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CSIR strengthens ties with Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

 As published by CSIRO Internal Communication 21 July 2014 “A high level delegation from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of South Africa visited CSIRO in Canberra [Australia] to renew a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed by both organisations in 1994. The delegation was led by Professor Francis Petersen, Chairman of […]

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Ugandan delegation visits CSIR for benchmarking exercise

The CSIR hosted a delegation from the Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT) for a five-day benchmarking exercise, ending on 18 July 2014. UICT is a public tertiary institution that is operated and managed by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the national communications regulator. The aim of the visit was to obtain best […]

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South Africa/South Korea Call for Joint Science and Technology Research Collaboration. Deadline 1 September 2014

The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals for joint research projects involving South African and South Korean researchers, following the bilateral agreement on cooperation between South Africa and the Republic of South Korea in science and technology which was signed in the Republic of Korea in February 2004. The areas of focus […]

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CSIR and Eskom to take energy research collaboration up a level

  With the national energy strategy currently under review and keeping in mind Eskom’s vision for the last 90 years to provide the lowest/least cost energy for the growth and development of South Africa, the CSIR/Eskom steering committee is geared to come up with a strategy that will drive the partnership going forward. Eighteen months […]

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NRF call for proposals: SA/China research collaboration. Deadline 30 April 2014

South Africa and the People’s Republic of China established formal diplomatic relations in January 1998.  In 2013, the two countries agreed to launch 2 flagship projects in the field of water research as pilot projects for expanding the bilateral cooperation.  The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals in the following areas:  Efficient […]

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NRF call for proposals: SA/Romania research collaboration. Deadline 16 May 2014

South Africa and the Government of Romania signed an agreement 15 September 2004 in Bucharest, Romania aimed at contributing to scientific advancement in both countries through the funding of joint research activities in specified research fields; providing an opportunity for young researchers in the two countries to engage; supporting the advancement of basic research and; […]

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German Aerospace Centre explores collaborative opportunities with the CSIR, 25 March 2014

The CSIR recently hosted an introductory meeting with the Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) – the German Aerospace Centre – at the CSIR International Convention Centre. This meeting came after a request from the DLR to explore research collaboration opportunities with the CSIR in the fields of aerospace and transport. The meeting was […]

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NRF call for proposals – NRF and National Natural Science Foundation of China Collaboration. Deadline: 28 April 2014

The National Research Foundation (NRF) 2014 call for proposals for NRF and National Natural Science Foundation of China Collaboration is now open. Proposals may be submitted in the following areas:    Fungal bioresources (taxonomy; biodiversity; culture collection and barcoding) Fungal ecology  Fungal application (new bioactive compounds; new enzymes; new drugs; application in food; agriculture,  and bioenergy) […]

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NRF call for proposals: SA/China research collaboration. Deadline: 30 April 2014

South Africa and the People’s Republic of China signed an agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation in 1999. A  Joint Committee, composed of representatives from both sides, was put in place to translate the agreement into cooperative activities. In 2001, the relations were given impetus through the creation of a Bi-National Commission to champion bilateral […]

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Giving traction to CSIR/Denel MoU, 14 February 2014

The CSIR and Denel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2013. Commenting on the MoU, Berenice Lue; Group Manager Strategic Partnerships indicated that there are already ongoing collaborations on several projects between the CSIR and Denel. The intention is to take the partnership to an increased level of engagement that allows us to do […]

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