CSIR wants more PhD graduates in its ranks
The council tasked with the country’s scientific development says it wants to produce more PhD graduates so it can expand its research capability and output.…
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CSIR and ICASA paper on dynamic spectrum management wins big
CSIR research into dynamic spectrum and future internet networks continues to garner international recognition; this after a paper co-written by the CSIR and…
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
South Africa ratified the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in 1997 to promote international cooperation to combat desertification and the…
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A new tool for detecting harmful algal blooms before it’s too late
A harmful Algal blooms (HABS) detection tool, developed by the CSIR, has recently gone live. This is the first Decision Support tool on the Oceans and Coast…
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Minister of Science and Technology outlines priorities in her budget vote speech
In a speech that illustrated the relevance and responsibility of the CSIR in using science, technology and innovation to reverse the plight of marginalised and…
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Call for Expression of Interest (EoI)
Product and process development incubation support to Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) Invitation The BIDC is a CSIR (www.csir.co.za)…
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SA climate experts warn of a drier future in Western Cape
South Africa’s foremost climate experts met at the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform in Cape Town recently to discuss the drought condition that…
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Space activities vital for sustainable growth
The coordination of space activities across the continent is vital for unlocking the promise that space holds for sustainable development, as well as economic…
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Harnessing digital technologies for development
The Sheffield University-led strategic research network partnership begins its research into digital data for development with the initial meeting held at the…
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New book on geoinformatics for marine and coastal management
CSIR principal researcher Dr Louis Celliers has co-edited a new book and valuable resource in the management of the oceans, seas and coasts of the world.…
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New project to assess how governments can help environmental refugees
Researchers from the CSIR are investigating the impact of climate-induced migration or environmental refugees in the Southern African region, focusing on…
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CSIR shifts to eco-friendly cleaning products on its campuses – protecting the environment while supporting local innovation
Demonstrating its support of green living and local innovation, the CSIR has successfully implemented the use of a local range of eco-friendly biological…
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Agrément South Africa’s certified brick making machine goes continental
An Agrément South Africa certified technology, Hydraform, is changing how the brick industry is manufacturing bricks, one interlocking block at a time. The…
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Crash test dummies enhanced
The CSIR’s capability to test the performance of military vehicles when detonating a landmine has been significantly enhanced with the updating of the…
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Development of the Green Book on human settlement adaptation for climate change on track
The CSIR has completed the first stage leading up to the development of guidelines on how municipalities can adapt human settlements to withstand the impact of…
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Spotting sinkholes from the sky
The risk of sinkholes forming without warning is a concern in many inhabited areas all over the world. A massive sinkhole recently appeared near Danielskuil in…
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