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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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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE) invite you to a hybrid Media Roundtable on Driving Behaviour and Road Safety in South Africa: Evidence, Policy, and Behavioural Change

Online Registration: https://t.co/FPCQRyFHhU

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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) cordially invites you to a webinar on:
Green Skills for a Just Transition: Building South Africa’s Workforce for Tomorrow

RSVP: https://t.co/xp16R4ISLw

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📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf’s Prof Karen Sliwa-Hahnle on being awarded the Order of Mapungubwe by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

This award is a recognition of her contributions to the understanding of cardiovascular diseases, particularly heart disease during pregnancy.

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📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf’s Prof Keertan Dheda on being awarded the Order of Mapungubwe by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

This award is a fitting recognition of his contributions to research in the field of pulmonology, which have advanced the global management of tuberculosis

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📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf’s Prof Salim Abdool Karim on being awarded the Order of Mapungubwe by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

This award is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to medical science & public health, particularly in the fields of HIV/AIDS.

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📢 📢 Congratulations to ASSAf’s Prof Priscilla Baker on receiving the Order of Mapungubwe from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Her innovative research continues to advance healthcare solutions, improving lives in underserved and rural communities across Africa.

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Exploring Opportunities for Young Scientists in Africa: Building Research Careers through Capacity building, Collaboration and Innovation

RSVP: https://t.co/eJxfZpr7C9

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From Planetary Change to Psychological Impact: Understanding and Responding to the Mental Health Effects of Climate Change

RSVP: https://t.co/iwrcjkFUxB

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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) cordially invites you to a webinar on: Green Skills for a Just Transition: Building South Africa’s Workforce for Tomorrow

RSVP: https://t.co/xp16R4ISLw

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🏅 ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal Award

Applications are now open and must be submitted by 23 June 2026.

Visit the ASSAf website for further info: https://t.co/X3ICTqxnIN

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Exploring Opportunities for Young Scientists in Africa: Building Research Careers through Capacity building, Collaboration and Innovation

RSVP: https://t.co/eJxfZpr7C9

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📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Theme: Assuring Sustainable Water Availability & Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063

Complete & submit the online application form in full by 21 June 2026.

To access the application form, use the link: https://t.co/lNxdVRU59a

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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) cordially invites you to a webinar on:
Green Skills for a Just Transition: Building South Africa’s Workforce for Tomorrow

RSVP: https://t.co/xp16R4ISLw

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🧬✨ On Monday, ASSAf hosted the National Consultative Workshop on the Feasibility of a Microbiome Study in South Africa 🇿🇦🔬

Led by Prof Thulani Makhalanyane, the workshop sparked insightful discussions on the future of microbiome research.

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ASSAf participated in the SA–Republic of Korea quantum science roundtable hosted by @dstigovza and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Pretoria on 20 May 2026. Discussions focused on collaboration in quantum research, skills development and innovation.

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🔔 🔔 REMINDER: Water and energy nexus: cooperation for socio-economic development between
South Africa and Lesotho

RSVP: https://t.co/miSHgJNY2y

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🔔 🔔 REMINDER: Water and energy nexus: cooperation for socio-economic development between
South Africa and Lesotho

RSVP: https://t.co/miSHgJNY2y

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Frontiers Planet Prize - 5th Edition launched

Here’s how to get your institution involved:
• Encourage a representative at your institution to connect with FPP directly at [email protected]!
• Institutions are encouraged to register: https://t.co/xbf9TAwlEo