International Workshop to Examine the Growing Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), in partnership with the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, will host an international workshop entitled “Climate Change and Mental Health: Comparative […]
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 […]
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, […]