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In what demonstrates its commitment to South Africa’s socioeconomic transformation objectives, the National Research Foundation (NRF) is delighted to announce that it has achieved a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Level 1 rating. This achievement comes a year earlier against

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are delighted to announce the latest developments of the New Earth Observation Frontiers Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises Innovation Support Fund Program (NEOFrontiers EISF). A total of

Italian astrophysicist Dr Filippo Zerbi has been elected as the next chairperson of the SKA Observatory Council, the intergovernmental organisation’s governing body. NRF is a key stakeholder and partner of SKAO. With a long career in astronomy research and instrument

For over 25 years, the NRF has invested in the advancement of the knowledge of the country’s youth cohort in recognition of their contributions to the National System of Innovation and providing them with the necessary resources to help them

The 2024 National Science Week (NSW) launched successfully at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein on 28 September. More than 1 500 learners from surrounding schools attended the launch event which also attracted leading scientists, upcoming scientists from

Translating scientific research evidence into actionable public policy plays a key role in evidence-informed policy making, building trust between scientists and policymakers as well as in developing scientific solutions that are applicable to the real-world. Cognisant of this need, the

The National Research Foundation (NRF) participated in a robust panel discussion on “Addressing challenges for reciprocity and equitable multilateralism in scientific collaboration towards achieving SDGs” at the Science Summit at the margins of the United Nations General Assembly 79  in

On Monday, 09 September 2024, the NRF CEO, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo and his executive leadership team, visited the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT), where they were welcomed by the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nokuthula Sibiya, and her leadership team. The

Occurring within months after the enactment of the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024, the 2nd National Research Foundation (NRF) International Conference on Public Procurement was a major success. The conference took place from 04 to 05 September 2024 at

The NRF, led by Dr Prudence Makhura, Executive Director: International Grants and Partnerships, formed part of a Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) delegation to Namibia to participate at the Namibia-South Africa Joint Technical Workshop that took place from 28-29

Professor Hassina Mouri, who conducts research in Medical Geology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), is the first female and the first African geoscientist to be elected as President of the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS), one of the world’s largest

THEME: Global Trends in procurement methods, standardised versus bespoke methods, and the principles underlying the formulation of specifications. DATE: 4 – 5 September 2024 TIME: 09:00 – 17:00 VENUE: NRF Chief Albert Luthuli Auditorium, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, South

Public Procurement in South Africa is entering a new phase with the enactment of the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024. With the innovation mandate of the National Research Foundation (NRF), the NRF is excited to be hosting the second

The HSRC Impact Centre, in collaboration with the NRF invites you to an engaging policy brief writing workshop. Join the 2-day workshop and elevate your science-policy advice skills. Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvc-CorzIjHtaYHJXMmLhx_2xPsyUfaW_V#/registration The workshop will take place from 10 – 11

NRF-SAASTA, in collaboration with Jive Media Africa, is delighted to invite you to a celebration of home-grown science communication talent at the FameLab South Africa National Finals. FameLab, a UK-based initiative of Cheltenham Festivals, has been operating in South Africa

It is with great sadness that the NRF has learnt about the passing of Professor Brian O’Connell, the former Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape (UWC). Prof O’Connell received the NRF’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.