Problem-solving and hands-on skills – Danie Gouws Danie Gouws is studying electrical and electronic engineering at Stellenbosch University. He attended Hoërskool Hermanus in the Western Cape. Danie was selected for the NSTF Brilliants Programme in 2021.“My father also has a…
“We are living in the data age, says Delight Mashaba Delight Mashaba matriculated at Ximunwana High School in Limpopo. He is studying towards a BSc Applied Mathematics degree at the University of Pretoria. Delight was selected as a student of…
On the journey to becoming a medical doctor – Davinichia Douries Davinichia Douries is studying medicine at the University of Stellenbosch. She matriculated at Charlie Hofmeyr High School in Ceres in the Western Cape. She was selected as one of…
The science and politics of water management The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) is hosting a public science talk by Prof Ochieng Aoyi, Vaal University of Technology (VUT). This is at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA), in support of the Department of…
Prof Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo For her training, nurturing and mentoring students through her research focused on analytical environmental chemistry of organic and inorganic pollutants in environmental, biological and other matrices. Sponsored by Eskom since 2003 The winner of the 2020/2021…
Prof Michael Claeys For his lifework on the development of capacity and research capacity in catalysis which lies at the heart of 90% of production processes for chemicals. Sponsored by Eskom since 2003 The winner of the 2020/2021 for Engineering…
Prof Stephanie Burton For her work during her nine-year tenure (two terms) as DVC: Research and Postgraduate Education at UP. She has made significant contributions to research development at the university and across SA. Â The winner of the 2020/2021…
Skills to prepare South Africa for future pandemics The NSTF’s panel discussion at the SFSA: The NSTF will hosted one panel session at the SFSA on Skills to prepare South Africa for future pandemics, under the auspices of the NSTF’s Science Councils and Statutory…