ASSAf joins global coalition of academies of medicine to advance climate–health action, supporting Brazil’s Belém Health Action Plan at COP30
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has joined leading national academies of medicine and medical divisions of academies of sciences from around the world in launching the Global […]
POSTPONEMENT webinar on the role of Technology Transfer in Universities: Driving Innovation and Impact.
This event has been postponed to next year. The new dates will be made available asap.
The Climate–Mind Connection: How Climate Change Affects Our Mental Health
As the planet warms, its effects extend beyond the physical environment to our emotional and mental well-being. Climate change is linked to rising levels of anxiety, depression, and stress—especially among […]
Invitation to a webinar on ‘A debt to the dead: Of art, science, ethics and the use of the human body’
The Royal Society of South Africa and the Academy of Science of South Africa invite to to a webinar on ‘A debt to the dead: Of art, science, ethics and […]
Invitation: Intraseasonal Climate Variability and Its Impact on Society: South Africa and the Czech Republic in Partnership
Climate change presents significant global challenges, including more frequent and severe extreme weather events such as heat waves, droughts, and floods. These events impact ecosystems and human health, affecting food […]
Science communication in the age of AI: Bridging scholarship and society
A session of Science Forum South Africa 2025. In a rapidly changing information landscape, science communication plays a pivotal role in ensuring that scholarly research not only reaches academic audiences […]
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 29 October 2025. […]
South Africa’s Leading Scholars Inducted into the Academy of Science of South Africa
2025 marks another milestone year for the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) as it welcomes a new cohort of distinguished scholars and scientists into its ranks. Forty-five exceptional […]
ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for Outstanding Achievement
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) annually awards the ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals to recognise outstanding achievement in scientific thinking for the benefit of society. At the Annual […]
ASSAf Forum on Food Safety
In a world of complex food systems, collaboration is not just beneficial, it is essential. Aligned with the spirit of World Food Day, this landmark initiative marks the start of […]