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SCIENCESCOPE VOLUME 18: WOMEN IN SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY

In celebration of Women’s Day on 9 August 2021, this edition of ScienceScope focuses on CSIR women. Some of the women featured are involved in Covid-19-related research, while others are working, alongside their colleagues – the men and women of the CSIR – to continue with work that will help mak...

CSIR launches roadmap to address challenges that hinder smart settlements in South Africa

A roadmap to upscale transformative innovation in South African homes and communities has been launched. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) partnered with the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (DHSWS) to come u...

CSIR ScienceScope Vol 17: Focus on the fourth industrial revolution

Read the latest edition of the CSIR's magazine, ScienceScope . This edition highlights some key issues of significance as the country starts to implement its fourth industrial revolution strategy. It also features CSIR people, research and development, as well as infrastructure. Contact Person: A...

CSIR releases annual power sector statistics highlighting the role of all power generating technologies in 2020

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its annual statistics on power generation in South Africa for 2020. The 2020 statistics have expanded the focus to include all utility-scale generating technologies including coal, nuclear, hydro, solar photovoltaics (PV), win...

Science and technology solutions to help SA’s economic recovery under the spotlight

The acceleration of South Africa’s energy transformation to address current economic challenges and industrialisation opportunities for the country’s economic recovery will take centre stage at the upcoming virtual Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) 7th Biennial Conference. The...