Science and Collaboration Key to Building Consumer Trust in South Africa’s Honey Value Chain
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), through its Forum on Food Safety (AFFS), in partnership with the University of Pretoria, will host a hybrid seminar, “From Pollination to […]
Vacancy: Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science
ASSAf invites applications from outstanding scholars to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science, South Africa’s premier multidisciplinary scholarly journal. Click here for more information.
ASSAf announces appointments of Professor Shireen Motala as Vice-President and Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi to Council
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Shireen Motala as Vice-President of the Academy and Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi as a full […]
Invitation to an Embassy Lecture on Space Diplomacy: From Classroom to Cosmos
Space science is increasingly recognised as a driver of innovation, international cooperation, skills development, and societal resilience. In this context, an Embassy Lecture, Freedom250 U.S. Speaker Program hosted by ASSAf […]
From Pollination to Palate: Building Consumer Trust in the South African Honey Value Chain
Healthy bees are essential for sustainable food systems.Building consumer trust in honey requires collaboration across research, industry and government to ensure authenticity, food safety, traceability and sustainable production.
Dr Fannie savours opportunity to meet Nobel Laureates in Germany
As an aquatic ecologist, Dr Fannie Masina of the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) took a greater academic interest in the picture-postcard setting than most of the other 599 early career […]
Invitation to the Frontiers Planet Prize (FPP) – Fifth Edition Information Session (South Africa)
The Frontiers Planet Prize is the world’s largest prize in planetary health and Earth system science, offering three $1 million awards to advance breakthrough research. It highlights the need for […]
Invitation to a webinar on From Principles to Practice: Why Institutions Need Ethical AI Policies
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of institutional life across research, education, healthcare, and public service. While ethical principles such as transparency, accountability, fairness, privacy, and human agency are widely […]
SA researchers rub shoulders with science elite
Written by Engela Duvenage South African researchers are rubbing shoulders with the world’s scientific elite at the 75th edition of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in the island-city of Lindau, […]
Together for Safer Roads: ASSAf and SAAE Call for Action
“Road safety is not solely a transport issue; it is a societal issue that affects public health, economic productivity, community well-being and sustainable development. Through evidence-based dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration, […]