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AFRICAN BIOMANUFACTURING WORKFORCE TRAINING AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The CSIR is pleased to announce the commencement of its Vaccine Production Technologies course (CSIR-VP-1A), scheduled to start on Monday, 1 July 2024, as part…

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Call for proposals: Regional Innovation Support Programme (RISP)

  Below are documents to download: Frequently asked questions (FAQs) - [pdf] RISP Call for proposal - [pdf] Proposal template - [docx]    …

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President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledges CSIR’s role on IKS

President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged CSIR’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) programme and its pivotal role towards achieving biodiversity at the…

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CSIR Instruments available for sale

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Team CSIR honoured at Sixth Parliament Legacy Report on Science and Innovation meeting

Continue to prioritise science, engineering and technology. This was the message when the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education, Science and…

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CSIR and UP hosts media briefing on misinformation during elections

Today, 19 March 2024, researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the University of Pretoria (UP) hosts a virtual media…

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CSIR conducts environmental assessment for proposed green hydrogen hub

Proposed green hydrogen hub Globally, initiatives are being pursued to generate green energy that does not utilise fossil fuels. South Africa has the potential…

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KZN’s rural Ixopo community receives a massive broadband internet boost

AdNotes, in partnership with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa, are…

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Localised manufacturing: Leading toolmaker brings South African products to the market

The Gauteng-based Impala Bolt and Nut expanded its toolmaking operations to offer locally produced South African parts to the market, reducing their reliance…

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A team of six brilliant minds from CSIR stood out at the SPIE Conference

From 27 January to 01 February 2024, the CSIR biophotonics researchers showcased their expertise at the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (…

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A CSIR inspiring story: From bursary student to Research Group Leader

“As I reflect on my journey, the most important lesson I've learned along the way is that true leadership is not defined by titles or accolades, but by the…

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African Biomanufacturing workforce training and skills development programme

The CSIR is pleased to announce the commencement of the biomanufacturing technologies course (CSIR-BT-1A), scheduled to start on Monday, 6 May 2024, as part of…

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CSIR is at Africa Mining Indaba

Catch CSIR Impact Area Manager Jeffrey Baloyi tonight, 5 February 2024, at 21:30 on Munghana Lonene FM as he speaks about the circular economy in the mining…

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Qfrency TTS: Technological symphony crafting connections and changing lives

Step into the world of Qfrency text-to-speech (TTS), a symphony of technology orchestrated by the CSIR Voice Computing Research Group. Qfrency TTS is the first…

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From lab marvel to global pavement pioneer: Journey of the CSIR heavy vehicle simulator

In the halls of scientific innovation, South Africa’s heavy vehicle simulator (HVS) has carved out its place as a groundbreaking tool in road infrastructure.…

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Revolutionising South Africa’s construction industry: Introducing the CSIR-developed green cement

The tale of the CSIR-developed green cement goes beyond technological innovation; is an innovation that promises a future where sustainability and…

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