The National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF)

Meet NRF-funded Tshibalo Netswera, a Master's student and tutor at the University of Johannesburg: https://lnkd.in/dMzePPVj. His current research project is focused on bridging the digital divide and addressing technological barriers in first-year education at universities through a human-centred design approach. Department of Science and Innovation

The list of NRF-rated researchers at the University of the Free State is growing. So far, 22 researchers received their first NRF rating, and 14 others obtained new ratings after re-evaluation. Congratulations to all the awardees!

NRF Science Matters | What national climate change adaptation policies, strategies, and plans have emerged in the last two decades? A research study funded by the NRF explored the climate change adaptation policy landscape in South Africa, examining the evolution of these policies from 2004 to 2022. Full article here: https://lnkd.in/drqt3Ad3

Meet NRF alumna, Dr Avela Kunene, PhD: https://lnkd.in/dk7U4HHe. She's a lead scientist for the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin (Germany) within the CARE-O-SENE project where they are researching the development of a new generation of catalysts for sustainable aviation fuel.

NRF 25 years | Highlights. NRF-SARAO was established as an NRF National Facility as the successor to the SKA Telescope Project, and to continue the work of the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (SA’s first radio astronomy observatory) and house the MeerKAT radio telescope. More about NRF-SARAO: https://lnkd.in/dzn7jBx9

How does the DSTI support the NRF in reaching its goals? We had a quick chat with Dr Maphuti Madiga (DSTI Deputy Director: Emerging Researchers Programme) at the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers (NGER) Symposium. #NRFsymposium Department of Science and Innovation Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, PhD, PrEng Mpendulo Sibiya

Join the NRF-managed African Open Science Platform (AOSP) and partners for an online FAIR Digital Objects Information Day for African Stakeholders. Date: 30 Oct 2024 Time: 09:00 to 14:00 (CAT) More info/To register: https://lnkd.in/dZKpDjYT

To fully realise the benefits of research, we need to bring science to the public. So, how does the NRF support science engagement in South Africa? At the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers (NGER) Symposium, we spoke with Dr Mamoeletsi Mosia, PhD, Managing Director of NRF-SAASTA. #NRFsymposium South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (NRF SAASTA) Mpendulo Sibiya Department of Science and Innovation Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, PhD, PrEng

Day 2 of the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers (NGER) Symposium is in full swing! What is happening, and what do our attendees think about the #NRFsymposium so far? Department of Science and Innovation Mpendulo Sibiya

Networking and exchanging ideas is an important part of being a researcher. At the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers (NGER) Symposium, we caught up with the NRF's Dr Prudence Makhura to find out how the NRF makes it possible for researchers to travel and attend events, both locally and abroad. #NRFsymposium Department of Science and Innovation Fulufhelo Nelwamondo, PhD, PrEng Mpendulo Sibiya