The South African Police Service (SAPS) hosted a colloquium in November 2014, which focused was on demilitarising the police in a democratic dispensation, as well as policing in a violence society: a case for South Africa. The CSIR and the SAPS signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in February 2014, which facilitated a formal invitation […]
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Newton Institutional Links call for proposals. Deadline 4 December 2014
The Call for proposals for the Newton Institutional Links programme is now open. The Newton Fund is part of the United Kingdom’s (UK) official development assistance aimed at developing science and innovation partnerships that promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) currently exists between the UK and the […]
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NRF Call for Very Long-Baseline Interferometry Astronomy Proposals. Deadline 1 December 2014
The National Research Foundation is inviting proposals for the Newton Fund – an initiative to strengthen research and innovation partnerships between the UK and emerging knowledge economies. The Fund forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment which is monitored by the Organisation for Economic Development (OECD). ODA funded activity focuses on outcomes that […]
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Ready for lift off: CSIR participating in Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo
The CSIR will be participating in the biennial African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Centurion from 17 to 21 September 2014 to showcase the latest strategic defence and aerospace science, engineering and technologies. Delegations from around the world will be attending the AAD Expo, and the event will also […]
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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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CSIR to bask in the impending Basque/Tecnalia partnership
The CSIR recently facilitated a meeting between various public and private entities from the Basque Country – an autonomous region in Spain. These entities included representatives from the technology research and development institute called Tecnalia – an institution similar to the CSIR in nature and focus. Prior to this visit, it had been engaging the […]
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CSIR and Transnet learning, sharing knowledge, skills and expertise
The CSIR and Transnet recently held a capability show-and-tell focusing solely on electronics. Two CSIR operating units; CSIR Materials Science and Manufacturing and CSIR Defence, Peace, Safety and Security, showcased some of their best work to Transnet with the hope of strengthening ties and making more of an impact with the partnership. The guests attended […]
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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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Denel/CSIR partnership adds momentum to national objectives
Denel’s auditorium was a hive of activity as the CSIR and Denel Steering committee met for the second time on 15 May 2014, after the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) eight months ago. Willie van der Walt – Engineering Executive at Denel Aerostructures – in his opening remarks reminded those gathered that it […]
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Science to support ‘smart policing’ 18 February 2014
By Strategic Partnerships on February 24, 2014 in posts, Public sector, South African Police Service, Uncategorized
On 18 February, CSIR CEO, Dr Sibusiso Sibisi, and SAPS National Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) in Pretoria. The MoA will create an institutional framework for SAPS to have direct access to a scientific, engineering and technology base to support both the operational and strategic components of their duty towards […]
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