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Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 08:45

This month #TeamCSIR joins South Africa as we celebrate the extraordinary roles that women fill in all spheres of society. As we commemorate the importance of #WomensMonth2023, we also continue taking our efforts of attaining gender equality beyond the month of August. Read more...

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Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 07:30 to Friday, August 4, 2023 - 15:00

CSIR hosts hundreds of learners from marginalised schools to encourage uptake of STEM careers

The CSIR hosts learners at its annual career day aimed at igniting an interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) among grade 9, 10 and 11 learners who have chosen mathematics and science as their subjects.

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 08:45

Haasbroek and fellow CSIR engineer, Vuyo Ndayi, represented the CSIR at Datawell BV from 17 to 21 July 2023 for the specialised Waverider® technical training in the Netherlands. The training focused on Waverider® buoy maintenance, fault identification and servicing. During their four-day visit, Haasbroek and Ndayi gained valuable insights into the existing hardware and software, as well as the new hardware and software developments taking place at Datawell BV®.

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Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 10:30

National Science Week is an initiative of the Department of Science and Innovation aimed at celebrating science and its significant impact on society. During the launch, thousands of learners from various schools in and around Vhembe District will be exposed to an assortment of activities aimed at exposing them to various career pathways and skills required in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI), with the hope of encouraging them to pursue careers in STEMI.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - 13:30

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Monday, July 17, 2023 - 11:45

The students wanted to visit the CSIR to learn about the latest research in agriculture, water, climate change and remote sensing. With little time to spare, Mobe set about composing the perfect programme, to the delight of Frederick Mashao of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and the School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UL. Read more...

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Friday, July 14, 2023 - 09:15

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Water Research Commission, Rand Water and Development Bank of Southern Africa, co-hosted the 91st meeting of its Scientific and Technical Council (STC) from 3 to 5 July 2023 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg. Read more...

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 12:00

Climate Action Youth Seminar

On 8 June 2023, candidate researchers from the Holistic Climate Change research group attended the Climate Action Youth Seminar 2023, hosted by Ranyaka Community Transformation, a national non-profit organisation (NPO), in partnership with the Nedbank Proud of my Town programme and the City of Tshwane.

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 11:45

Modelling assessment of green hydrogen

On Tuesday, 20 June 2023, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) and Energy Council of South Africa to establish a modelling capacity to support the just energy transition (JET).