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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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🔔 🔔 REMMINDER: SA QuTI Student Bursary 2027: Applications open to South African Universities for the 2027 academic year
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://t.co/4ExaComEQs
DEADLINE: 16 November 2026
📢 📢 SA QuTI Student Bursary 2027: Applications open to South African Universities for the 2027 academic year
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://t.co/4ExaComEQs
DEADLINE: 16 November 2026
🔹 Session 2 Panel ("Membership to Impact"): Moderated by Prof Tholene Sodi, featuring insights from Prof Shireen Motala, Prof Daya Reddy, and Prof Sibusiso Vil-Nkomo.
Driving meaningful change and inclusivity across the scientific landscape! 🌍🤝
The morning conversations continued with an engaging panel featuring Prof Robin Crewe, Dr Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, Prof Jennifer Fitchett, and Prof Philiswa Nomngongo, discussing how to strengthen ASSAf's role and relevance. 📊💡
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National Research Foundation of South Africa
@NRF_News
The NRF funds research, the development of high-end human capacity and critical research infrastructure.
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CSIR 🇿🇦 
@CSIR
Official X account of the CSIR. 81 years of research, development and innovation in RSA. Follow us for news, events, media and more. RTs not endorsements.
SAASTA
@NRF_SAASTA
The South African Agency for Science & Technology Advancement aims to create, support & enrich platforms for effective science engagement
What is the vital role of a science academy in modern society? 🤔
Session 1 Prof Stephanie Burton on "Science as a public good – the role of an Academy," followed by Prof Himla Soodyall presenting a compelling look at "A Decade of Scientific Leadership: Evidence and Impact."
🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of Scientific Excellence!
The ASSAf Membership Conference 2026 is officially underway at the Birchwood Conference Centre under the powerful theme: "Reclaiming science for the public good."
📢 📢 SA QuTI Student Bursary 2027: Applications open to South African Universities for the 2027 academic year
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://t.co/4ExaComEQs
DEADLINE: 16 November 2026
📢 📢 SA QuTI Student Bursary 2027: Applications open to South African Universities for the 2027 academic year
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://t.co/4ExaComEQs
DEADLINE: 16 November 2026
🔔 🔔 REMMINDER: The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) cordially invites you to the 10th Annual ASSAf Humanities Lecture 2026
RSVP: https://t.co/AqHHdStOSH
🔓 OPEN ACCESS IN AFRICA: WHO CAN AFFORD TO PUBLISH?
Open Access makes research freely available to readers. But what about the costs faced by researchers?
📖 Read the full ASSAf report:
https://t.co/vWU9JBQdP7
🔔 🔔 REMMINDER: Can South Africa Turn Transport Infrastructure into Economic Opportunity?
Safer Mobility, Better Connectivity and Stronger Economic Growth
RSVP: https://t.co/SKdCgIcnLH
ASSAf’s first GBVF webinar, held on 15 October 2026, highlighted the urgent need for accountability, survivor protection and evidence-based action to turn South Africa’s GBVF disaster declaration into sustained, coordinated action.
Read more: https://t.co/b2730J8cU1
Can South Africa Turn Transport Infrastructure into Economic Opportunity?
Safer Mobility, Better Connectivity and Stronger Economic Growth
RSVP: https://t.co/SKdCgIcnLH
🔔 🔔 REMMINDER : 📢 📢 CALL 76th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Physiology/Medicine 27 June to 2 July 2027 Germany
ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM HERE: https://t.co/LuyCZzMrEz
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
🔔 🔔 REMMINDER: UJ Library in Partnership with ASSAf Presents: Open Access Seminar: The Cost of Knowledge: Who Pays, Who Benefit
Registration: https://t.co/2vhnMqulVq
🔔 🔔 REMMINDER : 📢 📢 CALL 76th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Physiology/Medicine 27 June to 2 July 2027 Germany
ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM HERE: https://t.co/LuyCZzMrEz
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
📢 📢 From Declaration to Action: What Does a National GBVF Disaster Response Require?
The webinar is about to begin! 🔴 Missed registration? Watch the livestream on ASSAf’s Facebook page: https://t.co/rYP7zxuIZV
UJ Library in Partnership with ASSAf Presents: Open Access Seminar: The Cost of Knowledge: Who Pays, Who Benefit
Registration: https://t.co/2vhnMqulVq
📢 📢 SA QuTI Student Bursary 2027: Applications open to South African Universities for the 2027 academic year
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://t.co/4ExaComEQs
DEADLINE: 16 November 2026
🔔 🔔 REMMINDER : 📢 📢 CALL 76th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Physiology/Medicine 27 June to 2 July 2027 Germany
ACCESS THE APPLICATION FORM HERE: https://t.co/LuyCZzMrEz
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
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