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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…
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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…
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An inside look into the state-of-the-art Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure (NuMeRI) that won a 2024 NSTF-South32 Innovation Award: Corporate Organisation…
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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…
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Immersive environments and Virtual Reality: IDIA breaking barriers for big data analysis…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dr Daniel Hart opens our eyes to the importance of mole rats as ecological engineers…
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Prof Roger Deane shows the Milky Way’s black hole and restores the Johannesburg Planetarium…
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Top of class in maths & science: Students selected for the 2024 NSTF Brilliants Programme…
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NSTF Celebrates 29 years of promoting science, engineering, technology and innovation in South Africa…
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World Tuberculosis Day: Prof Novel Chegou is pioneering TB diagnostics for early detection in South Africa…
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World Water Day: Rising temperatures result in more water scarcity and water-related hazards…
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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…
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World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development: Prof Nosipho Moloto is a shining beacon for upcoming female engineers…
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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…
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International Day of Women and Girls in science, 11 February 2024: Cultural norms largely contribute to the underrepresentation of African women in science…
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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
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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…
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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…
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Artificial intelligence (AI) under the spotlight at the 78th UN General Assembly Science Summit…
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Unlocking the power of information: A celebration of World Development Information Day and Prof Onisimo Mutanga’s remarkable journey in advancing science and development
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SA embraces ‘mental health as a universal human right’ on World Mental Health Day 2023: Grassroots initiatives and NGOs lead the way
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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…
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Blending western and traditional medicine for holistic health – Heritage Day 2023