Eskom and the CSIR sign a new strategic partnership agreement
Eskom and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today signed a partnership which seeks to synergise the research capabilities of two state-…
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Agrément South Africa awards 38 fit-for-purpose certificates to local and international companies
Agrément South Africa (SA), an agency of the Department of Public Works, managed by the CSIR, awarded 38 fit-for-purpose certificates during the 2015/16…
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CSIR partners with SANBI on Freshwater and Estuarine Components of 3rd NBA
The CSIR will collaborate with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) on the next National Biodiversity Assessment 2018 (NBA 2018) for South…
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Minister Naledi Pandor launches the Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre at the CSIR
The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor opened a bio-manufacturing centre in Pretoria at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR…
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International numerical experts converged at the CSIR for climate change meeting
The CSIR hosted the 31st Working Group on Numerical Experimentation (WGNE) of the World Climate Research Programme on 26 – 29 April 2016 in Pretoria. The…
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Local scientists to meet Nobel Laureates in Germany
South Africa's top young scientists will rub shoulders with the world's best minds, including over 30 Nobel Laureates, when they attend the 66th Lindau Nobel…
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Gauteng government reaches out to CSIR for possible future collaboration
The CSIR Knowledge Commons (KC) was abuzz with excitement as event organisers and researchers put the final touches to their exhibitions and presentations in…
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South Africa's coal mines to process low-grade coal to produce quality products
South Africa’s best-quality coal, located in the central Highveld basin, is depleting and alternative sources of coal need to be developed to supply the…
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Planting the town green for Earth Day
Go green and plant a few trees this Earth Day. Your kids and their kids will thank you.Studies have shown that schools with tree coverage have a low prevalence…
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Minister Naledi Pandor briefs media on DST R7.4 billion budget ahead of delivering the Budget Vote Speech in National Assembly Chamber, 19 February
The Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor, will brief the media in Parliament on Tuesday 19 April at 10am, on the Department of Science and…
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Research into the psyche of an African soldier
For the last decade the CSIR has been building a behavioural sciences capability geared to assist military and defence related clients in soldier selection and…
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World Water Day celebrated with an innovative purpose
On 22 March 2016, the global community celebrated World Water Day (WWD). In South Africa, WWD coincides with the National Water Week, which serves as a…
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Integrating informal waste pickers into the economy
CSIR waste experts are investigating ways in which informal waste pickers – individuals picking through bin bags at kerbside, recovering valuable recyclables…
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The CSIR showcases its work at the inaugural South African Business Incubation Conference
Several enterprises supported by the CSIR’s Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) programme showcased their products at the inaugural South…
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Foot-and-Mouth Disease: CSIR shares expertise on detection and management of foot-and-mouth disease
The CSIR recently hosted a Southern Africa Network for Biosciences and National Research Foundation-funded Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) workshop at its…
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eKasi Science: Scifest Africa goes to the township
Scifest Africa has taken part of its event to the township, making it easier for the local township learners to experience the laws and nature of science.Since…
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