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CSIR research into dynamic spectrum and future internet networks continues to garner international recognition; this after a paper co-written by the CSIR and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) won Best Paper at this year’s IST-Africa Week in Namibia. In 2015, the CSIR’s research into dynamic spectrum management was also awarded Best Paper at the International Conference on Internet in Malaysia.
The CSIR is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Sipho Mbhokota, as the new Executive Manager for CSIR Defence and Security. CSIR Defence and Security is a key strategic focus area that seeks to build resilient defence and security capabilities for South Africa to ensure secure borders and the safety of citizens.
The CSIR is at an advanced stage of implementing its new strategy, a move that will see the adoption of a re-organised CSIR-wide operating model.
To this end, the science, engineering and technology (SET) staff reorganisation and confirmation commenced in August 2019 and this process was completed successfully in September 2019. After a rigorous process of reviewing and benchmarking against our peers, both locally and internationally, in October 2019, we commenced with the reorganisation of our support staff across the CSIR.
The CSIR invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), established private companies and higher education institutions to make use of the CSIR Nanomaterials Industrial Development Facility (NIDF) capabilities in materials/technology development and scale up that will lead to a competitive chemical and polymer industry in South Africa. Closing date for submissions is 17 May 2021
With eight decades of experience in pioneering bespoke innovations, the CSIR boasts a workforce where over 70% specialise in engineering, science, and technology. By assembling multidisciplinary teams and drawing on unique laboratory infrastructure, the CSIR delivers cutting-edge solutions across high-impact industries like mining. As a trusted and strategic innovation partner, the CSIR supports the sector in advancing efficient, safe, and sustainable mining practices and operations.
CSIR researchers have completed a waste characterisation report for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality that will influence its decision-making regarding waste.
The CSIR has developed a sustainable bioprocess to manufacture a fungal-based protein product for a South African business called MycoSure.
Dr Ghaneshree Moonsamy, a fungal expert at the CSIR’s Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre (BIDC), says protein production in a bioreactor offers many sustainability and cost advantages over livestock and crop protein production.
She says MycoSure will be leveraging this technology using fungal protein, for the first time in Africa, to help address global food security. Read more...
The CSIR congratulates Dr Ghaneshree Moonsamy for being the first student at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) to have her Master’s degree converted into a doctoral degree.
Moonsamy (34), a senior researcher at the CSIR, made history when her thesis for a Master’s in biotechnology was converted into a PhD thesis because of its superior quality.
Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) together with the CSIR have collaborated in presenting the Online Course in Architectural and Engineering Approaches to Infection Control.
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an entity of the Department of Science and Innovation, today unveiled a refreshed brand and positioning statement as part of its strategy to intensify its impact on society.
Recently adopted by the organisation, the strategy is aimed at amplifying the ‘I’ in ‘CSIR’, to intensify its focus on industrial development and a more aggressive quest for impact, in keeping with the organisation’s mandate to improve the quality of life of all the people of South Africa.
In a rigorous journey that unfolded over the past two years, the CSIR has worked with its stakeholders to define a new vision for itself, guiding how the organisation must fulfil its mandate in the context of South Africa’s current challenges.
The CSIR vision is supported by a new mission, objectives and values, which are the building blocks of the refreshed CSIR brand.