CSIR African Laser Centre provides support to youth across Africa
Over the past 15 years, the African Laser Centre (ALC) based at the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) has contributed immensely to the…
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A solutions-driven approach to Africa’s environmental challenges
The CSIR is using its expertise and technologies to help understand how environmental issues affect security, access to resources and development in Africa.The…
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CSIR calls public to participate in a rapid citizen science survey
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is calling on South Africans to participate in a rapid citizen science survey to source knowledge on…
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CSIR wants more PhD graduates in its ranks
The council tasked with the country’s scientific development says it wants to produce more PhD graduates so it can expand its research capability and output.…
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CSIR and ICASA paper on dynamic spectrum management wins big
CSIR research into dynamic spectrum and future internet networks continues to garner international recognition; this after a paper co-written by the CSIR and…
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
South Africa ratified the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in 1997 to promote international cooperation to combat desertification and the…
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A new tool for detecting harmful algal blooms before it’s too late
A harmful Algal blooms (HABS) detection tool, developed by the CSIR, has recently gone live. This is the first Decision Support tool on the Oceans and Coast…
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Minister of Science and Technology outlines priorities in her budget vote speech
In a speech that illustrated the relevance and responsibility of the CSIR in using science, technology and innovation to reverse the plight of marginalised and…
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