Invitation: The Plastic Curse – more than just litter : a study of greenhouse gas emissions in SA
The Royal Society of South Africa and the Academy of Science of South Africa invite you a webinar on ‘The Plastic Curse – more than just litter : a study […]
In Conversation with Professors Jonathan Jansen, Barney Pityana & Crain Soudien
Prof Himla Soodyall, Executive Officer, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) invites you to join her in conversation with Professors Jonathan Jansen, Barney Pityana & Crain Soudien on Science, Leadership and Ethics […]
Study Highlights Gaps and Opportunities in Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Across SADC Region
A newly released study assessing laboratory biosafety and biosecurity in the sixteen member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has highlighted significant challenges in governance, infrastructure, and technical […]
Call for Nominations of Young Scientists as Members of the South African Young Academy of Science 2025
The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS), founded in September 2011, is calling for applications for new members. This letter is to request nominations of outstanding young scientists who […]
ASSAf Call for Member Nominations 2025
Dear ASSAf Member The annual process of nominating and electing new Members to ASSAf has commenced for 2025 in accordance with attached Regulation 1 of the Academy. Click here to […]
Delving into the Implications of US Financial Cuts on South African Research
ASSAf recently hosted a crucial webinar on 19 March 2025, addressing the potentially far-reaching consequences of financial cuts from the United States (US) on the research landscape in South Africa. […]
South Africa’s young scientists to the 74th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting in Germany
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has the pleasure of announcing the selection of seven exceptional young scientists from South Africa who have been by the Council for […]
Study this, not that – The Future of Work
The Academy of Science of South Africa’s Scholarly Publishing Unit hosted its first online Lekgotla webinar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) titled Study This, Not That! The Future of Work on […]
Invitation to a lecture on Women in STEMI Achievements and Challenges, the African Perspective
This presentation looks at the challenges women and girls in Africa experience and the immense potential that women possess with advancement in STEMI fields. Discussions on efforts to bridge this […]
Understanding the implication of financial cuts from the USA on research in South Africa
The reduction or cessation of financial support from the United States to research initiatives in South Africa can have far-reaching implications. These impacts can be seen in various sectors, including […]