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#WomensMonth: Meet Dr Judey Pretorius, the scientist transforming skincare

Aesthetic Medicine

#WomensMonth: Meet Dr Judey Pretorius, the scientist transforming skincare

Maroefah Smith 3 days

Distinguished UCT professor joins elite group at US science academy

Education

Distinguished UCT professor joins elite group at US science academy

8 May 2025

Severity of climate change has reached critical levels

Climate Change

Severity of climate change has reached critical levels

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 8 Nov 2024

Empowering our youth to leverage technology to build a better world

Youth Month

Empowering our youth to leverage technology to build a better world

Dr Mmaki Jantjies 7 Jun 2024

Alexia and Keerthana exploring Mahdia

Construction & Engineering

South African students showcase innovative TB detection, green tech at I-FEST2

27 Mar 2024

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Bursaries, Scholarships & Finance

NRF increases funding for postdoctoral fellows

20 Dec 2023

Gqeberha learner wins silver medal at Eskom science fair

Development

Gqeberha learner wins silver medal at Eskom science fair

12 Oct 2023

Taskeen Hasrod to represent South Africa in international FameLab competition

Science & Engineering

Taskeen Hasrod to represent South Africa in international FameLab competition

22 Sep 2023

Supplied image: Reinhold Mangundu

Education & Skills Development

Eco-paralysis: What it is and how to beat it

Savannah Burns 21 Jul 2023

Source: Supplied. Naledi Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation delivered her keynote address at the opening of the 14th International Congress of Human Genetics at the CTICC this week.

Medical Research

South Africa at coalface of genetics research

Katja Hamilton 23 Feb 2023

Source: Je’nine May. Sharief Hendricks, president of the South African Sports Medicine Association.

Sports Science

SA Sports Medicine Association appoints its youngest president

Kamva Somdyala 19 Jan 2023

UP's Prof Michael Wingfield wins Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award

Forestry

UP's Prof Michael Wingfield wins Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award

13 Jul 2022

Imminent launch of Africa's first chicken meat made in a petri dish

Healthcare

Imminent launch of Africa's first chicken meat made in a petri dish

19 Apr 2022

The rise of the 'nursepreneur' scoops prestigious CSI award for Imperial Logistics' Unjani Clinics

NGO, NPO & Social Enterprise

The rise of the 'nursepreneur' scoops prestigious CSI award for Imperial Logistics' Unjani Clinics

Issued by Trialogue 30 Nov 2021

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists kicks off virtually next week

Primary & Secondary Education

Eskom Expo for Young Scientists kicks off virtually next week

20 Aug 2021

The 2021 World Food Prize recognises that fish are key for reducing hunger and malnutrition

Food Security

The 2021 World Food Prize recognises that fish are key for reducing hunger and malnutrition

Ben Belton 26 May 2021

New deputy vice-chancellor appointed at the North-West University

Higher Education

New deputy vice-chancellor appointed at the North-West University

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 13 May 2021

Scaling up bioenergy production could substantially raise water stress - new study

Food, Water & Energy Security

Scaling up bioenergy production could substantially raise water stress - new study

12 Mar 2021

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Forestry

Three SA researchers shortlisted in international forestry research award

11 Mar 2021

NWU student through to FameLab regional competition

Higher Education

NWU student through to FameLab regional competition

Issued by North-West University (NWU) 17 Feb 2021

Hand hygiene is important to fight Covid-19 but how can you do that without water. Shutterstock

Covid-19

Covid-19 policy briefs must be realistic: a review by young southern African scientists

Puleng Segalo, Adeyemi Oladapo Arem, Pradeep Kumar 20 Jan 2021

Image source: Getty/Gallo

Budget Speech

Of wishlists and tax incentives

Elizabeth Lombaard 24 Feb 2020

SA student wins international Green Talents Award

ESG & Sustainability

SA student wins international Green Talents Award

13 Nov 2019

Logistics & Transport

Uber launches Uber Movement in Cape Town

11 Nov 2019

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Medical Research

Advances in anti-ageing research: how chemistry could hold the key to better health

Lizzy Ostler 6 Nov 2019

Winners of the 2018/19 Science Oscars

Education

Winners of the 2018/19 Science Oscars

3 Jul 2019

Innovation shines at Eskom young scientists' expo

Primary & Secondary Education

Innovation shines at Eskom young scientists' expo

8 Oct 2018

Eskom young scientists gather in Johannesburg

Primary & Secondary Education

Eskom young scientists gather in Johannesburg

3 Oct 2018

Medical Research

Anti-ageing drugs are coming - an expert explains

Richard Faragher 12 Sep 2018

Bright young minds will vie for R14-million in prizes at Eskom Expo

Primary & Secondary Education

Bright young minds will vie for R14-million in prizes at Eskom Expo

30 Jul 2018

SA's young scientists at international showcase

Primary & Secondary Education

SA's young scientists at international showcase

18 May 2018

Agriculture

Next generation of growers visits Two-a-Day in Grabouw

12 Apr 2018

Marketing

Building knowledge-based economies in Africa

29 Mar 2018

Grade 9 learner develops device to prevent road accidents

Safety

Grade 9 learner develops device to prevent road accidents

19 Dec 2017

2017 Green Talents awardees

Infrastructure, Innovation & Technology

South African student scoops 2017 Green Talents award

1 Nov 2017

Agri Tech

Postharvest Pathology Symposium to address food waste

30 May 2017

Minister of science and technology, Naledi Pandoor

Medical Research

SA signs innovation agreement with Novartis

Nicci Botha 25 May 2017

SA learners participate in US science Olympiad

Primary & Secondary Education

SA learners participate in US science Olympiad

3 May 2017

Students at the 2017 Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Camp for Girls at the University of Wollongong. Paul Jones/UOW, Author provided

Inclusion, Empowerment & Social Justice

How to find success as a woman in science

Kara Perrow, Amy Wyatt, and Martina Sanderson-Smit 13 Feb 2017

Oncology

Specialist training is the first step in fighting cancer in Africa

Rasha Kelej 3 Nov 2016

Electrifying win for Cape learner at Eskom Expo

Primary & Secondary Education

Electrifying win for Cape learner at Eskom Expo

31 Oct 2016

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Agri Tech

Jozi teen wins top prize at Google fair

29 Sep 2016

Togolese techie, Kodjo Afate Gnikou, has invented a 3D printer that costs only $100 to make, using easily sourced second-hand electronics. The 3D-printer alleviates the negative effects of E-Waste and is a game-changer for the electronics industry. (Image: Daniel Hayduk, Ulule)

Design

Africa's phenomenal inventors

Stewart Maganga 18 May 2016

NEF calls for new era in science and technology in Africa

Technology

NEF calls for new era in science and technology in Africa

4 Mar 2016

Exhibit your science project at FFS Expo for Young Scientists

Primary & Secondary Education

Exhibit your science project at FFS Expo for Young Scientists

17 Jun 2015

Minister of Economic Opportunities calls young innovators and researchers to agriculture

Food Security

Minister of Economic Opportunities calls young innovators and researchers to agriculture

18 May 2015

Young scientists invited to exhibit at science expo

Primary & Secondary Education

Young scientists invited to exhibit at science expo

2 Jun 2014