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Visitors can attend the CSIR exhibition and explore technologies, capabilities, prototypes and interactive demonstrations, including the wheeled Voyager robot and smartphone tablets supporting isiZulu proficiency through the Ngiyaqonda mobile app.
- Who it is for:
- Visitors to Science Forum South Africa 2024
- How to act on it:
- Attend the exhibition at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria and visit the CSIR interactive show table.
The CSIR makes its Detonics Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory infrastructure and capabilities available for explosive threat and protection research and development, including research into effects on soldiers, vehicles and infrastructure.
- Who it is for:
- the country's security services and related industries
- How to act on it:
- Collaborate with the CSIR through its Detonics Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory.
The CSIR's licensed facility can test explosive events up to 50 kg net explosive content and can reproduce, characterise and demonstrate the effects of landmines and improvised explosive devices.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, the country's security services and related industries
- How to act on it:
- Engage the CSIR and its Detonics Ballistics and Explosives Laboratory for testing.
Institutions of higher learning, research units and training facilities within South Africa can apply to be considered for currently available decommissioned high-performance computing equipment.
- Who it is for:
- Interested institutions of higher learning, research units and training facilities within South Africa
- How to act on it:
- Obtain the application documents from the stated link and submit an application for consideration to the HPC Ecosystems Project.
Organised labour can participate in the Mandela Mining Precinct’s mining modernisation research agenda through periodic meetings and contributions to the forum’s research agenda and plans.
- Who it is for:
- organised labour
- How to act on it:
- Participate through the forum’s periodic meetings and contribute to the MMP’s research agenda and plans; no joining or contact procedure is stated.
The programme provides financial support for researchers and doctoral and master’s students to undertake short-term exchange visits to collaborators’ laboratories, sharing or gaining knowledge and capabilities in photonics-related research.
- Who it is for:
- Researchers and doctoral and master’s degree students affiliated with South African research institutions or research institutions from the rest of Africa
- How to act on it:
- Download the ALC Knowledge Exchange Programme Support 2025 information document and the Application form provided on the page, then apply using the application form.
The facility provides mechanical properties testing for research and development and for clients needing tests on metallic materials, ceramic materials, powder compacts and, depending on the work required, polymers, glass and composites.
- Who it is for:
- Local and international clients, South African universities, and research and development users
- How to act on it:
- Use the CSIR mechanical testing laboratory for the required specialised or materials testing; the document does not state a booking or contact procedure.
The CSIR makes its VeristicPrint technology available as an affordable, locally sourced, contactless fingerprint solution for institutions needing access security. It can use photographs from smartphones, webcams or digital cameras and integrate with existing biometric systems.
- Who it is for:
- South African organisations and institutions needing access security
- How to act on it:
- The supplied text does not state an application, purchase or contact process; organisations can use the CSIR webpage to learn about the VeristicPrint solution.
DIRISA is making a national workshop available to the academic and research community, as well as other participants who want to share knowledge and experience in data intensive research and research data management. Delegates will hear insights from leading researchers, research management professionals and experts in South Africa.
- Who it is for:
- The academic and research community and other interested participants
- How to act on it:
- Participate in the workshop through the event page; the text does not state registration instructions.
The CSIR makes a newsletter available for people who want the latest innovations, news and events.
- Who it is for:
- People interested in CSIR innovations, news and events
- How to act on it:
- Enter an email address in the newsletter subscription field and click "subscribe".
The CSIR makes available a software product that converts digital text into synthetic speech in all 11 official South African languages, helping government and business users reach a wider audience.
- Who it is for:
- Users in government or business looking to reach a wider audience
CSIR makes this article available for people to read about evidence concerning whether renewable sources can provide all energy needs and the challenges of variable generation, grid stability and extreme weather.
- Who it is for:
- people interested in renewable energy and energy systems
- How to act on it:
- Read the article at the stated CSIR webpage.