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The Mental Health Crisis in South African Higher Education: Is Gen AI a Help or a Hindrance

August 9, 2026

South African universities are facing an escalating mental health crisis among students, placing increasing pressure on already stretched support services. At the same time, AI is rapidly emerging as both

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Invitation to It’s Game On: Game Meat, a Game Changer for Climate Resilience and Food Security

July 27, 2026

This webinar examines the human dimensions of scaling game meat value chains, with particular attention to conflict mitigation, risk management (including zoonoses and food safety), governance, and equitable benefit-sharing.

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Science and Collaboration Key to Building Consumer Trust in South Africa’s Honey Value Chain

July 24, 2026

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), through its Forum on Food Safety (AFFS), in partnership with the University of Pretoria, will host a hybrid seminar, “From Pollination to

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Vacancy: Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science

July 22, 2026

ASSAf invites applications from outstanding scholars to serve as Editor-in-Chief of the South African Journal of Science, South Africa’s premier multidisciplinary scholarly journal. Click here for more information.

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ASSAf announces appointments of Professor Shireen Motala as Vice-President and Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi to Council

July 21, 2026

The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Shireen Motala as Vice-President of the Academy and Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi as a full

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Invitation to an Embassy Lecture on Space Diplomacy: From Classroom to Cosmos

July 21, 2026

Space science is increasingly recognised as a driver of innovation, international cooperation, skills development, and societal resilience. In this context, an Embassy Lecture, Freedom250 U.S. Speaker Program hosted by ASSAf

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STIAS Call for Fellowship Applications

April 22, 2024

Join a cohort of leading thinkers in a creative space for the mind. STIAS provides and maintains an independent ‘creative space for the mind’ to advance the cause of science

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Call for Nominations/Applications for New Members of the South African Young Academy of Science

April 10, 2024

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

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Empowering African Environmental Science: The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer (JWO) Research Grant Seeks Another Trailblazing Recipient

April 2, 2024

Historically, Africa has been underrepresented in global research and development endeavours, with limited resources allocated to research initiatives compared to other regions. However, there is growing recognition of the immense

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Big Data and Big Science Awareness Day

March 20, 2024

You are invited to the upcoming Big Data and Big Science Awareness Day, scheduled to take place on 8 May 2024 at Solomon Mahlangu house, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. This

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Powering Ahead: The Rise of Electric Vehicles in South Africa amidst Global E-mobility Dynamics

February 27, 2024

The South African Academy of Engineering cordially invites you to Powering Ahead: The Rise of Electric Vehicles in South Africa amidst Global E-mobility Dynamics.

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Special Issue Call for Papers Just Transition in the Global South

February 13, 2024

We have recently submitted a proposal for a Special Issue on Just Transition for and in the Global South which has been provisionally accepted for publication in the prestigious Global

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