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Research Chair in Smart Mobility established at the CSIR under the DSI-NRF Research Chair Initiative: A first for South Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) have…

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Groundbreaking research shows storms drive outgassing of CO2 in the subpolar Southern Ocean

New research that was published in an article in Nature Communications on 10 January 2022 has shown, through new high-resolution observations using ocean…

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CSIR HIV/AIDS and TB research to alleviate pressure on South Africa’s health system

Researchers at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) briefed the media on some of the organisation’s research and development (R&D)…

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CSIR launches initial findings on the opportunities of a circular economy in South Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has launched early findings its ‘Science, Technology and Innovation for a Circular Economy’ (STI4CE)…

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CSIR water experts warns against excessive water usage in South Africa

Water experts at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have joined calls by government and other organisations urging South Africans to…

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CSIR welcomes announcement of 25 preferred bidders for the Independent Power Producer project

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) welcomes the announcement of the preferred bidders by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy…

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Growing mushrooms in a liquid, and on a large-scale for bio-based cosmetic products

In a first for Africa, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and biotechnology company Sawubona Mycelium have…

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UK Government funded project with the CSIR to help bridge the digital divide in South Africa

Joint: Media Release The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is working with the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme on a project to…

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CSIR co-develops composite material for one of Africa’s largest steel pipe companies

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has developed a polymer composite solution for one of Africa’s largest steel pipe manufacturers,…

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CSIR hands over furniture to improve learning at underprivileged high-performing school in Pretoria

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation, has donated furniture to enhance the teaching…

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CSIR and UNDP strengthen partnership for research collaboration

Joint media release The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will strengthen research,…

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45% of available food supply in South Africa wasted, shows new CSIR study

South African businesses and households have been urged to significantly reduce food losses and waste in order to address the country’s hunger problem, while…

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CSIR releases power sector statistics for first-half of 2021 presenting the extent of loadshedding already experienced whilst highlighting the growing role of clean energy

Media Release 5 August 2021 For immediate releaseThe Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released a half-year update of its periodic…

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AUDA-NEPAD launches Centre of Excellence to upscale home-grown innovations in Africa

Pretoria, 22 June 2021 - The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and…

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CSIR launches roadmap to address challenges that hinder smart settlements in South Africa

A roadmap to upscale transformative innovation in South African homes and communities has been launched. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (…

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CSIR and Deloitte SA sign MoU to share technical expertise in support of C4IR SA

Today, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), represented by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Thulani Dlamini, and Deloitte,…

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