The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) is pleased to announce the nominees for the 26th prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards. The NSTF-South32 Awards: The NSTF Awards were established in 1998 as a collaborative effort to recognise and promote outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation by SET-related... Read more
Researching the effects of high fructose consumption on memory, learning capabilities
Free StateResearchUniversity of the Free State March 26, 2024
A researcher from the University of the Free State (UFS) is studying the influence of high fructose – a type of sugar naturally found in fruits, honey, and some vegetables – on memory and learning impairments and related metabolic/ systematic changes during different developmental stages. Zinhle Priscilla Mvelase, a... Read more
International research informs policy on SA’s agrifood system
ResearchUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal March 4, 2024
International, collaborative research with an agricultural focus centred at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is influencing policy to ensure a more diverse agrifood system in South Africa by mainstreaming neglected and underutilised crop species. This research emerges from years of work by researchers in the Sustainable and Healthy Food... Read more
NRF, Fondation Botnar, HSRC Launch u’GOOD Research Programme
Research December 11, 2023
Swiss philanthropic organisation, Fondation Botnar, has awarded the National Research Foundation (NRF) USD 10 million for the implementation of u’GOOD, a research programme that will study young people and their relational wellbeing in the Global South. The NRF will act as an intermediary organisation for the programme and will... Read more
Study shows surge in funding for universities, but stark inequality remains
Research November 16, 2023
A study commissioned by Inyathelo, the South African Institute for Advancement, has revealed a significant increase in philanthropic funding for South African universities. However, the research also exposes deep-seated disparities in funding distribution that continue to plague the higher education sector. South African universities saw a remarkable increase in... Read more
Prof Loretta Feris, Vice-Principal: Academic, University of Pretoria, was the keynote speaker at the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Humanities Annual Lecture held on 8 November 2023. She addressed the Role of Humanities Education in the Context of a Failing State. The Humanities Lecture is a prestigious... Read more
SAYAS inaugurates new members
Research November 14, 2023
SAYAS inaugurated 10 new members at the annual ASSAf Awards Ceremony on 9 November 2023 in Cape Town. The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) is the voice of young scientists in South Africa. SAYAS aims to contribute towards solutions to national and global challenges facing society; provide... Read more
ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement
Research November 13, 2023
ASSAf annually awards ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking to the benefit of society. This year the awards were presented to two eminent scientists, Prof Richard Cowling and Prof Glenda Gray, at its Annual Awards Ceremony held on 9 November 2023. Distinguished Prof Richard Cowling... Read more
SA’s top scholars honoured
Research November 13, 2023
Thirty-eight of the country’s leading scholars and scientists were inaugurated as Members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) at the annual Awards Ceremony on 9 November 2023. As the official Academy of South Africa, ASSAf has as a core function to honour the country’s most outstanding... Read more
NRF, NNR signs strategic partnership agreement
Research November 7, 2023
The National Research Foundation (NRF) and National Nuclear Regulator’s (NNR) Centre of Excellence for Nuclear Safety and Security (CNSS) have concluded a strategic partnership agreement aimed at strengthening the development of critical nuclear safety and security skills in the nuclear energy sector; develop joint collaborative research programmes (at national... Read more
