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 […]
Tag Archives | 2013
Notes from the workshop on the European Union’s new Framework Programme Horizon 2020, 14 February 2014
The Department of Science and Technology (DST) hosted a workshop to launch the European Union’s new Framework Programme Horizon 2020 (H2020) to the South African science and technology community. The workshop was held at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria on 27 January 2014. Eunice Ndeke attended the Forum on behalf of CSIR Strategic […]
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Access to competitive funding opportunities now available through SciVal Funding, 12 February 2014
To make funding information required by the organisation’s SET base easily accessible, CSIR Information Services (CSIRIS) partnered with CSIR Strategic Alliances and Communication to source a funding database and subscribed to SciVal Funding. Xoliswa Matroko, CSIRIS Information Specialist who led the project says, “A while ago, CSIRIS embarked on a drive to investigate the concept […]
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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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CSIR hosts Nestlé global board delegation, 12 November 2013
The Nestlé global board delegation led by its chairman, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, visited the CSIR campus in Pretoria in September 2013 to get a first-hand impression of the CSIR campus including its scientific and industrial capabilities. The visit was hosted by the CSIR Group Strategic Partnerships office in conjunction with CSIR Biosciences. Dr Rachel Chikwamba, CSIR […]
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Notes from the AMCHAM Public Affairs Forum meeting – Current status of the business and government relationship, 22 October 2013
The American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) hosted a Public Affairs Forum, at Hewlett -Packard offices on the 22 October 2013. CSIR was represented by Ms Berenice Lue Marais and Mr Themba Belle. Mr Michael Spicer from Business Leadership South Africa spoke on the …”Current status of the business and government relationship.” Read More Contact: Themba […]
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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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NEPAD Business Foundation Meeting
This meeting took place on the 17 October 2013 at the CSIR Convention Centre. This was a thematic working group meeting focusing on Regional Market Integration. The meeting was chaired by Henri Minaar and there were representatives from the dti ( Zanele Mthethwa, bilateral and Rachel …multilateral), Rand Water (Jimmy Manyi), rep from USAID (Bill …), EU, UNDP […]
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Spanish delegation visits CSIR
The CSIR hosted a Spanish delegation at the NLC on the 16 October 2013. This was as a result of a request from TIA. In attendance at the meeting was Francois Prinsloo, Themba Belle (CSIR), Tebogo Seseng (TIA) and the Spanish delegation led by Mr Juan Carlos Cortes, CDTI. The delegation was welcomed by Francois Prinsloo […]
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NRF call for research proposals – Indigenous Knowledge Systems. Deadline: 27 November 2013.
The National Research Foundation (NRF) invites researchers to submit proposals in the following areas: Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Bioeconomy (African traditional medicine, food security, technology, nutraceuticals, health and beauty, and cosmetics). IKS epistemology (Ubuntu and cosmology, taxonomies, pedagogies and methodologies). IKS and climate change (environmental management). Women and IKS-based technology innovations. IKS and energy […]
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