Young SA scientists forge networks at BRICS
The 2nd BRICS Young Scientists Forum gathered young researchers from five partner countries of the BRICS conglomerate to share in their academic and policy practices....
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20 Things To Know About SA’s Research Infrastructure Roadmap
by Sarah Wild
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Between science and society: Northern Cape communities struggle with the telescope in their backyards
by Paul Kennedy
“Will the SKA affect pregnancies in the area?” The question comes in Afrikaans, in a rough voice belonging to someone who has lived a much...
Academics make jump to lightspeed internet
by AdminBraai
Data and computing initiatives are joining forces to forge a high-speed research network for South Africa. In bandwidth-thirsty South Africa, the country’s universities and research...
See the Bloodhound SSC in Pretoria before record attempt
by AdminBraai
The opportunity to have a close look at a jet-powered car built to clock at 1000 mph (1600 km/h) is not one to miss. You have...
Do research chairs fuel SA’s research engine?
by Sarah Wild
NEWS ANALYSIS The problem: South African universities are struggling to meet the workforce demands for highly skilled graduates and increase their research output at the...