Festive greetings from ASSAf
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) wishes you joy for the holiday season and a New Year filled with prosperity. The ASSAf offices close on 13 December and will reopen on 6 January 2025.
Promoting Equal Access to Democratic Rights for Individuals with Disabilities
South African legislation has been designed to include individuals with disabilities in democratic processes, ensuring they can exercise their democratic rights just like any other citizen. In celebration of 30 […]
Celebrating 120 years of SAJS: Reflecting on yesterday, embracing tomorrow
2024 is a special year indeed. Not only does South Africa mark 30 years of democracy in 2024, but the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) celebrates not one […]
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) appoints new Council
On 23 October 2024, the Academy of Science of South Africa appointed new leadership in its endeavour to promote and apply scientific thinking in the service of society. ASSAf, in […]
Invitation to a webinar on Decarbonisation of Transport in South Africa: Where are we?
Decarbonisation of transport in South Africa is a critical issue, given the country’s high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profile. In South Africa, the transport industry interconnects road, rail, air, and […]
Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) elects Honorary Foreign Associate Member
ASSAf is pleased to announce the election of Prof Narinder Mehra as an Honorary Foreign Associate Member of the Academy. These Members are outstanding scientists/scholars, currently based in a foreign […]
Promoting open access: Advancing DOAJ inclusion and scholarly publishing best practices
Compiled by Ina Smith, Susan Veldsman, Iryna Kuchma, Gala García Reátegui, Ivonne Lujano, Katrine Sundsbø. Great things happen when passionate people from different organisations come together with a shared goal […]
Invitations to a webinar on Why the Statement on the Recognition of Editors and Peer Reviewers
Why the Statement on the Recognition of Editors and Peer Reviewers? The upcoming keynote by Prof Keyan Tomaselli will explore the significance of the recently approved Statement on the Recognition […]
ASSAf Statement on the Recognition of the Work of Editors and Peer Reviewers of Academic Journals and Books in South Africa
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) recognises the critical role that editors and peer reviewers play in ensuring the integrity and quality of academic publications. Their dedication to […]
Young Academy inaugurates new members
The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) inaugurated ten new members during the annual Awards Ceremony of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) on 23 October 2024. […]