CSIR partners with the 2022 Sasol Solar Challenge
The Sasol Solar Challenge (SSC) is pleased to announce that the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has joined the event as the official…
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CSIR biodegradability testing laboratory to tackle leakage of plastic waste into environment
Media statement South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) now hosts Africa’s only laboratory equipped to test and verify imported or…
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CSIR leads research, development and innovation in sustainable wastewater management in South Africa
South Africa’s worrying state of wastewater management requires urgent public-private partnerships to accelerate technology development to improve the current…
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CSIR researchers urge learners to consider careers in science
“Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) inspires young people to generate new technologies and ideas that are crucial to developing…
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Young CSIR scientists use scientific knowledge to shape SA knowledge economy
The scientific research work of eight young scientists was acknowledged at the recently held 7th Emerging Researchers Symposium (ERS), hosted by the Council…
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MINISTER NZIMANDE WELCOMES AFRICA’S NEW INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE SCIENCE COLLABORATION
The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, welcomed Africa's recently launched science diplomacy initiative aimed at ensuring…
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Minister Nzimande to launch multilateral collaboration to address humanitarian challenges in Africa
Media advisory The Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, will launch Africa’s new science diplomacy initiative, in Pretoria…
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Young CSIR scientists present innovative research solutions to drive a culture of entrepreneurship in SA
Media Advisory Young researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will battle it out for the best innovative research solutions…
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CSIR radio spectrum innovators receive global recognition at the Internet for All Competition 2022
A team of researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) who has found innovative ways for the country to make more of its finite…
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GDRT in collaboration with CSIR launch the PotholeFixGP app for Gauteng motorists
The recently launched PotholeFixGP mobile application (app) has already recorded 4 861 downloads on the Google Play Store, with 1547 potholes reported by users…
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CSIR releases its annual statistics on power generation in South Africa for 2021
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has released its annual statistics on power generation in South Africa for the year 2021. Highlights…
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CSIR voice computing research helps non-readers to become readers
Conventional reading is currently accessible only to the traditionally literate person. Many school learners face barriers to reading, and consequently…
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CSIR commemorative book available online
A book that captures a small selection of highlights of the CSIR’s first 75 years has been released online and will soon be available in print. A story of our…
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Mandela Mining Precinct showcases better rock drills for uptake by SA mines
The Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP) today displayed two lighter, significantly faster, quieter and more energy-efficient rock drills at its premises in…
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CSIR continues to invest in research of low-cost wastewater treatment, but calls for additional funding to improve water supply
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) calls for more funding to be directed to water research and the development of technologies to…
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