Transport and freight logistics researcher wins the 2015 JD Roberts Award
The 2015 JD Roberts Award for Emerging Researchers was presented to Dr Jacomine Grobler for her contribution to the development of mathematical models and…
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Changing the economic landscape through improved industrial efficiency
South African manufacturers have made a compelling business case for energy efficiency by cutting R1.1 billion in energy costs, reducing consumption by 1340GWh…
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Minister Pandor launches casting simulation network
Simulation software improves and confirms casting processes and tools, thereby providing the South African foundry sector with advanced technology to equip it…
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The CSIR shares milestone payments with two Lephalale communities
Two communities from the Lephalale area in Limpopo will receive milestone payments from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) resulting…
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CSIR scoops award for business incubation and information at international enterprise development event
The CSIR's enterprise creation for development activities have been singled out for the Award for Business Incubation and Information at the Forging Enterprise…
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Science partnership to improve the quality of indigenous food products in the SADC region
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Botswana's National Food Technology Research Centre (NFTRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Launch of strategic environmental assessment of shale gas development
Minister of Environmental Affairs, Ms Edna Molewa; Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi Pandor; and Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Godfrey…
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CSIR's biotechnology spin-off company wins prestigious new product award at an international science exhibition
ReSyn Biosciences, a biotechnology spin-off company from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), has won a prestigious new product award at…
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Scientists say four of nine boundaries that make Earth a safe and stable place to live, crossed
Four of nine planetary boundaries that underpin our life on Earth by making the planet a safe, stable and resilient place to live, have been crossed as a…
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2014 sees financial benefits from renewable energy exceed costs in South Africa
An independent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) found that renewable energy from South Africa’s first wind and solar (…
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First of its kind CSIR study utilising remote sensing tools sheds light on SA's water quality
A study funded by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Science and Technology, using innovative remote sensing…
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The CSIR and the University of Blida to establish a Joint Centre of Excellence in aeronautics
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa and the University of Blida in Algeria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU…
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Hydrogen research facility launched at the CSIR
South Africa is constantly improving mineral processing technologies to enable more cost-effective and wider exploitation of the country's mineral resources,…
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Mining sector to benefit from the CSIR's multidisciplinary research, development and innovation approach
South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) continues to undertake research, development and innovation to benefit the South African…
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CSIR metallurgists receive prestigious Harvey Shacklock Gold Medal Award
Two CSIR metallurgists have been awarded the prestigious Harvey Shacklock Gold Medal Award - the highest accolade in the South African welding industry in…
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The CSIR and Stellenbosch University renew an agreement on multidisciplinary research collaboration
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Stellenbosch University (SU) renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) following successful…
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