The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is proud to have been named one of the 2023 United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Champions of the Earth, for its contribution to the fight against plastic pollution. On 30 October 2023, UNEP announced that the CSIR had been select...
CSIR localises cost-effective graphene synthesis technology
The CSIR’s Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials (CeNAM) has developed a graphene synthesis technology platform that is cost-effective and accessible to local businesses. This platform stands out in terms of affordability when compared to the typical international market prices. Graphe...
African Biomanufacturing Workforce Training and Skills Development Programme
The CSIR launched the African Bio-manufacturing Workforce Development and Training Programme in June 2023. The programme, aimed at developing a skilled and competent workforce in the biomanufacturing sector in Africa, is expected to run for three years. The first intake focused on biomanufacturin...
African Biomanufacturing Workforce Training and Skills Development Programme
Course in Biomanufacturing Technologies (CSIR-BT-1A) In line with the programme, the CSIR will be offering a course in biomanufacturing technologies (CSIRBT-1A). The CSIR’s goal in providing this course is to assist in growing and developing the biomanufacturing sector on the African continent th...
CSIR co-develops composite material for one of Africa’s largest steel pipe companies
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has developed a polymer composite solution for one of Africa’s largest steel pipe manufacturers, Hall Longmore, which takes them one step closer to offering the South African water industry a localised push-fit application for pressurised...