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-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 -NRF in the NewsNRF-DAAD Scholarship Info SessionThe National Research Foundation (NRF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) award Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships to South African citizens including permanent residents for postgraduate studies at public South African Universities. Benefits of the NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship (upon application): April 6, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsNelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo unite at NM-AISTArusha, Tanzania boasts the reputation of being Africa’s Geneva for its critical role as the host of the East African Community and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It is also the city that hosts the Nelson Mandela African Institution April 5, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsCelebrating one year of Tanzania SUA ORTACHi Chair 2023“We are a force”: One year of implementing the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair for Viral Epidemics Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) hosts one of two O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs in Tanzania awarded in partnership with the National Research April 5, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsORTARChI inspires research chairs programme in TanzaniaThe Tanzania Commission of Science and Technology (COSTECH) has embarked on a journey to establish a national research chairs programme, inspired by the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI). Working in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (South Africa), April 3, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsIntersectionality as a critical component of gender-transformative researchIntersectionality refers to the many overlapping forms of discrimination that intensify and complicate the experiences of marginalised groups of people. For example, a woman facing gender-based exclusion may also experience discrimination related to her race, class or disability. Therefore, these April 3, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsSRI2023 Africa Satellite Event InvitationThe National Research Foundation (NRF) jointly with Nelson Mandela University will be hosting the Sustainability Research and Innovation (SRI2023) congress Africa satellite event to showcase the richness of African perspectives in sustainability science and innovation. The event will take place March 31, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSASUF: The NRF hosts Swedish Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Funding AgenciesThe significant joint research investments between South Africa and Sweden were one of the main discussion areas during a visit of a large delegation of Swedish Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Funding Agencies to the NRF on 27 March. The engagement March 27, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSARChI Chair highlights Paediatric Tuberculosis strides and challengesAs the world marks Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24 March, Professor Anneke C. Hesseling, who holds the DSI-NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Paediatric Tuberculosis (TB), has shared insights into the strides being made to mitigate the burden of March 24, 2023Read more -GeneralNRF in the NewsSA School IYBSSD Competition AnnouncementAll South African Schools are invited to enter the following competition, in support of the UN International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD). This invitation is on behalf of the SA Dept. of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Academy March 16, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, Named Engineer of the YearThe National Research Foundation (NRF) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, has been named Engineer of the Year by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) at its 2022 Annual Awards held at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre March 15, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Science for Society Lecture entitled Cultivating an Entrepreneurial & Innovation Culture in SA’s Doctoral GraduatesThe National Research Foundation (NRF) cordially invites members of the media to the latest Science for Society Lecture. Entitled Cultivating an Entrepreneurial & Innovation Culture in SA’s Doctoral Graduates, the lecture will host four panellists experienced in training postgraduate students March 13, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe 3rd Annual Conference and the General Assembly of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS-2023Johannesburg, South Africa, 12 March 2023— The third annual conference of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) will take place as a hybrid event from 13 to 17 March 2023 at the University of the Witwatersrand Centre for Astrophysics, Johannesburg. The March 13, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF and PPRA Collaborate to Launch the Property Sector Research CentrePretoria, South Africa: The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) hosted the first Property Sector Research Conference on 1 March 2023. The conference aimed to stimulate scientific research, the generation of knowledge within March 2, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF bids farewell to Dr Beverley DamonseToday, 28 February 2023, the National Research Foundation (NRF) bids farewell to Dr Beverley Damonse, the NRF’s Group Executive for Science Engagement and Corporate Relations, who will be retiring. Dr Damonse joined the NRF in 1998. She rose through the February 28, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-Nominated Young Researchers Meet Nobel Laureates in JapanDr Lebo Gafane-Matemane from North-West University’s (NWU) Department of Physiology and Dr Ncediwe Ndube-Tsolekile, attached to the Chemistry Department at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), are attending a prestigious global academic meeting with Nobel Laureates and fellow scholars February 27, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF Hosting the first AJ-CORE Researchers’ Workshop, 15-17 February 2023AJ-CORE is a partnership between the NRF and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) which aims to support joint research and innovation projects in designated fields of science between researchers from Japan, South Africa and the 17 African countries February 16, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF hosts a Learning Visit of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is hosting its sister agencies from Botswana, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire and Tanzania for a learning visit during 13 – 14 February 2023. The visit provides the opportunity to cross-share February 13, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-Sasol Announcement: Awards for Research Chairs and Postdoctoral Innovation FellowshipsJohannesburg, South Africa – Sasol Ltd and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce the establishment and awarding of four jointly-funded South African Research Chairs. A competitive call was launched during 2022 for two Chairs that considered the February 10, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsCongratulations to Dr Nishana BhogalThe NRF wishes to congratulate Dr Nishana Bhogal on her recent PhD graduation. Dr Bhogal was funded under the Fulbright South Africa Foreign Student program as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR), in collaboration with the NRF, from 2021 to 2022. February 1, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSouth Africa Admitted to the International Human Frontier Science ProgramIn January 2023, South Africa was admitted as a member of the International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) following a competitive application process. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) will serve as joint January 31, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsThe NRF Condemns the Killing of UFH Executive Protection OfficerThe National Research Foundation (NRF) adds its voice to the condemnation of the most recent attack on leadership at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) and the subsequent death of Mr Mboneli Vesele, the executive protection officer for the Vice-Chancellor January 10, 2023Read more -NRF in the NewsWits physicist elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of SciencesWits physicist, Professor Bruce Mellado has been elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of Science (AAS) in November. Mellado’s election is based on a series of reviews conducted at various levels following his nomination to the AAS in January 9, 2023Read more -GeneralNRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAfrican Science Granting Councils and Partner Meetings call for enhanced research funding, research impact and collaboration“The gathering of the African Science Granting Councils (SGCs) and our Partners on the occasion of the World Science Forum (WSF) 2022 highlighted the need for us as SGCs to continue strengthening efforts to enhance research and granting systems in December 19, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Announces Appointment of New Board MembersThe NRF is pleased to announce that the Minister of the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, the Honourable Dr Blade Nzimande, pursuant to Section 6 of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Act (Act 23 of 1998 as amended) December 14, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleasePERKA Guidelines Launched at High-level Convening on Early-career Researcher Development in the Post-PhD PhasePeer-Learning for Emerging Researchers’ Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) was a joint participatory research project focusing on support provided to early-career researchers in the post-PhD phase in Africa. Funded jointly by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and the National December 9, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsNRF and JST co-host the funders meeting for Africa-Japan collaborative research programme (AJ-CORE)The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) co-hosted an Africa-Japan Collaborative Research Programme (AJ-CORE) Funders’ Meeting on the margins of the World Science Forum in Cape Town, on 8 December 2022. December 8, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsOpen Science DayThe Africa Open Science Platform (AOSP) in partnership with UNESECO hosted the Open Science Day on 7 December 2022, along the World Science Forum. Speaking during the event, Dr Philemon Mjwara, the Director-General of the South African Department of Science December 8, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsBeyond 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: SARChI Chair, Professor Deevia Bhana, commentsTurning the tide against socio-economic injustices, patriarchy and cultural norms that propagate certain forms of masculinity, as well as young women rethinking their ideologies about love and relationships, would go a long way toward ending gender-based violence in South Africa, December 8, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInnovation for Development: SGCI-funded Projects in AfricaThe inaugural Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) academic symposium took place on 6 December as part of the ongoing African Science Granting Councils and Partner Meetings in Cape Town. The SGCI has facilitated the funding of over December 7, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAfrica’s Funding Councils Meet for ImpactParticipating councils of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) deliberated on progress, focus and initiatives to advance research and innovation since the SGCI was established. Participating in the SGCI’s Annual Forum held parallel to the World Science December 7, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF Hosts Strategic Meetings to Advance Research Partnerships in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) will host the African Science Granting Councils and Partner Meetings during 4-8 December 2022 in Cape Town in parallel to the World Science Forum (WSF) hosted by South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). December 5, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe Numerical Weather Prediction and Geographic Information System Training Workshop for SADCPlotting its way to leave weather and climate forecasting “suitcase science” behind, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is improving its high-performance computing (HPC), numerical weather prediction (NWP), and geographic information system (GIS) infrastructure and expertise. HPC is an December 2, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsThe NRF extends its condolences to the family and friends of Professor Carolina OdmanThe NRF extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Professor Carolina Odman, one of South Africa’s distinguished astronomers. Carolina passed away on 15 November 2022, after years of valiantly battling an aggressive cancer. Carolina was the wife November 24, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe numerical weather prediction and geographic information system training workshop for SADCExtreme weather is listed as the second most severe risk on a global scale over the next 10 years in the Global Risk Report 2022 of the World Economic Forum. The use of early warning systems can assist with mitigating November 17, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPre-Launch Announcement: International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and MitigationOn Friday, 11 November 2022, the National Research Foundation (NRF) working with a consortium of research funders from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, announced a pre- launch of the International Joint November 14, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Announces Global Knowledge Partnerships Opportunities for 2023The National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce the implementation of its Global Knowledge Partnerships (GKP) programme for the 2023 academic year. The programme places exceptional Doctoral students, postdoctoral Fellows and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are funded by November 11, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-iThemba LABS advances training and developmentThe iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (NRF-iThemba LABS) is counting the days before it hosts its first workshop as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Centre. This workshop is organised to train member states of the IAEA in November 9, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseScience Communication Comes Under the SpotlightScience communication, a field all about informing and educating the public as well raising awareness about scientific work, came under the spotlight at the 2022 Nobel Inspired Lecture. Speaking to the theme “Science Communication & Media as a Catalyst for November 1, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsThe National Research Foundation To Host SRI2023 Africa Satellite EventThe Future Earth Africa hub, supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Sustainability Research and Innovation (SRI2023) Africa satellite event. The SRI2023 satellite events are live hybrid engagements that take October 28, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsResearchers Discuss Strengthening of Scientific Collaboration Between Europe and AfricaOver 60 esteemed researchers from African and European countries have concluded a workshop in which they discussed ways to strengthen international collaboration. Themed “Strengthening scientific collaboration between Europe and Africa”, the workshop was held at the Future Africa Campus of October 27, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsOne year of implementing the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair in Research and Action against CancerIn October 2021, Prof Olga Lompo and Prof Samira Ouédraogo officially started implementing research and training activities under the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) at Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (UJKZ) in Burkina Faso, the first ever research chair awarded October 19, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsCall for Expression of Interest: Establishment of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) Regional NodesThis call for expressions of interest is to solicit applications to host regional nodes for the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) in five African Regional and Economic Communities (RECs) – namely at the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East October 17, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsO.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair in Technology Entrepreneurship and Youth EmployabilityThe research chair hosted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana and awarded to Prof Nathaniel Boso was launched on 13 October 2022. The launch was officiated by the KNUST university leadership with representation from the October 14, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsThe NRF and HSRC sign historic Memorandum of Agreement Pretoria, South Africa: The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) concluded an historic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Thursday, 13 October 2022 to support research and research support activities in the humanities and social sciences. October 13, 2022Read more -NRF in the NewsSasol-NRF Hosts the first Energy Transition Research SummitEnergy transition presents an opportunity for stakeholders in various sectors to respond to energy, socio-economic and environmental challenges in a sustainable and inclusive way. In response to the need to develop practical research programmes and partnerships to support South Africa’s October 13, 2022Read more 1 2 … 7 8 9 10 11
-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
-NRF in the NewsNRF-DAAD Scholarship Info SessionThe National Research Foundation (NRF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) award Master’s and Doctoral Scholarships to South African citizens including permanent residents for postgraduate studies at public South African Universities. Benefits of the NRF-DAAD In-Country Scholarship (upon application): April 6, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo unite at NM-AISTArusha, Tanzania boasts the reputation of being Africa’s Geneva for its critical role as the host of the East African Community and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. It is also the city that hosts the Nelson Mandela African Institution April 5, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsCelebrating one year of Tanzania SUA ORTACHi Chair 2023“We are a force”: One year of implementing the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair for Viral Epidemics Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) hosts one of two O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs in Tanzania awarded in partnership with the National Research April 5, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsORTARChI inspires research chairs programme in TanzaniaThe Tanzania Commission of Science and Technology (COSTECH) has embarked on a journey to establish a national research chairs programme, inspired by the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI). Working in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (South Africa), April 3, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsIntersectionality as a critical component of gender-transformative researchIntersectionality refers to the many overlapping forms of discrimination that intensify and complicate the experiences of marginalised groups of people. For example, a woman facing gender-based exclusion may also experience discrimination related to her race, class or disability. Therefore, these April 3, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsSRI2023 Africa Satellite Event InvitationThe National Research Foundation (NRF) jointly with Nelson Mandela University will be hosting the Sustainability Research and Innovation (SRI2023) congress Africa satellite event to showcase the richness of African perspectives in sustainability science and innovation. The event will take place March 31, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSASUF: The NRF hosts Swedish Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Funding AgenciesThe significant joint research investments between South Africa and Sweden were one of the main discussion areas during a visit of a large delegation of Swedish Vice-Chancellors and Heads of Funding Agencies to the NRF on 27 March. The engagement March 27, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSARChI Chair highlights Paediatric Tuberculosis strides and challengesAs the world marks Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24 March, Professor Anneke C. Hesseling, who holds the DSI-NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI) in Paediatric Tuberculosis (TB), has shared insights into the strides being made to mitigate the burden of March 24, 2023Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsSA School IYBSSD Competition AnnouncementAll South African Schools are invited to enter the following competition, in support of the UN International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD). This invitation is on behalf of the SA Dept. of Science and Innovation (DSI), the Academy March 16, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, Named Engineer of the YearThe National Research Foundation (NRF) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, has been named Engineer of the Year by the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) at its 2022 Annual Awards held at the Indaba Hotel and Conference Centre March 15, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInvitation to Science for Society Lecture entitled Cultivating an Entrepreneurial & Innovation Culture in SA’s Doctoral GraduatesThe National Research Foundation (NRF) cordially invites members of the media to the latest Science for Society Lecture. Entitled Cultivating an Entrepreneurial & Innovation Culture in SA’s Doctoral Graduates, the lecture will host four panellists experienced in training postgraduate students March 13, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe 3rd Annual Conference and the General Assembly of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS-2023Johannesburg, South Africa, 12 March 2023— The third annual conference of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) will take place as a hybrid event from 13 to 17 March 2023 at the University of the Witwatersrand Centre for Astrophysics, Johannesburg. The March 13, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF and PPRA Collaborate to Launch the Property Sector Research CentrePretoria, South Africa: The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA) hosted the first Property Sector Research Conference on 1 March 2023. The conference aimed to stimulate scientific research, the generation of knowledge within March 2, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF bids farewell to Dr Beverley DamonseToday, 28 February 2023, the National Research Foundation (NRF) bids farewell to Dr Beverley Damonse, the NRF’s Group Executive for Science Engagement and Corporate Relations, who will be retiring. Dr Damonse joined the NRF in 1998. She rose through the February 28, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-Nominated Young Researchers Meet Nobel Laureates in JapanDr Lebo Gafane-Matemane from North-West University’s (NWU) Department of Physiology and Dr Ncediwe Ndube-Tsolekile, attached to the Chemistry Department at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), are attending a prestigious global academic meeting with Nobel Laureates and fellow scholars February 27, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF Hosting the first AJ-CORE Researchers’ Workshop, 15-17 February 2023AJ-CORE is a partnership between the NRF and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) which aims to support joint research and innovation projects in designated fields of science between researchers from Japan, South Africa and the 17 African countries February 16, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF hosts a Learning Visit of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) is hosting its sister agencies from Botswana, Burkina Faso, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Cote D’Ivoire and Tanzania for a learning visit during 13 – 14 February 2023. The visit provides the opportunity to cross-share February 13, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-Sasol Announcement: Awards for Research Chairs and Postdoctoral Innovation FellowshipsJohannesburg, South Africa – Sasol Ltd and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are pleased to announce the establishment and awarding of four jointly-funded South African Research Chairs. A competitive call was launched during 2022 for two Chairs that considered the February 10, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsCongratulations to Dr Nishana BhogalThe NRF wishes to congratulate Dr Nishana Bhogal on her recent PhD graduation. Dr Bhogal was funded under the Fulbright South Africa Foreign Student program as a Visiting Student Researcher (VSR), in collaboration with the NRF, from 2021 to 2022. February 1, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseSouth Africa Admitted to the International Human Frontier Science ProgramIn January 2023, South Africa was admitted as a member of the International Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) following a competitive application process. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) will serve as joint January 31, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe NRF Condemns the Killing of UFH Executive Protection OfficerThe National Research Foundation (NRF) adds its voice to the condemnation of the most recent attack on leadership at the University of Fort Hare (UFH) and the subsequent death of Mr Mboneli Vesele, the executive protection officer for the Vice-Chancellor January 10, 2023Read more
-NRF in the NewsWits physicist elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of SciencesWits physicist, Professor Bruce Mellado has been elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of Science (AAS) in November. Mellado’s election is based on a series of reviews conducted at various levels following his nomination to the AAS in January 9, 2023Read more
-GeneralNRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAfrican Science Granting Councils and Partner Meetings call for enhanced research funding, research impact and collaboration“The gathering of the African Science Granting Councils (SGCs) and our Partners on the occasion of the World Science Forum (WSF) 2022 highlighted the need for us as SGCs to continue strengthening efforts to enhance research and granting systems in December 19, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Announces Appointment of New Board MembersThe NRF is pleased to announce that the Minister of the Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, the Honourable Dr Blade Nzimande, pursuant to Section 6 of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Act (Act 23 of 1998 as amended) December 14, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleasePERKA Guidelines Launched at High-level Convening on Early-career Researcher Development in the Post-PhD PhasePeer-Learning for Emerging Researchers’ Knowledge and Advancement (PERKA) was a joint participatory research project focusing on support provided to early-career researchers in the post-PhD phase in Africa. Funded jointly by the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and the National December 9, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsNRF and JST co-host the funders meeting for Africa-Japan collaborative research programme (AJ-CORE)The National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) co-hosted an Africa-Japan Collaborative Research Programme (AJ-CORE) Funders’ Meeting on the margins of the World Science Forum in Cape Town, on 8 December 2022. December 8, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsOpen Science DayThe Africa Open Science Platform (AOSP) in partnership with UNESECO hosted the Open Science Day on 7 December 2022, along the World Science Forum. Speaking during the event, Dr Philemon Mjwara, the Director-General of the South African Department of Science December 8, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsBeyond 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: SARChI Chair, Professor Deevia Bhana, commentsTurning the tide against socio-economic injustices, patriarchy and cultural norms that propagate certain forms of masculinity, as well as young women rethinking their ideologies about love and relationships, would go a long way toward ending gender-based violence in South Africa, December 8, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseInnovation for Development: SGCI-funded Projects in AfricaThe inaugural Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) academic symposium took place on 6 December as part of the ongoing African Science Granting Councils and Partner Meetings in Cape Town. The SGCI has facilitated the funding of over December 7, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseAfrica’s Funding Councils Meet for ImpactParticipating councils of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) deliberated on progress, focus and initiatives to advance research and innovation since the SGCI was established. Participating in the SGCI’s Annual Forum held parallel to the World Science December 7, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe NRF Hosts Strategic Meetings to Advance Research Partnerships in AfricaThe National Research Foundation (NRF) will host the African Science Granting Councils and Partner Meetings during 4-8 December 2022 in Cape Town in parallel to the World Science Forum (WSF) hosted by South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). December 5, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe Numerical Weather Prediction and Geographic Information System Training Workshop for SADCPlotting its way to leave weather and climate forecasting “suitcase science” behind, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is improving its high-performance computing (HPC), numerical weather prediction (NWP), and geographic information system (GIS) infrastructure and expertise. HPC is an December 2, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe NRF extends its condolences to the family and friends of Professor Carolina OdmanThe NRF extends its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Professor Carolina Odman, one of South Africa’s distinguished astronomers. Carolina passed away on 15 November 2022, after years of valiantly battling an aggressive cancer. Carolina was the wife November 24, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseThe numerical weather prediction and geographic information system training workshop for SADCExtreme weather is listed as the second most severe risk on a global scale over the next 10 years in the Global Risk Report 2022 of the World Economic Forum. The use of early warning systems can assist with mitigating November 17, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPre-Launch Announcement: International Joint Initiative for Research in Climate Change Adaptation and MitigationOn Friday, 11 November 2022, the National Research Foundation (NRF) working with a consortium of research funders from Brazil, Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, announced a pre- launch of the International Joint November 14, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF Announces Global Knowledge Partnerships Opportunities for 2023The National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce the implementation of its Global Knowledge Partnerships (GKP) programme for the 2023 academic year. The programme places exceptional Doctoral students, postdoctoral Fellows and Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are funded by November 11, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseNRF-iThemba LABS advances training and developmentThe iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator Based Sciences (NRF-iThemba LABS) is counting the days before it hosts its first workshop as an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Collaborating Centre. This workshop is organised to train member states of the IAEA in November 9, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsPress ReleaseScience Communication Comes Under the SpotlightScience communication, a field all about informing and educating the public as well raising awareness about scientific work, came under the spotlight at the 2022 Nobel Inspired Lecture. Speaking to the theme “Science Communication & Media as a Catalyst for November 1, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe National Research Foundation To Host SRI2023 Africa Satellite EventThe Future Earth Africa hub, supported by the National Research Foundation (NRF) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Sustainability Research and Innovation (SRI2023) Africa satellite event. The SRI2023 satellite events are live hybrid engagements that take October 28, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsResearchers Discuss Strengthening of Scientific Collaboration Between Europe and AfricaOver 60 esteemed researchers from African and European countries have concluded a workshop in which they discussed ways to strengthen international collaboration. Themed “Strengthening scientific collaboration between Europe and Africa”, the workshop was held at the Future Africa Campus of October 27, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsOne year of implementing the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair in Research and Action against CancerIn October 2021, Prof Olga Lompo and Prof Samira Ouédraogo officially started implementing research and training activities under the O.R. Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI) at Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (UJKZ) in Burkina Faso, the first ever research chair awarded October 19, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsCall for Expression of Interest: Establishment of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) Regional NodesThis call for expressions of interest is to solicit applications to host regional nodes for the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) in five African Regional and Economic Communities (RECs) – namely at the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East October 17, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsO.R. Tambo Africa Research Chair in Technology Entrepreneurship and Youth EmployabilityThe research chair hosted at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana and awarded to Prof Nathaniel Boso was launched on 13 October 2022. The launch was officiated by the KNUST university leadership with representation from the October 14, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsThe NRF and HSRC sign historic Memorandum of Agreement Pretoria, South Africa: The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) concluded an historic Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on Thursday, 13 October 2022 to support research and research support activities in the humanities and social sciences. October 13, 2022Read more
-NRF in the NewsSasol-NRF Hosts the first Energy Transition Research SummitEnergy transition presents an opportunity for stakeholders in various sectors to respond to energy, socio-economic and environmental challenges in a sustainable and inclusive way. In response to the need to develop practical research programmes and partnerships to support South Africa’s October 13, 2022Read more