AdNotes wins SMME Award at GovTech 2025 with groundbreaking use of CSIR’s S-GLSD technology
In a landmark moment for South African innovation, AdNotes was awarded the prestigious SMME Award at GovTech 2025 (held from 8 to 10 September 2025); a victory…
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CSIR and UK advance Sodium-ion battery tech for South Africa’s sustainable energy future
As the global trend towards clean energy accelerates, countries are urgently seeking reliable, cost-effective battery technologies to support the integration…
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Air quality modellers called on to help improve air quality in Johannesburg
The CSIR and environmental consultancy Zabcor have teamed up to help the City of Johannesburg with the development of a Clean Air Zone Policy to help the…
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CSIR@80 | G-STIC Conference: Technology solutions for sustainable development
The anticipation is building up for the upcoming CSIR Conference, which will take place from 8 to 10 October 2025, at the CSIR International Convention Centre…
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CSIR boasts southern hemisphere’s longest wave-generation facility to study coastal structure performance
The CSIR now boasts the longest 2D wave flume facility in the southern hemisphere. These wave facilities are used to generate predefined wave conditions to…
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CSIR’s Dr Reevana Balmahoon participates at inaugural CNBC Africa AI Summit
At the inaugural CNBC Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit, held on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa, the…
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Call for proposals: CSIR Rental Pool Programme 2026/27
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting proposals for the Rental Pool Programme (RPP) for the 2026/27 financial year. Funded by…
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A call for proposals: African Laser Centre - Research Collaboration Programme 2026
The African Laser Centre, a flagship initiative championed by the New Partnership for Africa’s Development and funded by the Department of Science, Technology…
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Continued global warming headlines “State of the Climate in 2024” report
The latest information on the global climate state has been released in the publication “The State of the Climate 2024”. Contributions from scientists…
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CSIR supports the South African delegation at the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee 2025
Strong support for urgent and coordinated international action to end plastic pollution across its full life cycle remained at the forefront during the second…
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CSIR showcases 5G and TVWS tech at University of Limpopo, highlighting inclusive connectivity
On 20 August 2025, the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) captivated the University of Limpopo campus in Mankweng with a demonstration of…
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DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Programme for African Students
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation – Council for Scientific and Industrial Research African Laser Centre ( DSTI-CSIR ALC) invites…
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DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Knowledge Exchange Programme 2026
The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation – Council for Scientific and Industrial Research African Laser Centre Knowledge Exchange Programme (…
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CSIR to host 8th Emerging Researchers Symposium
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host its 8th Emerging Researchers Symposium (ERS), an initiative designed to empower the next…
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CSIR ocean expert to serve on seventh Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The CSIR’s Dr Sandy Thomalla has been selected as a first author on the seventh assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).…
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National Space Conference: CSIR calls for investment in local radar satellites
The CSIR is calling for urgent investment in radar and other satellite technologies that researchers say could transform agriculture, energy, security and even…
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