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When science is accessible: A lifecycle-based evaluation of the South African plastic sector

The CSIR’s Taahira Goga and Dr Valentina Russo received the South African Journal of Science’s (SAJS) Outstanding Article Award for their paper on a lifecycle-…

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2024 Youth Month

This year marks the 48th anniversary of the 16 June 1976 student uprising in Soweto, when young people protested against the Bantu Education Act, which…

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Twenty-five graduate from CSIR’s biomanufacturing training programme

The CSIR’s African Biomanufacturing Workforce Training and Skills Development Programme conferred certificates to 25 participants who completed training in…

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Empowering iXopo: Bridging the digital divide

In a significant stride towards a more interconnected future, South Africa has made remarkable progress in narrowing the digital gap among its households, as…

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Abulele Adams appointed to Board of International Association for Impact Assessment

CSIR environmental scientist Abulele Adams has been appointed as a Director of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) Board, the leading…

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CSIR ready to participate in premier maritime sector event – 35th PIANC World Congress

As South Africa prepares to host experts and leaders from the world’s port and waterborne sector, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)…

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CSIR facilitates country-level training workshop to combat marine pollution in the West Indian Ocean

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been instrumental in developing a new framework for coastal and marine water quality management…

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AFRICAN BIOMANUFACTURING WORKFORCE TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The CSIR is pleased to announce the commencement of its Vaccine Production Technologies course (CSIR-VP-1A), scheduled to start on Monday, 1 July 2024, as part…

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Call for proposals: Regional Innovation Support Programme (RISP)

 Below are documents to download:Frequently asked questions (FAQs) - [pdf]RISP Call for proposal - [pdf]Proposal template - [docx]    …

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President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges CSIR’s role on IKS

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged CSIR’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) programme and its pivotal role towards achieving biodiversity at the…

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Team CSIR honoured at Sixth Parliament Legacy Report on Science and Innovation meeting

Continue to prioritise science, engineering and technology. This was the message when the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and…

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CSIR and UP hosts media briefing on misinformation during elections

Today, 19 March 2024, researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University of Pretoria (UP) hosts a virtual media…

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KZN’s rural Ixopo community receives a massive broadband internet boost

AdNotes, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, are…

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CSIR conducts environmental assessment for proposed green hydrogen hub

Proposed green hydrogen hub Globally, initiatives are being pursued to generate green energy that does not utilise fossil fuels. South Africa has the potential…

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Localised manufacturing: Leading toolmaker brings South African products to the market

The Gauteng-based Impala Bolt and Nut expanded its toolmaking operations to offer locally produced South African parts to the market, reducing their reliance…

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A team of six brilliant minds from CSIR stood out at the SPIE Conference

From 27 January to 01 February 2024, the CSIR biophotonics researchers showcased their expertise at the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (…

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