Events

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) invites you to participate in an interactive workshop on Friday, 25 March 2022 to discuss the draft just transition framework for South Africa. The draft just transition framework has been developed by the PCC, as the first building block towards reaching South […]

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) cordially invites you to a conversation with Prof Barney Pityana Professor Emeritus of Law, University of South Africa and Visiting Honorary Professor, Allan Gray Institute for Ethical Leadership, Department of Philosophy, Rhodes University on The Plight of Academia and STI in the Post-democratic Era. RSVP:  Click here Prof Pityana will talk […]

World Book and Copyright Day, internationally celebrated on 23 April 2022, promotes the enjoyment of books and reading. The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) recognises the scope of books - a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. By championing books and copyright, ASSAf supports UNESCO in […]

Every year on 26 April, South Africa along with the rest of the world, celebrate World Intellectual Property Day to learn about the role that intellectual property (IP) rights play in encouraging innovation and creativity. This year the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) would like to recognise the huge potential of young people […]