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Proposals are hereby invited to companies to provide product development support and innovation to manufacturing companies for yellow good (capital equipment), mining innovation and rail infrastructure and components that must be localised for the respective sectors. Read more...
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...
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.
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®.
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.
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...
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...