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2025 Newsletters

April 2025 Newsletter: 

NSTF eNews: Celebrating 30 years, the Public Relationship with Science Conference, and more…

Media Release: 

The uLwazi Node team is inspiring environmental protection through earth observation data…

Nominees announced: 

2024/2025 NSTF-South32 Awards…

Media Release: 

Marking World Theragnostics Day – honouring NuMeRI’s pioneering role in personalised medicine…

Media Release: 

South Africa unites for a waste-free future on International Day of Zero Waste…

Media Release: 

Collaboration to tackle invasive tree pests and pathogens – award-winning scientist, Prof Bernard Slippers calls for international collaboration…

Media Release: 

Prof Timothy Dube is revolutionising water management with AI and satellite technology…

March 2025 Newsletter: 

NSTF eNews: Humanity in the Sciences: ways forward, NSTF at 30: Three decades of positively influencing SET and innovation and more…

 

Media Release: 

Groundbreaking research on kidney disease in Africa: Dr June Fabian honoured with the 2024 NSTF-SAMRC Clinician-Scientist Award…

Media Release: 

Advancing Open Science: uLwazi Node’s open data platform on the frontline in earth observation and environmental data management…

Media Release: 

Prof Emmanuel Iwuoha proposes lithium-ion batteries as an alternative energy source…

Radio alert: 

Radio podcast now available: NSTF and Power FM highlight the experiences of women and girls in science: shaping the future of STEM…

February 2025 Newsletter: 

NSTF eNews: Devastating funding ice age has started with dire impacts on the fight against HIV epidemic expected, 30 years of influencing and promoting SET and innovation, and more…

Media Release

Honouring women and girls in science on the global stage…

Media Release

OLICO Maths Education: Unlocking mathematical potential across SA…

TV alert: 

OLICO Maths Education: Unlocking mathematical potential across SA…

2024 Newsletters

December 2024 Newsletter:   

NSTF eNews: Register nominations now! The ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa, Commemorating World AIDS Day and the award-winning work of Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa and more…

Invitation:   

Join the conversations: Science Forum South Africa (SFSA), 4-6 December 2024…

Media Release:   

Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa introduces nanotechnology and optic biosensing for efficient HIV diagnostics…

November 2024 Newsletter:   

NSTF eNews: Call for nominations: 2024/2025 NSTF-South32 Awards, Acknowledging International Disarmament Week: The meaning of disarmament in the digital age and more…

Media Release:   

An inside look into the state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) that won a 2024 NSTF-South32 Innovation Award: Corporate Organisation…

Call for nominations:   

2024/2025 NSTF-South32
Awards…

Media Release:   

The meaning of disarmament in the digital age…

Media Release:   

Prof Jennifer Fitchett leads the charge for urgent climate change mitigation measures to protect vulnerable communities in South Africa…

October 2024 Newsletter:   

NSTF eNews: Celebrating the Special Annual Theme Award winner, IDIA, on Astronomy Day, Modernising Agriculture: successes and lessons from the ABIPP and more…

Media Release:   

Immersive environments and Virtual Reality: IDIA breaking barriers for big data analysis…

Media Release:   

NSTF hosts inspiring motivational talks by award winning scientists sharing insights on STEM careers and leadership with Brilliants students…

September 2024 Newsletter:   

NSTF eNews: Embrace AI but beware cognitive atrophy, winners of the ‘Science Oscars of South Africa’ inspire and motivate students, and more…

Media Release:   

Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa and the importance of bettering African diagnostics…  

August 2024 Newsletter:   

NSTF eNews: Three brilliant students return from London, upcoming STEM education discussion forum, and more…

DigiMag Supplement Announcement:   

Read all about it! The winners of the 2024 ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa honoured…

July 2024 Newsletter:   

NSTF eNews: The first casualty is truth – what to do?, ‘Science Oscars of South Africa’ Winners celebrated and more…

Winners Announced:   

Winners of the 2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards…

July 2024

Invitation:   

Register for the live broadcast: 2024 NSTF-South32 Awards…

Media Release

Mr Tshepo Mangoele and his science-based business for renewable energy…

June 2024 Newsletter

NSTF eNews: Finalists for the ‘Science Oscars of South Africa’ announced, Explore STEM with STEMulator: A gift to the youth of the nation and more…

Media Release

Explore STEM with STEMulator: A gift to the youth of the nation…

Media Release

Prof Andrew Green calls for more support to grow the field of marine geosciences in South Africa…

Finalists announced

2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards

May 2024 Newsletter: 

Nominees for the ‘Science Oscars of South Africa’ announced, NSTF and DSI celebrate brilliant students from around South Africa and more…

Media Release: 

Dr Daniel Hart opens our eyes to the importance of mole rats as ecological engineers…

Media Release: 

Prof Roger Deane shows the Milky Way’s black hole and restores the Johannesburg Planetarium…

Media Release: 

Top of class in maths & science: Students selected for the 2024 NSTF Brilliants Programme…

Media Release: 

NSTF Celebrates 29 years of promoting science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa…

Nominees announced: 

2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards

April 2024 Newsletter: 

AI warfare, 2024 Theme: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa, and more…

Media Release: 

World Health Day: Empowering women’s health, Prof Salome Maswime champions cervical screening…

Media Release: 

World Tuberculosis Day: Prof Novel Chegou is pioneering TB diagnostics for early detection in South Africa…

Media Release: 

World Water Day: Rising temperatures result in more water scarcity and water-related hazards…

Media Release: 

International Day of Forests: Championing forest conservation – Prof Paxie Chirwa honoured as NSTF-South32 Management Award winner…

March 2024 Newsletter: 

Water services take a nosedive, 2024 Theme: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa, and more…

Media Release: 

World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development: Prof Nosipho Moloto is a shining beacon for upcoming female engineers…

Media Release: 

World Wildlife Day 2024: Harnessing digital innovation to combat climate change and protect wildlife…

February 2024 Newsletter: 

International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 2024 Theme: The Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa, and more…

Media Release: 

International Day of Women and Girls in science, 11 February 2024: Cultural norms largely contribute to the underrepresentation of African women in science…

Media Release: 

Advocacy for lasting peace amidst worsening global education crisis; Lifetime Award Winner Prof Jonathan Jansen is an outspoken critic of South Africa’s education system…

2023 Newsletters

Media Release: 

International Day of Epidemic Preparedness 27 December 2023: International cooperation and resolution for epidemic monitoring and preparedness…

December 2023 Newsletter: 

Not the last word on AI, final reminder: call for nominations for NSTF-South32 Awards, and more…

Media Release: 

International Mountain Day 2023: 11 December…

Media Release: 

Publicly funded institutions rise to the challenge of socio-economic development…

Media Release: 

International Civil Aviation Day 2023: Pegasus Universal Aerospace and innovative aircraft design geared towards economic development…

Media Release: 

Artificial intelligence (AI) under the spotlight at the 78th UN General Assembly Science Summit…

Media Release: 

Transitions in South Africa’s energy provision…

November 2023 Newsletter: 

The case for veganism, call for nominations for the NSTF-South32 Awards, and more…

Call for nominations: 

2023/2024 NSTF-South32
Awards…

Radio alert: 

Ocean science for sustainable development…

Media Release: 

World Cities Day 2023: Leading expert Prof Andrew Thatcher champions green Solutions for sustainable urban development…

October 2023 Newsletter: 

Discussion Forum news, forthcoming AGM and more…

Media Release: 

Unlocking the power of information: A celebration of World Development Information Day and Prof Onisimo Mutanga’s remarkable journey in advancing science and development

Media Release: 

SA embraces ‘mental health as a universal human right’ on World Mental Health Day 2023: Grassroots initiatives and NGOs lead the way

Media Release: 

Empowering tomorrow’s STEM stars: Insights from 2023 NSTF-South32 Award Winners

September 2023 Newsletter: 

Hydrogen production by water electrolysis: challenges and opportunities, NSTF Discussion Forums, and more…

Media Release: 

Blending western and traditional medicine for holistic health – Heritage Day 2023

 

Media Release: 

Trees as lifelines in a changing world, Arbor Week 2023

 

August 2023 Newsletter: 

There’s a new ‘god’ in the ancient pantheon, discussion forum news, and more…

Media Release: 

Understanding the International Day Against Nuclear Testing

TV alert: 

The Morning Show about NSTF Discussion Forum – Transitions…

Media Release: 

Celebrating National Women’s Day 2023: Honouring remarkable women in STEM

 

Media Release: 

Artificial intelligence – to be feared or favoured?

 

July 2023 Newsletter: 

Save our science, NSTF-South32 Awards celebrate Silver Jubilee, Brilliants students sparkle at the Science Oscars, and more…

Media Release: 

NSTF selects two Brilliants students to attend LIYSF 2023…

Winners Announced:  

Winners of the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards…

Media campaigns:  

Read all about it! The finalists and winners of the ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa to be celebrated tonight…

Invitation:  

Register for the live broadcast: 2023 NSTF-South32 Awards…

June 2023 Newsletter:  

Brilliant students announced to celebrate Youth Day, finalists lined up for the ‘Science Oscars’ of SA and more…

Media Release:  

Top of the class in maths & science – NSTF Brilliants Programme

Media Release:  

World Day to combat desertification and drought and related NSTF Discussion Forums

TV and Radio alert:  

Earth Scientist, Prof Guy Midley on the World Environment Day: Battling plastic pollution and recognising environmental stewardship 

Media Release: 

World Environment Day, Battling plastic pollution and recognising environmental stewardship

Finalists announced: 

2022/2023 NSTF- South32 Awards…

May 2023 Newsletter: 

Nominees for the ‘Science Oscars of SA’ announced, Pitfalls of AI discussion forum, and more…

April 2023 Newsletter: 

Get the Flu jab, Silver Jubilee of SA Science Oscars, and more…

Nominees announced:

2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards

Media Release: 

Science and disaster management for social justice

March 2023 Newsletter: 

Innovation management for better lives, 25 years of the ‘Science Oscars of South Africa’, and more…

February 2023 Newsletter: 

Brave new world of AI, final deadline to submit completed nominations for the Awards, and more…

Media Release:

Basic Science for Sustainable Development.

Extended deadline:

Call to register nominations extended: ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa

2022 Newsletters

December 2022 Newsletter: 

Research for archives or for socio-economic impact?, Call for Awards nominations and more

November 2022 Newsletter: 

Upcoming Discussion Forum, Awards call for nominations and more…

Call for nominations:

2022/2023 NSTF-South32
Awards

October 2022 Newsletter:

Give us our daily bread 

Media Release:

STEM Education – Disruptions and the future

Radio alert:

Travels with civils, and the STEMulator – assisting the young, and not so young, to Explore>Discover>Learn, and more

Radio alert:

STEMulator – Virtual world of STEM inspires the curiosity of young minds to Explore>Discover>Learn

September 2022 Newsletter:

What should be shed at Eskom?

 

Radio and TV alert :

Disease resistance in small grain cereals – the South African approach

Media Release:

Prof Shabir Madhi receives well-deserved top science award

Radio alert:

STEMulator – Assisting the young, and not so young, to Explore>Discover>Learn

August 2022 Newsletter:

Women scientists are on their way up, NSTF-South32 Awards event, and more…

Winners Announced:

Winners of the 2021/2022 NSTF-South32 Awards

Read all about it:

The world needs scientists of the calibre of the NSTF-South32 Awardees

Media campaign:

Join the conversation at the annual NSTF-South32 Awards

Radio and TV alert:

Artificial intelligence and the future of crop health monitoring

July 2022 Newsletter:

Science for peace and collaboration, NSTF-South32 Gala Dinner, and more…

Invitation:

Register for the live broadcast: 2022 NSTF-South32  Awards

June 2022 Newsletter:

Technology drives war drives technology?, Brilliants students announced, and more…

Media Release:

World Environment Day: A transformative solution that facilitates the effective and efficient removal of pollutants from wastewater

Radio and TV alert:

Threats posed by invasive and migratory insects pests, including locusts, the Fall Armyworm and the Tuta absoluta pest on tomato

Media Release:

Top STEM Grade 12 learners, now studying in STEM-related courses announced

Finalists announced:

NSTF-South32 Awards 2021/2022

May 2022 Newsletter:

What is a life worth?; Awards Finalists to be announced; and more…

Media Release: 

Climate Change Just Transition Framework consultation session

April 2022 Newsletter:

The tragedy of KZN, 2022, Awards nominees announced, and more…

Media Release:

NSTF Executive Director, Ms Jansie Niehaus elected as Chairperson of the COHORT (Heads of Organisations in Research and Technology)

Nominees announced:

2021/2022 NSTF-South32 Awards

Mail&Guardian supplement – Creative economy, science and 4IR:

Unpacking how technology, creativity and innovation can transform the future and the economy

Radio and TV alert:

The role of natural science collections and biobanks in plant health

Mail&Guardian – Creative economy, science and 4IR:

The importance of innovative thinking and intriguing solutions in the era of digitalisation

2020 Newsletters

Business Report feature:   

The NSTF 25th Anniversary…

Mail & Guardian supplement:   

The NSTF celebrates 25 years…

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