Strategic Partnerships

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CSIR Strategic Alliances provides leadership in the structuring of strategic partnerships between the CSIR and R&D stakeholders that draw on the science competencies of multiple CSIR units and centres.
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Communication from Sasol: Electronic submission of invoices

Electronic Submission of Invoices Sasol Supply Chain Communications | Electronic Submission of Invoices  Dear Sasol Supplier,  Over the past year Sasol has been transitioning away from paper based supplier invoices, to electronic invoices received via the Ariba Quadrem system.  We are currently receiving 50% of all supplier invoices via the system (in the order of […]

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Communication from SASOL Supplier Management

Sasol Procure-to-Pay (PtP) Process Dear Valued Supplier,  We know you would like to be paid on time, every time for the services and or goods you supply to Sasol. To enable us to realize this dream we need your support in terms of following a process that will result in prompt payments to you. Kindly […]

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Danish Ministry visits the CSIR to talk possible co-operation

The Danish Ministry of the Environment visited the CSIR on 9 June 2015 at Knowledge Commons. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss possible co-operation between Denmark and South Africa in the areas of water and the environment. A full article will follow shortly.

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CSIR scores rave reviews from German delegation

The CSIR hosted a high-profile delegation from the German state of Thuringia on 5 May 2015, led by Wolfgang Tiefensee, German Minister for Economic Affairs, Science and Digital Society of the German state of Thuringia. Minister Tiefensee joined CSIR CEO, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi to establish new contacts and lay the foundation for future collaborations. This […]

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Vietnamese delegation expresses interest in CSIR’s biosciences research

 A delegation from Vietnam led by Dr Do Trung Ta, head of Committee of the National Programme for High-tech Development who is also former Minister of Information and Communication, and Chairman of National Science and Technology Policy Council, accompanied by a high-level delegation from his country visited the CSIR on 23 April 2015. The delegation […]

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The CSIR and DuPont renew their commitment with a signing of new Memorandum of Understanding

 The CSIR and DuPont, an American chemical company seeking to address some of the world’s biggest energy, technological and nutrition challenges signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 14 April 2015. The renewed MoU will focus on materials sciences, water technologies, safety and security, biosciences, the built environment and nutrition and health. Dr Rachel Chikwamba, […]

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Egyptians visit South Africa to accelerate joint research programme

The Egyptian Minister of Scientific Research, H.E. Prof. Sherif Hammad accompanied by a high level delegation visited the CSIR on 8 April 2015. The delegation’s interest was on the CSIR’s information, communication and technology (ICT), biosciences (particularly plant biotechnology), remote sensing and space science research. Prior to their visit at the CSIR, the delegation held […]

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CSIR, DST and Sudan seal the deal with an action plan

The Sudanese Federal Minister of Science and Communication, Dr Tahani Abdalla Attia, accompanied by a delegation from the Republic visited the CSIR on Monday 16 March 2015.  This followed an initial bilateral meeting in Khartoum, Sudan on 7 November 2014 between Minister Attia and the South African Minister of the Department of Science and Technology […]

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NRF Awards 2015: Call for nominations. Deadline: 13 May 2015

 The National Research Foundation (NRF) is requesting  nominations for NRF Awards in the following categories- Lifetime Achievement, Champion of research capacity development at SA higher education institutions, Transformation of the science cohort and Excellence in science engagement. The closing date for applications is 13 May 2015.  For enquiries please contact: Mrs Joyce Olivier Tel: 012 […]

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Win Up to $500,000 for science and tech solutions to stamp out wildlife crime

The USAID Global Development Lab invites the global research community to share bold and innovative solutions to stem the slaughter of the world’s wildlife. Wildlife trafficking is pushing many animals towards extinction, including species of elephants, rhinos, tigers, pangolins, turtles, and parrots. The crisis also has a human toll: in the last decade, more than […]

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