According to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR) signed in Moscow on 25 March 2010, the parties invite scientists from both South Africa and Russia to submit joint research proposals. Specific areas of cooperation are: Fundamentals of nuclear and beam technologies. Laser technologies. […]
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NRF and Russian foundation for basic research: joint call for project proposals – Deadline: 1 August 2013
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Transnet and CSIR discuss project implementation, 22 February 2013
On 22 February 2013 delegates from Transnet and CSIR attended a project proposals workshop at the CSIR Pretoria Knowledge Commons to identify priority projects for kick off. Ms Berenice Lue Marais from CSIR Strategic Alliances welcomed all participants in particular the Transnet partners. The strategic relationship between Transnet and the CSIR was formalised in February […]
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CSIR/Transnet strategic partnership gains momentum
Members of the Transnet Rail Engineering (TRE) executive team visited the CSIR on 12 October 2012 for a tour of research facilities at the CSIR’s Pretoria campus. The delegation was welcomed by CSIR executives, led by CEO Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, who lauded the commitment from members of both organisations in crafting the strategic partnership. Berenice […]
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All aboard! CSIR Executives take a tour of Transnet…
The discussions regarding formalising the CSIR/Transnet partnership gained momentum when CSIR executives accepted an invite to tour Transnet Rail Engineering’s Kilner Park (Pretoria) plant on 19 July 2012. CSIR Chief Executive Officer Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, who led the CSIR delegation, conveyed excitement about working with Transnet on a larger scale than before. “Thank you for […]
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CSIR-Transnet relationship gathers steam
A team of engineers from Transnet’s Rail Engineering division visited a number of CSIR laboratories recently on a fact-finding mission. The aim of the visit, according to Ntombi Twala, Transnet product development, was to see if they could tap into CSIR expertise as her organisation embarks on its expansion path. “We are here to see […]
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The CSIR forming new partnerships with Malaysia
CSIR Strategic Alliances, Berenice Lue Marais, hosted the Malaysian Industry Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) workshop in June 2012 at the CSIR Knowledge Commons. The workshop was initiated by Major-General (Ret) Otto Schür from Denel and, Brigadier-General (Ret) John Wesley, CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security’s (DPSS) Contract R&D Manager. Schür explained that he […]
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CSIR and DuPont partnering for a better future for all
Bjoern Meth, Sales Director at DuPont Southern Africa, believes that the challenges of the future are big and can only be solved with the creation of strong partnerships and networks that create solutions for the needs of enterprise. This he said at a meeting hosted by Berenice Lue Marais, CSIR Strategic Alliances. The focus of […]
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CSIR partnering with CARIRI to achieve impact under WAITRO encouragement
The CSIR signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) at the CSIR Knowledge Commons on 15 February 2012. This auspicious event was witnessed by his Excellency, High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr Harry Partap and a delegation from the World Association of Industrial […]
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