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2026 Newsletters
Media Release:
International Day of Older Persons: Profs Kathleen Kahn and Stephen Tollman recognised for advancing evidence for healthy ageing across the lifecourse in South and Sub-Saharan Africa…
September 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Nuclear power can meet Africa’s and AI’s energy demands, NSTF in the Eastern Cape, and more…
Media Release:
International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: AIrSynQ Systems recognised for advancing innovative air-quality monitoring solutions through AI and predictive technology…
August 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Global South universities’ role in the Just Transition can’t be about divestment, Brilliants at LIYSF 2026 and more…
Media Release:
African Traditional Medicine Day: Prof Namrita Lall recognised for transforming African medicinal plants into life-changing innovations…
Business Report Supplement Announcement:
Read all about it in Business Report: the ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa…
Media Release:
World Entrepreneurs’ Day: SU’s Innovation and Commercialisation Unit recognised for transforming research into entrepreneurial success and real-world impact…
July 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: The story behind every achievement, Winners announced: 2026 ‘Science Oscars’ of SA and more…
Media Release:
Word Nature Conservation Day: Mammal Research Institute Whale Unit recognised for advancing marine conservation through world-leading whale research…
Mail & Guardian winners’ supplement:
Read all about the winners in the Mail & Guardian: ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa…
Invitation:
Register to watch the live broadcast: 2026 ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa, 16 July 2026…
June 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: ‘SA needs a new funding currency: Innovation Translation Units’; Finalists announced: 2026 ‘Science Oscars’ of SA, and more…
Media Release:
International Women in Engineering Day: Prof Anne Fitchett Recognised for Expanding Access and Building Capacity in Engineering Education…
Media Release:
World Sustainable Gastronomy Day: Prof Olaniyi Fawole recognised for advancing sustainable food systems and reducing food waste…
Media Release:
Youth Month spotlight: 22 of South Africa’s brightest future STEM leaders honoured…
Media Release:
Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh recognised for advancing sustainable environmental engineering…
May 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Empowering young people through AI in higher education in workplace; Awards finalists announcement coming: 2026 ‘Science Oscars’ of SA, and more…
Media Release:
NSTF marks International Day of Plant Health: Prof Liza Korsten’s award-winning contributions to plant science and sustainability…
Notice:
Read all about NSTF’s impact over three decades in tomorrow’s Mail & Guardian newspaper, 8 May 2026…
April 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: South African-led HIV vaccine trial marks a significant moment for science and public health, Nominees announced – 2026 ‘Science Oscars’ of SA, and more…
Media Release:
World Quantum Day: NSTF-South32 award winner Prof Andrew Forbes recognised for advancing quantum science in South Africa…
Media Release:
NSTF honours Prof Bongani Ncube on World Water Day for advancing water governance…
March 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Magical thinking vs the laws of physics, SA’s top physical science and maths achievers selected for the 2026 NSTF Brilliants Programme and more…
Media Release:
South Africa’s top maths and science achievers selected for the 2026 NSTF Brilliants Programme…
Media Release:
NSTF award-winning Vehicle Dynamics Group celebrated on World Engineering Day…
Media Release:
Rare Diseases Day: NSTF award winner Prof Shahida Moosa recognised for advancing rare disease research in South Africa…
February 2026 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: How to future-proof our children?, 2026 Theme: ‘Healthy Ageing’ and more…
Media Release:
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Celebrating South African Young Women at LIYSF…
Media Release:
International Day of Education highlights award-winning STEM initiative, AmaQawe ngeMfundo…
2025 Newsletters
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Videos now available: Quantum science and technology in South Africa discussion forum…
December 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Beyond the numbers: How data science is building a better South Africa, Celebrating a legacy of science aligned with global priorities and more…
November 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Authenticity in engineering education, Three decades of collaboration: NSTF leads a multiple-helix approach to advancing SETand more…
Media Release:
NSTF welcomes new chairperson, Prof Nnenesi Kgabi, bringing vast experience in science and leadership…
Media Release:
Science for a sustainable planet: Honouring Prof Nobanathi Wendy Maxakato for pioneering sustainable solutions on the International Day of Climate Action…
October 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: The future is now: Embracing technologies to reshape our world, NSTF celebrates 30 years of advancing science and innovation and more…
Media Release:
International Astronomy Day shines spotlight on award-winning astrophysicist Prof Yin-Zhe Ma…
September 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: AI stakeholder engagement: The future of connection and trust; NSTF celebrating 30 years of milestones and honouring SA’s exceptional contributions to SET and innovation and more…
Media Release:
Should we fear 4IR technologies, including artificial intelligence, or embrace them?…
August 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: 30 years of impact, ‘Science Oscars’ honour SA’s best, NSTF Brilliants students inspired locally and in the UK, and more…
Business Report Supplement Announcement:
Read all about it! Business Report feature – ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa…
Media Release:
Honouring Indigenous Peoples Day with Prof Ben-Erik van Wyk – a champion of indigenous plant wisdom…
July 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Celebrate 30 years of milestones at the 2025 NSTF-South32 Awards, Be our guest at SA’s prestigious ‘Science Oscars’, and more…
June 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Is AI making idiots of us?, NSTF celebrates 30 years of advancing STEM and inspiring future leaders in SA, and more…
Media Release:
International Women in Engineering Day 2025: Honouring Prof Claudia Polese’s pioneering contributions to aerospace engineering and STEM empowerment…
Media Release:
Future STEM professionals: Top students selected for prestigious 2025 NSTF Brilliants Programme and LIYSF…
May 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: The hidden cost of the cloud: SA’s data centres and its environmental impact, NSTF celebrates 30 years of impact in science, and more…
April 2025 Newsletter:
NSTF eNews: Celebrating 30 years, the Public Relationship with Science Conference, and more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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:
Prof Andrew Green calls for more support to grow the field of marine geosciences in South Africa…
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…
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:
Publicly funded institutions rise to the challenge of socio-economic development…
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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:
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
July 2023 Newsletter:
Save our science, NSTF-South32 Awards celebrate Silver Jubilee, Brilliants students sparkle at the Science Oscars, and more…
June 2023 Newsletter:
Brilliant students announced to celebrate Youth Day, finalists lined up for the ‘Science Oscars’ of SA and more…
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
2022 Newsletters
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
NSTF Executive Director, Ms Jansie Niehaus elected as Chairperson of the COHORT (Heads of Organisations in Research and Technology)
Mail&Guardian supplement – Creative economy, science and 4IR:
Unpacking how technology, creativity and innovation can transform the future and the economy
Mail&Guardian – Creative economy, science and 4IR:
The importance of innovative thinking and intriguing solutions in the era of digitalisation
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