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GDRT in collaboration with CSIR launch the PotholeFixGP app for Gauteng motorists

The recently launched PotholeFixGP mobile application (app) has already recorded 4 861 downloads on the Google Play Store, with 1547 potholes reported by users so far. The app, a collaboration between the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), signals a commitment to the digitalisation of the transport sector as it facilitates enhanced accountability by the GDRT and other roads authorities in the province.

CSIR voice computing research helps non-readers to become readers

Conventional reading is currently accessible only to the traditionally literate person. Many school learners face barriers to reading, and consequently learning, due to early literacy difficulties, visual impairment, dyslexia and other special educational needs. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is helping to change this with the development of a user-friendly application (app) that adds and synchronises human-narrated or computer-generated audio to text.

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CSIR and FCDO host SMME network operators to track progress on deployment of internet services in underserved communities

30/06/2022

Media advisory

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), would like to invite members of the media to the Television White Space (TVWS) Ecosystem stakeholder workshop, which will be held at the CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC) on Thursday, 30 June 2022. Beneficiaries of the TVWS technology will also be attending the workshop to reflect on their experiences, successes and challenges of deploying broadband services to underserved communities.

CSIR to host media briefing to recognise young researchers contributing to finding solutions to water and energy challenges

24/06/2022

On Monday, 27 June 2022, the Council for Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR) will host a virtual media briefing to celebrate young researchers who are championing research and technology development in the fields of water and energy.

CSIR to carry flag for future production technologies at Manufacturing Indaba

21/06/2022 to 22/06/2022

Media advisory

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be participating in the Manufacturing Indaba on 21 and 22 June 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre to show how it is supporting local industries to entrench digital transformation and exploit 4IR technologies such as robotics, additive manufacturing, augmented reality and the application of smart sensors and photonics in areas such as health, materials engineering and parts refurbishment.

National Research Data Workshop 2022 - DIRISA

07/11/2022 - 08:00 to 07/12/2022 - 17:45

Industry Connect – Marine Webinar

05/30/2022 - 00:00

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Novel polymer composite packaging solution to prolong shelf-life of food

30% of food losses or wastage is linked to inadequate packaging solutions in South Africa. The CSIR is developing a packaging solution that features nanocomposite technology which has the potential to extend the shelf-life of spices, nuts and wine.

Novel polymer composite packaging solution to prolong shelf-life of food

Climate change mitigation: Coastal vulnerability mapping strengthens the hand of SA’s decision-makers

The CSIR, together with Stellenbosch University and Nelson Mandela University, has documented activities and vulnerabilities along the SA coast. The geospatial layers and maps developed can be used by government to manage the potential risks and assets of SA’s coastal areas.

Climate change mitigation: Coastal vulnerability mapping strengthens the hand of SA’s decision-makers

New diagnostic technology to detect viral diseases affecting aquaculture in Africa

CSIR researchers are collaborating with their counterparts in other African countries to validate novel diagnostic assays developed at the CSIR to detect viral diseases affecting African aquaculture. Freshwater fish farming has become increasingly important in Africa because it is an affordable and sustainable source of animal protein.

New diagnostic technology to detect viral diseases affecting aquaculture in Africa

Turning a smartphone into a medical diagnostic tool

The CSIR biophotonics group has developed technology that converts a smartphone into a spectrometer to detect illnesses in bodily fluid samples such as urine, saliva and blood.

Turning a smartphone into a medical diagnostic tool

The CSIR biophotonics group has developed technology that converts a smartphone into a spectrometer to detect illnesses in bodily fluid samples such as urine, saliva and blood.

From data to meaningful decisions

The fourth industrial revolution has ushered in an era in which predictions and modelling will add even more value to data. CSIR statisticians and data scientists are using data to create prediction tools that assist stakeholders in their decision-making.

From data to meaningful decisions

CSIR and CapeBio co-develop Covid-19 Test Kit

A CSIR private-public partnership shows how funding through the national research and development system helped create South Africa’s own, locally developed PCR test kits and reagents to test Covid-19.

CSIR and CapeBio co-develop Covid-19 Test Kit

Converting food waste into high-value materials

CSIR experts in advanced agriculture and food research have partnered with the United Nations Development Programme to create a solution that maximises the value of waste created at fresh fruit markets across the country.

Converting food waste into high-value materials

Research shows storms drive outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean

CSIR scientists from the Southern Ocean Carbon and Climate Observatory and a team of international scientists have published research findings on how storms drive the outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean.

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GDRT in collaboration with CSIR launch the PotholeFixGP app for Gauteng motorists

CSIR voice computing research helps non-readers to become readers

CSIR and FCDO host SMME network operators to track progress on deployment of internet services in underserved communities

CSIR to host media briefing to recognise young researchers contributing to finding solutions to water and energy challenges

CSIR to carry flag for future production technologies at Manufacturing Indaba

National Research Data Workshop 2022 - DIRISA

Industry Connect – Marine Webinar

Multimedia Gallery

Novel polymer composite packaging solution to prolong shelf-life of food

Novel polymer composite packaging solution to prolong shelf-life of food

Climate change mitigation: Coastal vulnerability mapping strengthens the hand of SA’s decision-makers

Climate change mitigation: Coastal vulnerability mapping strengthens the hand of SA’s decision-makers

New diagnostic technology to detect viral diseases affecting aquaculture in Africa

New diagnostic technology to detect viral diseases affecting aquaculture in Africa

Turning a smartphone into a medical diagnostic tool

Turning a smartphone into a medical diagnostic tool

From data to meaningful decisions

From data to meaningful decisions

CSIR and CapeBio co-develop Covid-19 Test Kit

CSIR and CapeBio co-develop Covid-19 Test Kit

Converting food waste into high-value materials

Converting food waste into high-value materials

Research shows storms drive outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean

Research shows storms drive outgassing of carbon dioxide in the subpolar Southern Ocean

CSIR hands over TV White Space Spectrum project to KwaXolo community

CSIR hands over TV White Space Spectrum project to KwaXolo community

Text and audio synchronisation for accessible digital reading and learning

Text and audio synchronisation for accessible digital reading and learning