government, private sector, civil society, and communities are joining forces to develop and implement comprehensive interventions and policies. These initiatives aim to address July 4, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPropelling Africa’s AI and data-driven researchIn Africa, while Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science applications in research are rapidly advancing, significant gaps and challenges still exist. Limited access to high-quality data, inadequate infrastructure, policy ecosystem and the need for capacity building are some of the July 3, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseDr Edward Nkadimeng Recognised as a Leading InnovatorThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that Dr Edward Nkadimeng has been recognised as a Leading Innovator in Technology and Innovation by the Mail and Guardian in its 200 Young South Africans initiative for 2023. This highlights June 26, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Strategic Agreements with FranceThe NRF has concluded two prominent industry and mobility agreements with French entities at the Embassy of France yesterday on the occasion of the visit of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Madame Catherine Colonna. The Cross Mobility Programme June 20, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe African Open Science Platform appoints three regional nodesThe National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of an initial three regional nodes of the African Open Science Platform. Awards were made following a competitive application process to the Egyptian National Authority for June 19, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Ignites Conversations at the 2023 International Network of Research Management Societies (INORMS) CongressOn the 1st of June 2023, the National Research Foundation (NRF) hosted a panel discussion on “Approaches to Bridging the Industry Funding Gap for Social Science Research.” The session, which took place on the auspices of the 2023 International Network June 12, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseMedia Invitation to the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2023 (SRI2023) Africa Satellite EventThe National Research Foundation (NRF), in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University, invites members of the media to the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2023 (SRI2023) Africa satellite event. The event will take place from 20 to 23 June 2023 in June 12, 2023Read more
-NRF in the News“Indigenous foods at the centre”: O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair for Food Safety and QualityIn 2021, Prof Kwesi Firibu Saalia officially started his journey as an O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair at the University of Ghana. Prof Saalia is an internationally acclaimed scientific leader focusing on food safety, food quality and minimizing post-harvest losses June 12, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF and FWO signs a 6-year agreement, 1 June 2023The NRF and the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) signs a 6-year agreement with during the Global Research Council (GRC) Annual Meeting. The agreement will promote and support cooperation in fundamental research between South African researchers and their counterparts from the June 2, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsAfrica Day: A glimpse into the interdisciplinary research aimed at promoting indigenous languagesA major feature of the African continent is its linguistic diversity. Very few African countries can define themselves as monolingual. Even so, self-identifying as monolingual would be a simplification of the reality in that, beneath any surface monolingualism lies a May 25, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseClimate Scientists Plot Way Forward for SA Emissions FutureSouth African scientists in the ocean, terrestrial and atmospheric carbon observation fields have concluded their seminal workshop themed Integrated Regional Observation Carbon-Climate Constraints and have plotted a way towards building capacity to strengthen the country’s ability to observe accurately the May 19, 2023Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsStrengthening science, innovation and education ecosystems through networks – South Africa-Canada PartnershipsIn an era of increased demand for impact on knowledge and innovation systems, networks among universities and science council are becoming an integral mechanism for enabling and increasing research, education, and innovation impact. As part of an overarching agenda to May 15, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe Integrated Regional Observation Carbon-Climate Constraints WorkshopSouth African scientists in the ocean, terrestrial and atmospheric carbon observation fields will gather for a seminal workshop on 16 May 2023. The workshop, the first combined meeting of these scientists in South Africa, is themed the Integrated Regional Observation May 11, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsObituary: Professor Brian WarnerIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Professor Brian Warner, a distinguished astronomer whose contributions to South African research in the field of astronomy have been immeasurable. Born in Crawley Down in England, Prof Warner obtained May 11, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Climate Researcher Wins International Prize For Climate ResearchProfessor Mark New and his team at the University of Cape Town’s African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) has been awarded the prestigious Frontiers Planet Prize for a paper entitled Nature-based solutions in mountain catchments reduce impact of anthropogenic climate May 4, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsTribute by The National Research Foundation to the Late Dr Daniel AdamsThe passing of a close colleague, friend or family member seems always to be untimely, unexpected, tragic even, and hearing about the passing of Dr Danny Adams is a combination of all of these. At the NRF we consider the April 25, 2023Read more
