The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) hosted a delegation from the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) on Wednesday, 15 January 2014 at the CSIR campus in Pretoria. The visitors were hosted by CSIR Biosciences and the National Laser Centre (NLC) and attended discussions around possible research collaboration and technology transfer, particularly through facilitating […]
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SA/Germany joint S&T research call for thematic cooperation proposals 2014: Deadline 14 March 2014
You are invited to submit joint research proposals in the following areas: Biotechnology for a bio-economy and health Natural resources (sustainable management and production) Astronomy. A bilateral agreement on science and technology (S&T) cooperation between South Africa and Germany was signed in 1996. It is intended to expand on existing collaborations, establish new contacts or […]
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Notes from the National System of Innovation Forum held at DST on 11 November 2013.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) hosted a Forum in support of the National System of Innovation (NSI) at their Offices in Pretoria on 11 November 2013. Ms Eunice Ndeke attended the Forum on behalf of Ms Berenice Lue Marais. The Forum was attended by 26 participants drawn mostly from universities. Ms Lisa Du […]
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Potential cooperation between CSIR and AnHui Province, China
The CSIR hosted two delegates from the Embassy of the Republic of China, Huang Wei and Dr Zhang Dong on 8 October 2013 to discuss potential collaboration between the CSIR and AnHui Province, China. CSIR was represented by Berenice Lue Marais, Dr Daniel Visser Themba Belle and Sipho Mtsweni. Ms Lue Marais presented the CSIR […]
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CSIR Africa Workshop, 11 September 2013
The CSIR hosted the Africa workshop at the Knowledge Commons on 11 September 2013. The purpose of the workshop was to share information on current initiatives in Africa. In attendance were representatives from CSIR, DST, NEPAD, DIRCO, IDC and the dti. CSIR initiatives on the Continent are Africa Laser Centre, SANBIO, Nanomedicine, Climate Change, Infrastructure […]
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Opening of the Call: Nanotechnology Flagships Project (NFP) Funding Instrument. Deadline: 23 September 2013
In partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the National Research Foundation (NRF) through the Nanotechnology Flagships Project (NFP), seeks to promote nanoscience and nanotechnology research to ensure that South Africa is ready to optimally use nanotechnology to enhance the nation’s global competitiveness and sustainable economic growth. More info: The nanotechnology Flagships Project
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Call for proposals: 2013 International Opportunities Fund
The Belmont Forum is collaborating with the European Joint Programming Initiative on Agriculture, Food Security and Climate Changethrough an International Opportunities Fund to call for inter-disciplinary research proposals on ‘food security and land use change’. The call provides an opportunity for international research teams/consortia to contribute to addressing the challenges of complex interactions among the […]
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Call for proposals: create and manage sector-specific innovation funds. Closing date: Friday, 16 August 2013 at 15:00
The Department of Science and Technology is encouraging industry innovation partnerships as part of a broader government effort to support industry competitiveness. The main objective is to create an environment where government can effectively partner with industry and support co-investments in research, development and innovation (RDI) in key strategic sectors of the economy. The requirement […]
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EUREKA network delegation visits the CSIR
On 12 June 2013, a delegation from the international EUREKA Network – guests of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) – visited the CSIR the National Laser Centre (NLC) and Meraka Institute on a fact-finding mission to investigate R&D networking and partnership opportunities with South Africa. EUREKA is an intergovernmental network launched in 1985, […]
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Call for nominations Women in Science Awards
Call for nominations 2013 South African Women in Science Awards The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is calling for nominations to recognise and award excellence by women scientists and researchers. The awards are aimed at profiling women scientists and researchers as role models for younger scientists and researchers; as well as encourage and reward […]
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