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On 2 and 3 September 2024, The Marine and Coastal Operations for Southern Africa and Indian Ocean (MarCOSIO) consortium, in partnership with and SASSCAL.org, concluded the successful two-day student exchange workshop as a lead-up to the GMESAfrica Southern regional workshop in Mombasa, Kenya.

Targeted youth and female postgraduate students in science, , , environmental science, and related fields, were introduced through training the Copernicus programme and its marine-related data streams, showcasing the role of Earth Observation in the Agenda 2063 and the GMESAfrica programme.

The workshop covered essential topics such as marine spatial planning, science-policy integration, and coastal development. The second day concluded with an insightful visit to the Mombasa Marine Park, where students explored the practical applications of Earth Observation in coastal resource management.

For more info, please visit: https://marcosio.org

and SASSCAL.org are co-hosting the and Africa Southern African Regional student exchange workshop from 2 - 3 September 2024, at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa, Kenya. The theme of the two-day workshop is: Enabling sustainable development and inclusive growth using Earth Observation technologies towards Agenda 2063.

More than 30 students from Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique are attending the workshop.

For more info, please visit: https://marcosio.org/blog/

Recently, Group Executive: Smart Society, Dr Sandile Malinga, served as a panellist at the “Promoting in South Africa” panel discussion during the Heavy Haul Conference.

For more info on our capabilities, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility

Call for Proposals: Opportunities for under the Collaborative Programme in
Closing date for submissions: 20 September 2024
www.csir.co.za/call-proposal-collaborative-program-additive-manufacturing-cpam
Department of Science and Innovation

Recently, hosted a session on Biomanufacturing Workforce Development and Training Initiatives at the BIO Africa Convention in Durban, aligned to the African Union’s Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing’s goal to produce 60% of the vaccines administered on the African continent locally by 2040.

A panel discussion highlighted key offerings and challenges for a proposed Biomanufacturing Workforce Training Center – a strategy to cover the entire value chain by a global consortium of partners. Successful Centers are planned to be announced at the Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), 26 – 29 November 2024 in Rabat, Morocco.

This month, joins South Africa in celebrating women as active agents of change and social transformation. The commemoration also allows us to take stock of achievements and the challenges that remain while mobilising support for the continued advancement of women.

Meet CSIR senior technologist, Sumaya Khan, who is the definition of resilience and passion, as shown by her steadfast commitment to making a difference.

For Sumaya, serves as a reminder to honour the achievements of women in the industry and to continue advocating for greater gender equality and safety, particularly in the face of rising gender-based violence.

Read more stories shared by CSIR women on their journey to success here: https://www.csir.co.za/womensmonth2024-celebrating-30-years-democracy-towards-womens-development

For sale: High-resolution mass spectrometer
CSIR Scientia Campus - Pretoria
Please contact [email protected] for more info or to make an offer.

was excited to participate at the 2024 Solar & Storage Live conference from 27 – 28 August 2024, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The focus was on the transformative power of , cutting-edge solutions, the forefront of advancements and disruptive market forces that are propelling South Africa’s energy transition. The Solar & Storage Live is Cape Town’s largest exhibition that celebrates the technologies at the forefront of the transition to a greener, smarter, more decentralised energy system.

For more information on the CSIR Energy Centre capabilities, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/energy-research-centre

Catch Senior Manager for Learning Capability Development and CSI, Pinda Sifunda, on LigwalagwalaFM (87.7 - 104.0 FM) today from 21:30 - 22:00 as she elaborates on the CSIR's role in skills development.

Yesterday, Tuesday 27 August 2024, was honoured to host the Parliamentary Committee: Science, Technology & Innovation at our Rosebank offices in Cape Town.

CSIR and the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) were afforded the opportunity to provide the Committee with an overview of our work as entities of the Department of Science and Innovation.

Call for Expression of Interest : CSIR/TIA/DSI Accelerated implementation of technologies

Closing date for applications: Open-ended
https://www.csir.co.za/csir-expressions-interest-eoi

Department of Science and Innovation Technology Innovation Agency

Today, 27 August 2024, senior researcher Dr Valentina Russo will be a judge for the South African Plastics Recycling Organisation (SAPRO) Awards for the Best Recycled Plastic Products.
This prestigious award gives recognition and exposure to products and companies that are doing more to drive up recycling and give recycled plastics a new life.

For more info on the CSIR’s work in sustainability, economics and waste, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/sustainability-economics-and-waste

is excited to be an exhibitor at the South African Heavy Haul Association 2024 conference from 27 - 29 August 2024. Visit our exhibition stand at the Emperors Palace Convention Centre in Johannesburg to connect with our experts and explore our latest cutting-edge technologies.

For more info on our capabilities, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/smart-mobility

Call for Expressions of Interest : Smart video surveillance technology capabilities and products
Closing date for submissions: 6 September 2024
www.csir.co.za/csir-expressions-interest-eoi

The CSIR mining team recently attended the South Africa (WIMSA) symposium at the Expo Centre in Johannesburg. WIMSA served as a platform of inspiration, support, and progression of women in the South African industry.

For more info on the Mining capability, please visit www.csir.co.za/future-production-mining

Join for a Workforce Development and Training Initiatives session at this year's Bio Africa Convention, which is in line with the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing’s goal to produce 60% of the administered on the African continent locally by 2040.

📅 Tuesday, 27 August 2024
📍 BIO Africa Convention, Durban ICC
⏲ 15:30 – 17:00

For more info and register for the BIO Africa Convention, please visit https://www.bioafricaconvention.com/

Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6mulFg0p-c for more information on the CSIR’s role in strengthening the African continent through offering training to the African biomanufacturing industry, for the development and scale-up of biomanufacturing processes and products such as biologics and vaccines.

REMINDER: Registration for , powered by Bestmed Medical Scheme, is now open!
Join for the 31st CSIR Road Race on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
Please visit www.csir.co.za/csir-road-race for more info and to register.
See you there!

Call for Expressions of Interest : productisation partner for artificial intelligence defect detection

Closing date for submissions: 20 September 2024
www.csir.co.za/csir-expressions-interest-eoi

Call for Proposals: Collaborative programme in additive manufacturing

and the Department of Science and Innovation invite interested parties to submit proposals by 20 September 2024

Please visit https://www.csir.co.za/call-proposals-collaborative-programme-additive-manufacturing for more info.

This week, CSIR principal researchers Steven Weerts and Dr Susan Taljaard are representing at the 11th Conference of Parties for the Nairobi Convention .

CSIR is attending as a technical partner based on our contribution to improving Coastal and Marine Water Quality Management and Sustainable Port Development in the West Indian Ocean.

For more info, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/coastal-systems-and-earth-observation

Catch research group leader at the Information and Centre, Dr Zubeida Dawood, today 20 August 2024 at 18:50 on PHALAPHALA F.M>> and tomorrow, 21 August at 6:40 on eNCAnews as she talks about and post-2024 general elections. Don't miss it!

Recently, and Lepelle Northern Water met to discuss a collaborative project with a strong focus on joint technical assistance for and . The meeting also presented an opportunity to review and advance progress on the existing Memorandum of Agreement between both entities.

For more information on the CSIR Water Research Centre, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/water-research-centre

REMINDER: Join , Trinexia, GCIS and Africa Check today, 20 August 2024, from 10:00 - 12:00 for our " and post-2024 general elections" webinar.
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For more info, please visit https://csir.co.za/csir-webinar-fake-news-and-misinformation-post-2024-general-elections

REMINDER: Join , Trinexia, GCIS and Africa Check on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, from 10:00 - 12:00 for our " and post-2024 general elections" webinar.

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For more info, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/csir-webinar-fake-news-and-misinformation-post-2024-general-elections

and SASSCAL.org are co-hosting the and Africa Southern African Regional workshop from 4 - 6 September 2024, at the PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa, Kenya.

Under the theme, “Enabling Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth Using Technologies Towards Agenda 2063,” the workshop will facilitate the promotion and encouragement of mutual exchanges in terms of sharing best practices, knowledge, and experiences. The cross-fertilisation of information and knowledge on new and innovative EO technologies developed under the programmes and their alignment with the region’s sustainable development strategies will be showcased.

For more info, please visit: https://sasscal.org/


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Global Monitoring for Environment and Security - GMES and Africa

European Commission

Recently hosted an Industry Tech Day, where the team showcased cutting-edge testing and research capabilities. The Tech Day aimed to introduce the capabilities and recent work done at the Energy Storage Testbed and laboratory to key stakeholders and foster industry collaborations.

For more info on our work in battery testing, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/energy-storage-testbed-factsheet
For more info in the CSIR Research Centre, please visit https://www.csir.co.za/energy-research-centre

Catch Data Stewardship Manager at , Dr Nobubele Shozi, Sunday 18 August 2024 at 21:30 on trufm (89.3 – 107.8FM) as she talks about careers in IT, study opportunities, her daily work and inspiring learners who are interested in fields.

Join , Trinexia, GCIS and Africa Check on Tuesday, 20 August 2024, from 10:00 - 12:00 for our "Fake News and Misinformation post-2024 general elections" webinar.

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Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/L0_iCVPLyyw?feature=share

For more info, please visit www.csir.co.za/csir-webinar-fake-news-and-misinformation-post-2024-general-elections

Call for Expressions of Interest : The African Legacy Cannabis Programme

and Agricultural Research Council invite potential partners to submit Expressions of Interest for cultivation, product and process development incubation support to indigenous knowledge-based communities.

Closing date for submissions: 13 September 2024
www.csir.co.za/csir-expressions-interest-eoi