ASSAf News
New International Initiative Stresses Need for Global Action on Air Pollution as Health Impacts Remain High
Thursday, 20 June 2019
Thursday, 20 June 2019
The National Academies of Sciences and Medicine from South Africa, Brazil, Germany, and the United States of America have joined forces to issue an urgent call to action on harmful air pollution. They are calling for a new global compact to improve collaboration on the growing problem, and for governments, businesses and citizens to reduce air pollution in all countries.
Young Scientists’ Conference Announcement and Call for Abstracts - Migration, Displacement and Mobility in Africa:
Monday, 10 June 2019
Monday, 10 June 2019
The Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) will be hosting the Annual Young Scientists’ Conference on 28 – 29 October 2019. The theme of the Conference is Migration, Displacement and Mobility in Africa: Complex Issues in Current Times
S20 Japan 2019 - Science 20 - Threats to Coastal and Marine Environment Statement
Friday, 07 June 2019
Friday, 07 June 2019
Threats to Coastal and Marine Environment and Conservation of the Ocean Environment - with Special Attention to Climate Change and Marine Plastic Waste. Click here for the Statement.
Invitation to a Stakeholder Awareness Workshop on the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation
Wednesday, 05 June 2019
Wednesday, 05 June 2019
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) invites you to a Stakeholder Awareness Workshop on the 2019 White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation to be held on 27 June 2019 at Future Africa Conference Centre, at the University of Pretoria.
Call for applications: Associate Editor Mentoring Opportunity in the field of Agriculture & Forestry
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
Tuesday, 28 May 2019
The South African Journal of Science is offering a one-year mentoring opportunity for early careeracademics or researchers who wish to gain valuable editorial experience working closely with anAssociate Editor. Access the Call.
A record number of 20 young scientists bound for the annual Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany were given a taste of what to expect at a send-off meeting hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) last week in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Nine Members of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) are among the Finalists in the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF)-South32 Awards for 2018/2019 with no fewer than four nominated in more than one category.
The protection of intellectual property (IP) for grassroots innovation will be discussed at a seminar hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST) on 21 May 2019 in Pretoria.
