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CSIR to host Career Day to spark STEM ambitions in learners from disadvantaged schools

Media advisory The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will expose learners from township and rural schools to various opportunities in…

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CSIR wins big at the PRISM Awards for election prediction model project

On Friday, 15 July 2022, the CSIR was honoured with silver and bronze PRISM awards for the media and public relations (PR) campaign executed for the election…

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CSIR donates lab equipment to help improve mathematics and science in KwaZulu-Natal

Media advisory The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) donates mathematical instrument sets and science laboratory equipment to help improve…

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CSIR and UCT launch accredited practical workshop

On 22 and 23 June 2022, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the University of Cape Town’s (UCTs) Occupational…

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AISI and Seda collaborate to improve marine industry competitiveness

The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI), an initiative of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), managed by and hosted within the…

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CSIR and FCDO host SMME network operators to track progress on deployment of internet services in underserved communities

Media advisory The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), would…

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CSIR to host media briefing to recognise young researchers contributing to finding solutions to water and energy challenges

On Monday, 27 June 2022, the Council for Scientific and Industrial research (CSIR) will host a virtual media briefing to celebrate young researchers who are…

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CSIR to carry flag for future production technologies at Manufacturing Indaba

Media advisory The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will be participating in the Manufacturing Indaba on 21 and 22 June 2022 at the…

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Dr Jabu Mtsweni appointed as Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University

Research Centre Manager, Dr Jabu Mtsweni has been appointed as a Research Fellow at the Security Institute for Governance and Leadership in Africa (SIGLA),…

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CSIR bursary programme: Call for 2023 intake

Masters and Doctoral Bursary Advert       Contact Person: CSIR Recruitment Centre, @email, +27 (12) 842 7518

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CSIR joined the FOCUS-Africa workshop on climate services for food and water security

On Wednesday, 1 June 2022, the CSIR team joined the Full-Value chain Optimised Climate User-centric Services for Southern Africa (FOCUS-Africa) workshop on…

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CSIR’s Energy and Water Centre’s exhibit technologies at NCPC’s 5th Biennial Industrial Efficiency Conference

On Wednesday, 25 and Thursday, 26 May 2022, the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) hosted its Fifth Biennial Industrial Efficiency…

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Africa Month: Africa's year of nutrition

Africa Month is commemorated annually in May. According to the African Union (AU) website, the 2022 AU theme: The Year of Nutrition seeks to advocate for the…

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Professor Chris Machio appointed Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg

Professor Chris Machio of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was appointed Visiting Associate Professor at the University of…

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CSIR scientist ranked among SA’s top materials scientists

More than 30 000 scientific publications have cited Professor Suprakas Sinha Ray’s nanotech inventions and discoveries over the last 15 years.Ray is a chief…

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CSIR unveils a new technology to support learners with learning difficulties in SA

Media advisory: 11 May 2022 Media statement The level of illiteracy remains a critical educational issue in South Africa. Many school learners face barriers to…

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