Young Academy inaugurates new members The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) inaugurated ten new members during the annual Awards Ceremony of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) on 23 October 2024. SAYAS was launched in October 2011 as a means to enable South Africa’s young scientists to fully participate in local and internationally relevant research and development agendas. It provides a national platform where leading young scientists from all disciplines in the country can interact, and also access international networking and career development opportunities. SAYAS members are young scientists below the age of 40, have PhDs and are deemed excellent in their fields of expertise. SAYAS members come from all disciplines including pure and applied sciences, humanities, social sciences and the arts.
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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) was inaugurated in May 1996 by the former President of South Africa and patron of the Academy, Nelson Mandela. It was formed in response to the need for an academy of science congruent with the dawn of democracy in South Africa – activist in its mission of using science for the benefit of society. The mandate of the Academy encompasses all fields of scientific enquiry and it includes the full diversity of South Africa’s distinguished scientists. The Parliament of South Africa passed the Academy of Science of South Africa Act (Act 67 of 2001), as amended, which came into operation in May 2002. ASSAf is the official national Academy of Science of South Africa and represents the country in the international community of science academies.
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Employees at Academy of Science of South Africa
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Babatunde Omilola, Ph.D.
Development Economist, International Development Practitioner, Board Member, Strategy and Policy Expert
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Louise Van Heerden
SciELO SA Operations Manager at Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)
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Stanley Maphosa
Head of International Relations at Academy of Science of South Africa
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Melusi Thwala
Science Advisory, Environmental Water Quality Scientist
Updates
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ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement ASSAf annually awards ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medals for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking to the benefit of society. In 2024 the awards were presented to two eminent scientists, Prof Saleem Badat and Prof Professor Keertan Dheda, at its Annual Awards Ceremony held on 23 October 2024.
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Call – 8th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting Economic Sciences For any queries you are welcome to contact Dr Tozama Qwebani at email: tozama@assaf.org.za To access the application form: https://buff.ly/3YqpgUt
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Open Access Week 2024 – Navigating Open Access: Building Community Value in a Commercial World Click on the link to register: https://buff.ly/3BNadeV #ujlibrary
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Frontiers Planet Prize Third Edition Webinar (South Africa) Date: Thursday, 10 October 2024 Time: 14:00 to 15:00 (SAST) Follow the link to register: https://buff.ly/3XPn6fL Zoom (link to be provided upon registration)
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📢 📢Congratulations, to the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Member Prof Tebello Nyokong. Who has been appointed as a member to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Prof Nyokong is part of pioneering work in advancing photo-dynamic therapy as an alternative to chemotherapy for cancer diagnosis and treatment.
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FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE MEETING: Environmental health and its implications on human health The conference has been a resounding success, bringing together researchers from diverse fields for meaningful collaboration and groundbreaking presentations. From co-infections of TB and HIV, smart materials, air quality, and adolescent mental health to the intersection of astrophysics and health, we explored how these disciplines impact human health in ways we may not have previously considered. A heartfelt thank you to all the institutions involved for making these three days truly exceptional.
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FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE MEETING: Environmental health and its implications on human health The second session of day two explored Astrophysics and its impact on health, featuring presentations by: Dr. Imogen Whittam, University of Oxford Dr. Sarah McKee, South African National Space Agency Prof. Brooke Simmons, Lancaster University Dr. Fokotsa Molefe, University of Pretoria The discussion was expertly facilitated by Dr. Katekani Shingange from MINTEK.
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