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Dual-Use Research of Concern
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC) describes research (typically in the life sciences) that is intended to produce answers to legitimate research questions but may be misapplied with nefarious purposes. DURC is defined ...
Astronomy in Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
Astronomy is one of the most challenging of all scientific endeavours, requiring technologies and skills that are usually beyond the reach of what is currently available. As such it is a field that pushes the boundaries ...
Priorities for child and adolescent mental health research and services in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)
Children and adolescents under the age of 18 years comprise 34% of the population, and child and adolescent Mental, Neurological and Substance Use (MNS) disorders are common and an important cause of disability and distress. ...
Science and war
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022-03-29)
In times of war, scientists ask themselves what their role can and should be, in the face of humanitarian disasters, disruption and challenges to our ability to collaborate on a global platform. History shows us that science ...
Uniting people through diversity – coming together during times of need
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
Panellists: Dr Stanley Maphosa, Prof Brij Maharaj (Professor of Geography and Deputy President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha), Sultan Sheikh Yasin Muhammad Yaqeenullah Allamal Yaqen Muhammad (Grand Mufti SA and ...
Dinosaurs of Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
This talk formed part of the South African National Science Week, and was presented via a webinar on 5 August 2021. In this popular-level talk, Prof Chinsamy-Turan focuses on dinosaurs recovered from Africa. She tells us ...
Discovery in a time of pestilence - lessons from the future for exploration during the pandemic
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
Prof Himla Soodyall in conversation with Prof Lee Berger. The global pandemic has left many areas of science in disarray. With international travel curtailed, laboratory spaces and field sites unsuitable due to transmission ...
Why environmental management must become the new normal (2/4)
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS), 2021)
SAGE hosted a webinar series in partnership with ASSAf, SAYAS and INR on “Why environmental management must become the new normal”. The series aimed at raising awareness on the importance of emergency risk mitigation in ...
Reimagining the national space sector
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
SANSA was launched by the Department of Science and Innovation with a mandate to: “...Provide for the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities, foster research in space science, advance ...
The effects of war in Ukraine on oil price and SA economy
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)
This webinar was presented by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) on 5 May 2022. It is the 4th in a series of Annual ASSAf Business Leadership Forums. Panellists: Mr Wandile Sihlobo, Chief Economist: Agricultural ...