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Modelling a changed world: Providing expert insight for modelling of COVID-19

The CSIR’s Prof. Pravesh Debba is leading a group of digital modellers and collaborators that aim to share critical information, knowledge and data with the…

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A wastewater-based epidemiological tool to track COVID-19 in communities

The CSIR, in collaboration with WaterLab and the University of Pretoria, is testing wastewater, primary sludge and environmental water samples for COVID-19.…

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Ensuring safe drinking water in the Western Cape

The CSIR’s Coastal Systems Environmental Analytical Laboratory plays a pivotal role in water safety by providing essential analytical services to various…

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Keeping a watchful eye on our water

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSIR Microbiology and Parasitology Laboratory has screened many water samples for the presence of SARS-CoV-2 and…

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The influence of climate and weather on COVID-19

The Department of Science and Innovation has formed a team of leading South African environmental scientists from a range of institutions to consider the…

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CSIR COVID-19 Induction Video for visitors

This video aims to provide anyone visiting the CSIR with information and guidance on processes to prevent and minimise the spread of COVID-19 while on any of…

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Young CSIR researchers briefs media on the impact of cybercrimes and misinformation during COVID-19 pandemic

Media advisory: 23 June 2020 Media statement Young researchers from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) will share their research on…

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Your safety on campus is our priority

Maintaining a healthy and safe organisation is a priority for the leadership. For us to attain zero harm, zero disabling injuries and zero fatalities, we need…

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