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Human Genetics and Genomics in South Africa: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) & Department of Science and Technology (DST), 2018)
This study aims to address the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of genetics and genomics work, as it relates to research, health service provision and forensic applications (medical and legal) in South Africa. ...
The Water-Energy Nexus and the Application of Green Technologies
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) & Department of Science and Technology (DST), 2018)
It is estimated that by 2030, nearly half of the world’s population will be living in areas of high water stress affecting the energy demand and efficiency. About 75 percent of the global electricity production from coal, ...
Policy Direction, Eradication of Hunger and Achievement of Food Security Conference Proceedings
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018-09)
Africa has the highest levels of population growth in the world, making it necessary to plan for the right food in line with the population dynamics. Meeting the food needs of the growing human population with the planet’s ...
3rd Worldwide Meeting of National Young Academies: One Health – Health and Development
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018-03)
This report is the summary of the meeting proceedings of the Third Worldwide Meeting of National Young Academies which took place from 20 to 21 July 2017 at the Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Boksburg, South ...
3rd South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) Science and Society Symposium - Science and (Un)Certainty: Exploring Science, Knowledge Production, Communication and Uptake in a Post-Truth World
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018-06)
This report is the summary of the meeting proceedings of the 3rd South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) Science and Society Symposium which took place from 8 – 9 March 2018 at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU), ...
Status of Postgraduate Research Training in Engineering in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018)
The aim of this study is to document and assess the status of postgraduate research training in engineering in South Africa with respect to possible systemic challenges or shortcomings.
The study was undertaken for the ...