CSIR Biosciences

IEEE President and CEO talks about disruptive innovations

The speed of technological innovation and the continual expansion of disciplinary knowledge leave little time in the curriculum of engineering students to formally study innovation. Speaking at the CSIR, recently, Prof Barry Shoop, President and CEO of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics ...

eKasi Science: Scifest Africa goes to the township

Scifest Africa has taken part of its event to the township, making it easier for the local township learners to experience the laws and nature of science. Since Scifest kicked off on Tuesday 2 March, about 300 learners from different schools in Jozana, have poured through doors at the local indoo...

Minister Naledi Pandor launches the Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre at the CSIR

The Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor opened a bio-manufacturing centre in Pretoria at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today. The Bio-Manufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC) is a first of its kind in South Africa and it aims to support small, medi...

Eskom and the CSIR sign a new strategic partnership agreement

Eskom and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today signed a partnership which seeks to synergise the research capabilities of two state-owned organisations in support of Eskom's strategic and operational needs. The overall accountability to manage the agreement will reside ...

mLab and the CSIR partner to unlock the local mHealth & Wellness open innovation economy

mLab Southern Africa and the CSIR announce a new partnership to stimulate more innovation in the Mobile Health & Wellness sector. Tshwane, South Africa, May 27, 2016 - mLab Southern Africa today announced a new partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) aimed at st...

Finding NEMO: first visual evidence of higher-order immune response structures results from collaborative research

Scientists at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University of Cape Town (UCT), in collaboration with colleagues at the Institut Pasteur and University College London (UCL) have for the first time visualised a key regulatory protein in cells. This landmark finding a...

5th CSIR conference to feature world-renowned experts

In celebrating its 70th year of research, development and innovation, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (the CSIR) has put together an informative and enriching programme for its 5th biennial conference. The 5th CSIR Conference from 8 to 9 October at its International Convention ...

The CSIR releases annual report, detailing sound all-round performance

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its annual report for the 2014/15 financial year, which details the organisation's sound performance against its scientific and financial targets. The organisation has reported that it remains financially sustainable and has e...

CSIR International Convention Centre recognised for service excellence

The CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC) recently won the prestigious Provincial and National Lilizela Tourism Award for Service Excellence in the Meetings Exhibition and Special Events (MESE) category. The Lilizela Tourism Awards recognise and reward tourism players and businesses tha...