Department Of Science And Technology Events

By | January 26, 2022
The Department of Science and Innovation seeks to boost socio-economic development in South Africa through research and innovation. To achieve its goals, the Department provides leadership, an enabling environment and resources for science, technology and innovation. Through its Programmes (Administration; Technology Innovation; International Cooperation and Resources; Research Development and Support; and Socio-economic Innovation Partnerships) and several entities that work alongside it, the Department is accomplishing groundbreaking science and enhancing the well-being of all South Africans.
 
Title Published Date
SAHPRA approves affordable, locally developed COVID-19 antigen test 08 December 2021
First open forum to discuss Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing in SA 06 December 2021
Launch of L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Festival on 7 December 2021 03 December 2021
UKZN successfully fires up powerful liquid rocket engine in ground tests 03 December 2021
SFSA 2021 Ministerial Plenary: Integrating the humanities and social sciences into the COVID-19 response 03 December 2021
Science Forum South Africa highlights local scientific excellence in responding to COVID-19 02 December 2021
Science Forum South Africa Day 2 02 December 2021
Leading COVID-19 experts to address SFSA 2021 launch 30 November 2021
Global bioeconomy in the spotlight 29 November 2021
Invitation to the International Bioeconomy Forum Plenary Meeting on 29 November 2021 26 November 2021
Unveiling of world-class API laboratory postponed 26 November 2021
Thriving South African sorghum market possible, feasibility study finds 25 November 2021
Science Forum South Africa 2021 returns to CSIR International Convention Centre 24 November 2021
2021 NRF Awards Honour and Celebrate South Africa’s Top Researchers and Scientists 10 November 2021
Climate Action to protect and promote health: sharing knowledge among regions to focus on solutions 08 November 2021
COP 26: Invitation to a discussion on the Role of Academies of Science in Climate Change Policy Actions 04 November 2021
Call for proposals: Establishment and management of sector innovation funds 04 November 2021
INVITATION TO JOIN EO, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS AND NAVIGATIONS COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE (CoPs) 29 October 2021
Media Invitation: 2021 NRF Awards 28 October 2021
Government, industry establish a new body to enable labour participation in SA mining research 27 October 2021
From The Desk of The President – Monday 25 Oct 2021 25 October 2021
Maloti-Drakensberg part of global research project on impact of climate change on alpine ecosystems 21 October 2021
Women taking the lead in technopreneurship 19 October 2021
SKAO signs hosting agreements with Australia and South Africa 15 October 2021
Invitation South African women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) webinar- 20 October 2021 14 October 2021
SA Space Agency warns of high frequency radio communication disruptions 12 October 2021
Feasibility study gives green light for South African hydrogen valley 08 October 2021
Launch of the Hydrogen Valley Feasibility Study Report 07 October 2021
Small-scale hydropower becomes a reality in the Eastern Cape 05 October 2021
Department of Science and Innovation sends condolences to Val Boje’s family 05 October 2021
Dr Nzimande to launch an innovative science facility in the Eastern Cape 05 October 2021
African App Launchpad Cup 2021 30 September 2021
Launch of an innovative science facility in the Eastern Cape 30 September 2021
GOVERNMENT AND CIVIL SOCIETY JOIN HANDS AND RESOURCES FOR VOOMA VACCINATION WEEKEND 30 September 2021
Invitation to the Launch of the hydrogen valley feasibility study report 29 September 2021
DR PATRICK SOON-SHIONG AND NANTWORKS ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF COVID-19 AND CANCER VACCINE INITIATIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNCIL FOR SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL 23 September 2021
President to attend launch announcement by Dr Soon-Shiong of NantAfrica COVID-19 and cancer vaccine initiative 23 September 2021
HERITAGE WEBINAR: CELEBRATING AFRICA’S LANGUAGES INHERITANCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR INNOVATION IN THE KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY 21 September 2021
Invitation Reducing the precarity of academic research careers 21 September 2021
WEBINAR ON THE STATE OF INNOVATION IN DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE WATER ECOSYSTEM IN SOUTH AFRICA 21 September 2021
Women and their role in debunking myths on COVID-19 vaccination 20 September 2021
SAWISA Webinar 20 September 2021
ICGEB MOVES ON IMPLEMENTING RAPID LABORATORY DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM IN AFRICA 17 September 2021
BRICS/DSI funding for research projects in aeronautics and aerospace: Call for applications 13 September 2021
TWITTER SPACE ENGAGEMENT ON COVID-19 VACCINATION 09 September 2021
DSI pays tribute to veteran indigenous knowledge practitioner 09 September 2021
MINISTER NZIMANDE INAUGURATES THE COUNCIL FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR NATURAL SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONS 09 September 2021
South Africa, Ethiopia to sign agreement on STI cooperation 08 September 2021
MINISTER NZIMANDE STATEMENT ON THE DEATH OF FORMER DEPUTY MINISTER ZANELE MAGWAZA MSIBI 06 September 2021
Women and the IPR Act 30 August 2021
Focus on women and world of work during COVID-19 25 August 2021
Forging STI partnerships to drive Africa’s growth 25 August 2021
SAWISA WEBINAR INVITATION-SAVE THE DATE 25 August 2021
Invitation to a no-fee advanced summer school on IP and tech transfer 25 August 2021
Celebrating women in science during Women’s Month, and forming part of the national commemoration of the Year of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke, a female trailblazer and icon of South Africa’s past. 25 August 2021
The Importance of Intellectual Property Webinar 23 August 2021
Webinar launch of 2021 South African Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators Report 23 August 2021
Call for applications for the Internship Programme 23 August 2021
Webinar: Study in Switzerland 19 August 2021
Webinar on COVID-19 vaccine safety 17 August 2021
UNCOMMON COURAGE | CREATING A STAGE FOR WOMEN-LED SACU STARTUPS 17 August 2021
Women picking up tools and shattering stereotypes 17 August 2021
DSI hosts indigenous knowledge expo focusing on Rooibos and its many uses 16 August 2021
Working to ensure sustainable oceans through marine literacy initiatives 16 August 2021
The Desk of The President – Monday, 16 August 2021 16 August 2021
Minister Nzimande statement on Cape-Bio green light to manufacture Covid-19 radid test kits locally 16 August 2021
Young female astronomer aims to empower the next generation 13 August 2021
Data remains crucial in the midst of crises facing the nation 12 August 2021
DEPUTY MINISTER MANAMELA TO VACCINATE AT TUT AS PART OF THE VACCINATION ROLL OUT DRIVE FOR THE PSET SECTOR 11 August 2021
University of KwaZulu-Natal National Science Week lecture on developing and testing radio astronomical equipment on Marion Island 05 August 2021
Ministerial visits confirm international support for ICGEB’s activities 03 August 2021
National Science Week offers exciting virtual programme this year 02 August 2021
Applications invited for World Intellectual Property Organization-South Africa Summer School on Intellectual Property and Transfer of Technology: 23 November to 3 December 2021 29 July 2021
Deputy Minister Manamela to host dialogue on youth unemployment in SA 28 July 2021
National Science Week 2021 Programme 28 July 2021
Municipalities urged to use innovation tool for improved service delivery 23 July 2021
BIOVAC TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE PFIZER-BIONTECH COVID-19 VACCINE DOSES WITHIN AFRICA 21 July 2021
MINISTER NZIMANDE TO UNDERTAKE AN OUTREACH VISIT THE ZULULAND DISTRICT IN KWAZULU NATAL 20 July 2021
From the Desk of the President:Issue: 19 July 2021 20 July 2021
Biovac facility unaffected by minor incident 19 July 2021
Minister Nzimande to undertake an outreach visit to the Shoshanguve crossing shopping mall in Soshanguve Township 15 July 2021
SA, European Union launch research and innovation funding initiative for Africa 12 July 2021
Science Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Human Settlements (STI4SHS) Roadmap Launch: 22 June 2021- invitation 17 June 2021
Celebrating Youth Month: Rugby wheelchair project 14 June 2021
Minister Nzimande’s statement on the passing of Prof. Vishnu Padayachee 14 June 2021
Minister Nzimande’s statement on the death of Prof. Michael Cross 14 June 2021
Africa-Europe Science and Innovation Summit from 14 to 18 June 2021 07 June 2021
Celebrating Youth Month : Cross-disciplinary postgraduate e-science training platform 07 June 2021
Minister Nzimande congratulates National Student Financial Aid Scheme bursary recipients for the 2021 academic year 07 June 2021
The agenda to decolonise knowledge in Africa among topics at Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture 03 June 2021
Mission: Connecting Africa to the stars 03 June 2021
AwezaMed app bridges the language divide in the fight against COVID-19 03 June 2021
Celebrating young people in STI during Youth Month 2021 03 June 2021
Science and technology must be at the centre of African trade agreement 31 May 2021
OECD Science, Technology and Innovation Outlook 2021: Times of Crisis and Opportunity 26 May 2021
Rethinking medical training: Nelson Mandela University Medical School Dr Thandi Mgwebi 24 May 2021
African Continental Free Trade Area to take centre stage at the DSI’s Africa Day celebration this year 24 May 2021
Invitation to celebrate Africa Day with the Department of Science and Innovation and partners 21 May 2021
Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, and MTN Foundation to launch state-of-the-art ICT centre at Sekhukhune College, Groblersdal, Limpopo 19 May 2021
Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, to receive his COVID-19 vaccination at Edendale Hospital 19 May 2021