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Key aerodynamic test facility supports South Africa’s industry

The CSIR’s Low speed wind tunnel With over 50 years’ experience, the CSIR’s wind tunnel infrastructure plays a pivotal role in aeronautical development in…

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Enhanced training offered to the mining sector

Mine Fires and Explosion Research, Testing and Training Facility The CSIR is expanding and enhancing its training offering to include immersive, experiential…

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Understanding the effects of explosive and ballistic events on soldiers, vehicles and infrastructure for protection solutions

Detonics Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory Thorough knowledge of explosives is critical in developing technologies and systems to offer effective protection…

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Testing for niche waterborne pathogens

CSIR Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory The CSIR Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory has played a key role in the development of wastewater-based…

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CSIR researchers to brief media on latest HIV/AIDS and TB research

Media advisory: 10/12/2021 The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will host a virtual media briefing to share progress made by the…

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Call for Expression of Interest: Optical tracking system

The CSIR is looking for a partner to commercialise an optical tracker to be used in conjunction with point-and-track platforms. Click here for more information…

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CSIR learning factory: skills development and innovation in 4IR

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16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence

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Decadal Plan workshop advances STI strides

Charting the future of science, technology and innovation (STI), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Department of Science and…

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Science Forum South Africa 2021 returns to CSIR International Convention Centre

The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) will host this year's Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) at its traditional home, with a number of exciting in-…

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Re-issue: Call for proposals (Regional Innovation Networking platforms)

Proposals for grant funding are hereby invited for the following three separate and independent elements within the RISP: A. Regional Innovation Networking…

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RAPDASA partners with RobMech and PRASA on their 22nd conference

The annual international Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa (RAPDASA) hybrid conference took place on 3 - 5 November at the CSIR…

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Call for Expression of Interest: Unmanned aircraft system technology and business development

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2021 Municipal election results

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Marine Programme Virtual Industry Day

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Government, Industry establish a forum enabling participation by organised labour in SA's mining modernisation research agenda

With the modernisation of South African mining taking shape, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); and the Minerals Council South Africa – through…

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