In Memoriam: Professor Roseanne Diab
It is with profound sadness and deep respect that we announce the passing of Professor Roseanne Diab, Vice-President of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and former Executive […]
Prof Crick Lund
Professor Crick Lund is honoured for his outstanding and sustained contribution to public mental health in South Africa and across low- and middle-income countries over nearly three decades. His pioneering […]
Prof Rachel Jewkes
In recognition of her outstanding scientific excellence and groundbreaking contributions to gender and health research, particularly in addressing gender-based violence (GBV), Professor Rachel Jewkes has been awarded the 2025 ASSAf […]
Annual Young Scientists’ Conference – Climate Change and Well-being
13-14 October 2025 | Anew Hotel, O.R. Tambo, Johannesburg VENUE PROGRAMME CONTACT DETAILS The 2025 Annual Young Scientist Conference (AYSC) adopted the S20 theme, Climate Change and Well-being, offering early career […]
South African authors celebrated
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Humanities Book Prize Awards. These awards recognise and celebrate outstanding scholarly contributions 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. […]
Creating Long-Term Climate and Health Observatories: Professor Kalpana Balakrishnan
DVC: Health Science at UKZN, Prof Busisiwe Ncama invites you to a lecture by Prof Kalpana Balakrishnan on Creating Long-term Climate and Health Observatories.
CNRS calls for proposals
CNRS is pleased to inform you of the opening of two CNRS calls for proposals: 1/ Residential Residence School : CNRS-Africa Residential research schools in a partner institution in Africa, […]
Prof Keertan Dheda
Prof Keertan Dheda is the Chair and Head of the Division of Pulmonology at the University of Cape Town and the Respiratory Service at Groote Schuur Hospital, and the Director […]
Prof Saleem Badat
Prof Saleem Badat is a university leader, critical sociologist, scholar, higher education policy specialist and activist. He uses scientific knowledge and activity – his own and that of others – […]