Have you ever been so lucky as to spot an otter out in the wild? Your sighting can help vital marine and freshwater research in South Africa! Pretoria, South…
WWF’s 20-year black rhino project has become a scientific treasure trove, helping researchers understand behaviour and improve conservation. South Africa (26 August 2026) – For more than two decades,…
Delecia makes history as South Africa’s first Einstein Fellow! She’ll spend the programme conducting her research in Germany while she boards in the garden cottage at Einstein’s former summer home!…
Snakebites remain a major health challenge, but researchers are finding innovative ways to protect both people and wildlife. South Africa (20 July 2026) – Snakes have long been feared,…
Professor Hendrik Swart has been awarded the 2026 De Beers Gold Medal. It is highest honour given out by the South African Institute of Physics! Free State. South Africa…
South African researchers publish trial results in the world’s leading medical journal. South Africa (05 July 2026) – Not only have South Africans shown excellence in soccer, but they’ve…
Professor Linda Theron is recognised by Utrecht University for her internationally influential research on resilience among young people facing adversity. Pretoria, South Africa (10 April 2026) – A leading…
The new infrastructure will allow researchers to focus on large-scale studies on diseases affecting South Africans! Free State, South Africa (18 March 2026) – The University of the Free…
Birds are telling secrets that better help scientists understand and conserve one of the most threatened ecosystems in South Africa… Free State, South Africa (24 February 2026) – Toka…
Wits PhD candidate Bontle Masango takes her research to the Broad Institute, aiming to tackle type 2 diabetes across Africa. Johannesburg, South Africa (23 February 2026) – Bontle Masango…
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