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-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseConnecting the Dots: O.R. Tambo and Research in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF), with its partners the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada; and the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF), invite members of the media to a panel discussion October 26, 2023Read more-NRF in the News22nd HFSP Awardees MeetingThe HFSP Awardees Meeting is an interdisciplinary event highly valued by our awardees for the quality of the frontier science presented and the networking opportunities. Over the years, the meeting has developed as fertile ground for seeding new collaborations. The October 25, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF participates in the Food Systems and Climate (FOSC) General Assembly and Knowledge Hub Meetings, 24-26 October 2023On 24 October 2023, the NRF’s Acting Executive Director, Dr Prudence Makhura and Ms Nombuso Madonda (Professional Officer), attended the 2023 FOSC General Assembly at the CIHEAM Bari Campus in Bari, Italy. The General Assembly, officially opened by CIHEAM Bari October 25, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseLocal Astronomer from Cradock Lands Top Science Job in ParisSouth African Astronomer Dr Vanessa McBride has achieved a remarkable milestone by being appointed Science Director at the International Science Council (ISC), based in Paris. This prestigious position recognises her significant contributions to the scientific community, particularly her work with October 25, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to NRF Science for Society Lecture: Championing Research Excellence in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) with its partners, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada; and the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF), invites members of the media to the latest NRF October 24, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsScience for Society Lecture SeriesNRF Science for Society Lecture: Championing Research Excellence in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) with its partners, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF); and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada invite you to the latest in the NRF Science October 20, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Hosts Monumental Gatherings on Covid-19 Research in Africa and Event Honouring Oliver Reginald TamboThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it will host the Covid-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund (CARGF) Reflection and Foresight Convening and the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) Annual Gathering next week. The CARGF Reflection October 19, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF Engages with the Dutch Delegation during their Knowledge Mission to South AfricaSince Saturday, 14 October 2023, the NRF has been in engagement with the Dutch Delegation, comprised of board members from leading Dutch knowledge institutions and led by Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf, the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science. On Saturday, October 18, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsNRF CEO Dr Nelwamondo has fruitful meeting with DVCsThe National Research Foundation-University Research Support Forum took place on Friday, 13 October at the NRF’s Albert Luthuli Auditorium in Pretoria. Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, led the NRF team that hosted Deputy Vice-Chancellors from the country’s 26 universities. October 17, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNew Biodiversity Research Project Launches in South AfricaCape Town, South Africa – A new biodiversity research project called BioSCape will be launched in the Western Cape, South Africa, on Tuesday, 17 October. The project will link data collected from satellites and airplanes with field observations to better October 16, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseProf Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane Urges Promotion of Indigenous Food“We need to campaign and promote the idea that people must eat fruits and vegetables, including the indigenous foods. The consumption of fruits and vegetables, let alone the indigenous foods, is very low in the country. There’s a thing about October 16, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsVirtual Information Session: Intra Africa Mobility ProgrammeThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) together with theDepartment ofScience and Innovation South Africa (DSI) will be hosting a virtual InformationSession on Friday, 20 October 2023. Join us to learn more about the collaborativeefforts between the DAAD & DSI to October 9, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe National Research Foundation and the Energy Mobility Education Trust, sign a partnership agreement on skills development and training of postgraduate students.Pretoria, South Africa –The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Energy Mobility Education Trust have concluded a three-year partnership agreement which aims to: (i) strengthen the responsiveness of the National System of Innovation (NSI) to the energy challenges by developing October 6, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsCarnegie Corporation Grant to Advance African Postdoctoral ResearchAs evident from global trends, there is an increase in demand for higher-level skills in the innovation and knowledge fields. While Africa has become more aware of the imperative advantage of a highly skilled science and innovation workforce in driving October 5, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsObituary: Professor Hoosen Jerry CoovadiaThe NRF wishes to express its condolences to the family and friends of Professor Hoosen Jerry Coovadia, who passed away on Wednesday, 04 October 2023, at his home in Durban. Prof Coovadia spent his life in service of the poor October 4, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF co-hosts SANOCEAN Conference in NorwayThe NRF, in partnership with the Research Council Norway (RCN), recently co-hosted a concluding conference for the South Africa-Norway Cooperation on Ocean Research, Blue Economy, Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (SANOCEAN). The conference was hosted in Oslo, Norway, on 28 September 29, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsThe National Research Foundation becomes a full member of the Trans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and HumanitiesThe NRF was unanimously admitted as a full member of the Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) for Social Sciences and Humanities at the T-AP Forum of 20 September 2023, making it the first African funding body to be admitted as a full September 26, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsThe 22nd HFSP Awardees Meeting Registration and Call for Posters now openJoin the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) for the 22nd HFSP Awardees Meeting. The HFSP Awardees Meeting is an interdisciplinary event highly valued by HFSP awardees for the quality of September 21, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsThe Blue Values Journey: Leveraging Cultural Heritage for Livelihoods and Knowledge Equality in Coastal AfricaBy Professor Rose Boswell (PhD Anthropology), DSI-NRF Research Chair in Ocean Cultures and Heritage, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. Social science research in island and coastal communities involves engagement with what I call ‘Blue Values’. These are values critical to September 21, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsCarnarvon High School Pupils Head to Denmark for the World Robot OlympiadTwo teams from Carnarvon High School in the Karoo, Northern Cape, have been selected to participate in the World Robot Olympiad Friendship Invitational tournament, which will take place from 21–24 September 2023 in Odense, Denmark. The teams are Galaxy Guardians, September 14, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON Lauded for 21 Years of World-Class Environmental Research Platforms for a Sustainable SocietyThe South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) has been hailed as one of the country’s post-apartheid successes. A public institution launched in 2002 following lobbying of the government by environmental researchers, it has been lauded for its growth, impact and September 11, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsInvite to Watch the FameLab South Africa National FinalYou are cordially invited to watch this year’s FameLab competition, hosted by NRF-SAASTA in conjunction with Jive Media Africa and Cheltenham Festivals. FameLab is an international competition designed to engage and entertain by challenging young scientists to communicate their science September 7, 2023Read more-NRF in the NewsWinning Mentors: Tips on building a successful mentorship relationshipThis webinar focuses on navigating a mentorship relationship. It seeks to add value to academic and non-academic supervisors, managers, mentors, budding mentors and mentees. Full details below: September 7, 2023Read more-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 1 2 … 6 7 8 … 11 12
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseConnecting the Dots: O.R. Tambo and Research in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF), with its partners the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada; and the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF), invite members of the media to a panel discussion October 26, 2023Read more
-NRF in the News22nd HFSP Awardees MeetingThe HFSP Awardees Meeting is an interdisciplinary event highly valued by our awardees for the quality of the frontier science presented and the networking opportunities. Over the years, the meeting has developed as fertile ground for seeding new collaborations. The October 25, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF participates in the Food Systems and Climate (FOSC) General Assembly and Knowledge Hub Meetings, 24-26 October 2023On 24 October 2023, the NRF’s Acting Executive Director, Dr Prudence Makhura and Ms Nombuso Madonda (Professional Officer), attended the 2023 FOSC General Assembly at the CIHEAM Bari Campus in Bari, Italy. The General Assembly, officially opened by CIHEAM Bari October 25, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseLocal Astronomer from Cradock Lands Top Science Job in ParisSouth African Astronomer Dr Vanessa McBride has achieved a remarkable milestone by being appointed Science Director at the International Science Council (ISC), based in Paris. This prestigious position recognises her significant contributions to the scientific community, particularly her work with October 25, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to NRF Science for Society Lecture: Championing Research Excellence in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) with its partners, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada; and the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF), invites members of the media to the latest NRF October 24, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsScience for Society Lecture SeriesNRF Science for Society Lecture: Championing Research Excellence in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) with its partners, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation (OATF); and the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada invite you to the latest in the NRF Science October 20, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Hosts Monumental Gatherings on Covid-19 Research in Africa and Event Honouring Oliver Reginald TamboThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it will host the Covid-19 Africa Rapid Grant Fund (CARGF) Reflection and Foresight Convening and the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) Annual Gathering next week. The CARGF Reflection October 19, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Engages with the Dutch Delegation during their Knowledge Mission to South AfricaSince Saturday, 14 October 2023, the NRF has been in engagement with the Dutch Delegation, comprised of board members from leading Dutch knowledge institutions and led by Minister Robbert Dijkgraaf, the Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science. On Saturday, October 18, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF CEO Dr Nelwamondo has fruitful meeting with DVCsThe National Research Foundation-University Research Support Forum took place on Friday, 13 October at the NRF’s Albert Luthuli Auditorium in Pretoria. Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, led the NRF team that hosted Deputy Vice-Chancellors from the country’s 26 universities. October 17, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNew Biodiversity Research Project Launches in South AfricaCape Town, South Africa – A new biodiversity research project called BioSCape will be launched in the Western Cape, South Africa, on Tuesday, 17 October. The project will link data collected from satellites and airplanes with field observations to better October 16, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseProf Xikombiso Gertrude Mbhenyane Urges Promotion of Indigenous Food“We need to campaign and promote the idea that people must eat fruits and vegetables, including the indigenous foods. The consumption of fruits and vegetables, let alone the indigenous foods, is very low in the country. There’s a thing about October 16, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsVirtual Information Session: Intra Africa Mobility ProgrammeThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) together with theDepartment ofScience and Innovation South Africa (DSI) will be hosting a virtual InformationSession on Friday, 20 October 2023. Join us to learn more about the collaborativeefforts between the DAAD & DSI to October 9, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe National Research Foundation and the Energy Mobility Education Trust, sign a partnership agreement on skills development and training of postgraduate students.Pretoria, South Africa –The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Energy Mobility Education Trust have concluded a three-year partnership agreement which aims to: (i) strengthen the responsiveness of the National System of Innovation (NSI) to the energy challenges by developing October 6, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsCarnegie Corporation Grant to Advance African Postdoctoral ResearchAs evident from global trends, there is an increase in demand for higher-level skills in the innovation and knowledge fields. While Africa has become more aware of the imperative advantage of a highly skilled science and innovation workforce in driving October 5, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsObituary: Professor Hoosen Jerry CoovadiaThe NRF wishes to express its condolences to the family and friends of Professor Hoosen Jerry Coovadia, who passed away on Wednesday, 04 October 2023, at his home in Durban. Prof Coovadia spent his life in service of the poor October 4, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF co-hosts SANOCEAN Conference in NorwayThe NRF, in partnership with the Research Council Norway (RCN), recently co-hosted a concluding conference for the South Africa-Norway Cooperation on Ocean Research, Blue Economy, Climate Change and Sustainable Energy (SANOCEAN). The conference was hosted in Oslo, Norway, on 28 September 29, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe National Research Foundation becomes a full member of the Trans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and HumanitiesThe NRF was unanimously admitted as a full member of the Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) for Social Sciences and Humanities at the T-AP Forum of 20 September 2023, making it the first African funding body to be admitted as a full September 26, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe 22nd HFSP Awardees Meeting Registration and Call for Posters now openJoin the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) for the 22nd HFSP Awardees Meeting. The HFSP Awardees Meeting is an interdisciplinary event highly valued by HFSP awardees for the quality of September 21, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe Blue Values Journey: Leveraging Cultural Heritage for Livelihoods and Knowledge Equality in Coastal AfricaBy Professor Rose Boswell (PhD Anthropology), DSI-NRF Research Chair in Ocean Cultures and Heritage, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa. Social science research in island and coastal communities involves engagement with what I call ‘Blue Values’. These are values critical to September 21, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsCarnarvon High School Pupils Head to Denmark for the World Robot OlympiadTwo teams from Carnarvon High School in the Karoo, Northern Cape, have been selected to participate in the World Robot Olympiad Friendship Invitational tournament, which will take place from 21–24 September 2023 in Odense, Denmark. The teams are Galaxy Guardians, September 14, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-SAEON Lauded for 21 Years of World-Class Environmental Research Platforms for a Sustainable SocietyThe South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON) has been hailed as one of the country’s post-apartheid successes. A public institution launched in 2002 following lobbying of the government by environmental researchers, it has been lauded for its growth, impact and September 11, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsInvite to Watch the FameLab South Africa National FinalYou are cordially invited to watch this year’s FameLab competition, hosted by NRF-SAASTA in conjunction with Jive Media Africa and Cheltenham Festivals. FameLab is an international competition designed to engage and entertain by challenging young scientists to communicate their science September 7, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsWinning Mentors: Tips on building a successful mentorship relationshipThis webinar focuses on navigating a mentorship relationship. It seeks to add value to academic and non-academic supervisors, managers, mentors, budding mentors and mentees. Full details below: September 7, 2023Read more
-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