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The students wanted to visit the CSIR to learn about the latest research in agriculture, water, climate change and remote sensing. With little time to spare, Mobe set about composing the perfect programme, to the delight of Frederick Mashao of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and the School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UL. Read more...
Charting the future of science, technology and innovation (STI), the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) jointly hosted a workshop on the Decadal Plan from 22 to 23 November 2021. This workshop, which took place at the CSIR’s Knowledge Commons, with key CSIR and DSI drivers, largely focussed on STI priority areas in support of the societal grand challenges.
The CSIR is formulating new specifications for bitumen. Bitumen is a tar-like substance that is mixed with aggregate particles to pave roads.
The CSIR has developed eco-friendly biological agents to use in domestic ponds and dams to promote fish health and growth...
CSIR researchers are developing the antibody-based biotechnology behind the rapid tests in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), starting with tomato spotted wilt virus, pepper ringspot virus and banana bunchy top virus, respectively. Click here to read this story.
Navigating a course towards blue economies and making positive changes in ports was the core concern at this year’s African Harbour Masters’ Conference. Held from 2 to 4 April 2025 in Cape Town, the CSIR participated in high-level discussions, exhibitions and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and drive sustainable growth within the port and maritime sector. Joining 150 conference delegates, #TeamCSIR showcased its advanced capabilities to provide smart and innovative solutions for sustainable port operations in Africa and beyond. Click here to read this story.
Held under the theme, “Implementing Science-Based Solutions and Strategies for Coastal Resilience”, the duo from the CSIR’s Coastal Systems and Earth Observation Research Group showcased the recent research findings from their PhDs indicating that the increasing pressure that South African coastal zones and ecosystems are facing stem from anthropogenic factors.
Omarjee shared the findings of a study based on the daily influence of eutrophication on pH in aquatic ecosystems. Here, laboratory experiments were conducted to determine the influence of aquatic biomass on pH variability during diurnal intervals.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), in collaboration with the South African Broadcasting Corporation, will once again be part of the South African elections, utilising its election night prediction model for the 2024 national and provincial elections. This model was first introduced by the CSIR during the 1999 general elections.