ASSAf News
Advisory on the use of deep-sea seismic surveys to explore for oil and gas deposits in South African waters
Monday, 10 January 2022
Monday, 10 January 2022
In the first quarter of 2013, Impact Africa Ltd submitted an application to the Petroleum Agency of South Africa (PASA) for an exploration right in terms of section 79 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, to survey oil and gas deposits off South Africa’s Eastern Cape coast. PASA accepted the application in March 2013. Read more
Vacancy Advertisement Manager: Science Advisory Program and Strategic Partnerships
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
Wednesday, 15 December 2021
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is an independent, statutory body of eminent South African scholars and scientists. It was established in terms of an Act of Parliament. Its primary objective is to generate evidence-based solutions to the problems and challenges facing South African society. Read more
Regional Dialogue on Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation within a Pandemic in Africa
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
Wednesday, 01 December 2021
Climate Change impacts disproportionately affect Africa, and the issues are cross-cutting as it affects human health, socio-economic development, agriculture, and water security more so during the Covid-19 pandemics. Read more
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is an independent, statutory body of eminent South African scholars and scientists. It was established in terms of an Act of Parliament. Its primary objective is to generate evidence-based solutions to the problems and challenges facing South African society.
The Department of Science and Innovation is happy to confirm that despite the uncertainty and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) will take place for the 7th year running in 2021. Read more about the ASSAf event at SFSA.
Invitation to a discussion on Disaster Risk Management Fire & Emergency Services Assessment
Monday, 22 November 2021
Monday, 22 November 2021
The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) commissioned a thoroughand scientific research intervention to determinethe ability of municipalities – across all municipalcategories – to perform functions in relation to disaster riskmanagement, fire services and emergency services.
ASSAf is pleased to announce the election of Dr Ismail Serageldinas an Honorary Foreign Associate Member of the Academy.
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is proud to announce the release of the Report onPeer Review of Scholarly Journals in Mathematics and Science.The focus of the report is on local journals in the following disciplines: mathematics, natural sciences and agriculture, science multidisciplinary, and general...
