On 10 November 2026, the science academies of the G20 countries under the leadership of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences released a joint “S20” statement to inform discussions within
2026 marks a significant milestone for the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), as it celebrates 30 years of advancing science and scholarship for the benefit of society. In
“Humanities thinking is not something that can or should be contained within traditional humanities departments.” — Prof Jonathan Jansen, MASSAf, Stellenbosch University Universities must cultivate questioning, deep reading and independent
How can South Africa translate transport infrastructure investment into greater economic opportunity? This question framed the ASSAf–SAAE Transport Roundtable titled “Can South Africa Turn Transport Infrastructure into Economic Opportunity? Safer
Recognising gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) as a national crisis must translate into sustained, coordinated and measurable action that strengthens institutions, protects survivors and prevents violence. This was a central
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in collaboration with the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE), cordially invites you to participate online in a Transport Roundtable during Transport
National Science Month, an expansion of National Science Week, gives individuals and institutions a focused opportunity to interest South Africans in science, technology and innovation and show how they affect
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) calls for nominations for the 28th NSTF-South32 Awards. These prestigious awards focus on science, engineering and technology (SET) and innovation in South Africa
SAAE entered a video, Sustainable automotive technologies: a TUT case study, for the 2025 CAETS Communication Prize and on 10 September 2025 at the gala dinner of the 2025 Annual
This Award focuses unambiguously on excellence and exceptional scholarship. It is granted to candidates of the highest calibre to enable them to undertake a programme of cutting edge, internationally significant
The Human Sciences Research Council presents the 6th Annual Emerging and Established African Researcher Training Academy. Click here for the African Researcher Training Academy programme and prospectus.
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) cordially invites you to a webinar on Decolonising climate risk scholarship from the Global North to Africa.
