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ASSAf is the official national Academy of Science of South Africa. Our mandate encompasses all fields of scientific enquiry.

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🔔 Congratulations, Dr Rudzani Nedombeloni! 🎓

ASSAf congratulates Dr Nedombeloni, Programme Officer: Climate Change, Environment & Energy, on obtaining her PhD.

Well done, Dr Nedombeloni! 👏🎓

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📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf Member Prof Tulio de Oliveira on receiving the prestigious Gardner Lectureship Award.

This honour recognises his exceptional contributions to virology, genomic surveillance and epidemic response.

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🔬💡 Science. Innovation. Action.

#AYSC2026 highlights young scientists driving solutions for 💧 water security, 🌱 climate resilience and 🌍 sustainability.

🇿🇦 The next generation is ready to lead. 🚀

#ASSAf #YoungScientists

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🤝 Ideas in action at #AYSC2026!

Participants collaborated in groups, sharing ideas and engaging in discussions around the conference theme. 💡💬

A great space for collective learning and knowledge exchange! 🌍✨

#AYSC2026

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🔬➡️🏛️ From research to policy action

At #AYSC2026, young scientists will turn evidence into action through an interactive Science-for-Policy challenge, simulated Cabinet briefing and panel discussion. 💡📋

#ASSAf #ScienceForPolicy #YoungScientists

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🌍🔬 Connecting Africa’s next generation of scientists 🤝

At #AYSC2026, young researchers connect, collaborate and share ideas for a sustainable future. 💧🌱

#ASSAf #YoungScientists #Agenda2063

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💡💧 Innovation for a water-secure future 🇿🇦

At #AYSC2026, young scientists are showcasing 🤖 smart water technologies, 💧 filtration, ♻️ wastewater treatment and 🧪 innovative solutions for cleaner, safer water.

🌱 Building a water-secure South Africa.

#ASSAf #WaterSecurity

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🌍🌱 Building climate resilience

At #AYSC2026, young scientists are exploring 💧 water security, 🌾 climate-smart agriculture and 🌧️ climate adaptation.

🔬 Advancing science for resilient communities and ecosystems.

#ASSAf #ClimateResilience #WaterSecurity

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🔬💧 Research tackling real-world water challenges 🇿🇦

At #AYSC2026, young scientists are exploring 🧪 water contaminants, 🚰 sanitation, 💧 filtration, 🌊 groundwater, ♻️ wastewater and 📊 water monitoring.

🌱 Science is key to a sustainable water future.

#ASSAf #SAYAS

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💧🔬 Young scientists are tackling South Africa’s water challenges at the ASSAf Annual Young Scientists Conference 2026! 🇿🇦

Sharing research and innovative solutions for water security, sanitation and climate resilience. 🌱💡

#AYSC2026 #ASSAf #YoungScientists

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🔬🌍 Day 1 of #AYSC2026 is underway!

We’ve kicked off with inspiring opening remarks, welcome addresses, partner reflections and keynote addresses, bringing young scientists together to share ideas and shape Africa’s future. 💡🤝

Stay tuned! 🚀

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🧳 48 HOURS TO GO! 🚌🌍

Next stop: Mthatha! AYSC 2026 brings Africa’s young scientists together to explore sustainable water and safe sanitation towards Agenda 2063. 💧🔬

📅 13–15 Sept | 📍 WSU, Mthatha

See you there! 👋

#AYSC2026 #ASSAf #SAYAS #YouthInScience #WaterSecurity

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🌍 From research to policy action. 🔬

ASSAf– @Leopoldina brought African and German experts together to advance policy on climate change & mental health. 🤝🌱

#ASSAf #ScienceForPolicy #ClimateChange #MentalHealth

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🏛️ #AYSC2026 brings experts & young research leaders together to tackle Africa’s water & sanitation challenges through science diplomacy and youth-led innovation. 🌍

📍 WSU, Mthatha
📅 13–15 Sept 2026

#ASSAf #SAYAS #ScienceDiplomacy #Agenda2063

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💡 #AYSC2026 is more than a conference—it’s a space to learn, connect & grow! 🤝

Join hands-on workshops on science advice, communication & translational research, plus roundtables for mentorship and cross-border collaboration.

📍 WSU Mthatha | 📅 13–15 Sept

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🔬 #AYSC2026 showcases cutting-edge research by early-career scholars! 📊🎨

From oral & poster presentations on water quality, treatment & sustainability to creative works exploring water access & sanitation.

📍 WSU Mthatha | 📅 13–15 Sept

#ASSAf #YoungScientists

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🧪 #AYSC2026 Spotlight: Nanotechnology for Cleaner Water! 🔬💧

Dr. Mthokozisi Mnguni (UJ) explores reusable nanospheres that remove toxic heavy metals like lead & cadmium from water—offering a cost-effective path to cleaner water. 🌐

👉 Programme: https://t.co/a5HDugT6Pa

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💊 #AYSC2026 Spotlight: Greener Medicine Supply Chains! 🌿

Dr. Nsovo Nyeleti Mayimele (TUT) explores local API production to reduce environmental impact and strengthen South Africa’s pharma self-reliance. 🏥♻️

👉 Programme: https://t.co/a5HDugT6Pa

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🤖 #AYSC2026 Spotlight: Smart Tech for Water Preservation! 🚰⚡

Youth innovator Prince Mokone (SAASTA) presents AquaGuard—a low-cost robotic system using sensors & alarms to detect leaks and unauthorised connections in real time. 🛠️💧

👉 Programme: https://t.co/a5HDugT6Pa

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🌍 Day 1 recap: Engaging discussions at Climate Change and Mental Health, jointly hosted by ASSAf and Leopoldina.

ASSAf Member Prof Mary Scholes shared insights on innovations helping us adapt to a changing climate. 🌱

#ClimateChange #MentalHealth