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Climate change is altering the seasonal timing

Climate change is altering the seasonal timing and abundance of essential microscopic marine plants in the Southern Ocean – CSIR studyMicroscopic marine plants…

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CSIR appoints industry advisory panel to help steer digital transformation

The CSIR has announced the appointment of an industry advisory panel in the digital transformation space. This signifies the organisation’s efforts to align…

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Transnet National Ports Authority partners with CSIR to address extreme wind disruption to operations in port Cape Town

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-hosted…

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Take Note IT launches Cyber Excellence Academy in collaboration with CSIR, supported by MICTSETA

Take Note IT launches Cyber Excellence AcademyTake Note IT, a leading provider of innovative IT solutions – is thrilled to announce the launch of the Cyber…

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CSIR and AIDC partner to drive growth and innovation in the local automotive industry

Growth and innovation in the local automotive industry The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre…

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CSIR driving SMART innovations to boost SA’s healthcare system in rural areas

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop cutting-edge technologies to improve the country’s…

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Climate research experts urge South Africa to prepare for looming El Niño

South Africa to prepare for looming El NiñoSouth African climate experts have called on governments, businesses and communities to increase their awareness of…

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CSIR receives multimillion-rand investment to boost African health innovation

Joint media statementMultimillion-rand investment to boost African health innovationAfrica’s plans to build capacity to respond to future pandemics received a…

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Coega and CSIR partner to develop SEZ Biofibre Hub

Coega Development Corporation (Coega), through its Capital Raising and Sustainability business units, together with the Council for Scientific and Industrial…

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CSIR-developed Source Treatment Optimisation and Water Resource Management-Decision Support Tool put to the test in the Berg River

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the Climate and Disaster Resilience Fund (CDRF), the Drakenstein Local…

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CSIR researcher presents groundbreaking research on the changing Southern Ocean at Countdown 2023, TEDx Johannesburg

On Thursday 4 May 2023, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) took to the stage at the TEDx Johannesburg event on climate change to share…

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Just Energy Transition: CSIR and key energy stakeholders launch Microgrid Centre of Excellence

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Power Africa, a US Government-led initiative coordinated by the United States Agency for…

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CSIR appoints industry experts to the manufacturing advisory panel for alignment with sector priorities

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has appointed a Manufacturing Industry Advisory Panel to align its manufacturing efforts with…

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Science and innovation provide speedy response to flood-stricken Eastern Cape

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, hails as successful the swift response by the Department of Science and Innovation…

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New indoor energy storage testbed at the CSIR to boost local solutions for sustainable energy storage

Belgium-South Africa collaboration helps pave the way for the renewable energy transitionPretoria – Today, His Majesty the King of the Belgians and South…

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South Africa and Uganda sign agreement on essential oils

The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, welcomed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on science, technology…

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