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Launch of UKZN/CSIR-Meraka Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and the CSIR Meraka Institute, based in Pretoria, have joined hands to create one of the largest Artificial Intelligence…

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Cabinet renews contract of the CSIR Chief Executive Officer

Cabinet recently renewed the contract of Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) CEO Dr Sibusiso Sibisi for a third five-year term with effect…

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CSIR reports excellent performance for the 2010/11 financial year

The CSIR reported outstanding performance in its activities towards the fulfilment of its organisational mandate over the past year.Human capital development…

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CSIR researchers develop world-first fingerprint recognition technique

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Information Security researchers have developed a structural fingerprint classifier that is able to…

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CSIR research expert in health infrastructure wins esteemed 2011 JD Roberts Award

The vast contribution by Geoff Abbott in the planning, design and management of health facilities in South Africa has won him the coveted annual JD Roberts…

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Fraunhofer and CSIR sign MOU for cooperation in ICT

The Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI) of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angew andten Forschung e. V., Germany, and the CSIR Meraka Institute have…

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Workshop to define challenges of microsystems-based diagnostics for health in South Africa

Microfluidic and microsystem -based devices are at the forefront of diagnostic development for resource-poor areas. They offer solutions to problems such as…

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CSIR Meraka Institute Receives Prestigious HP Catalyst Award to Foster Innovative STEM Education Collaborations Globally

PRETORIA, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, June 27, 2011 – CSIR Meraka Institute today announced it has been awarded a grant to participate in the HP Catalyst…

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