Browsing B. ASSAf Workshop Proceedings and Other Reports by Title
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Pathways to Success: Bringing a Gender Lens to the Scientific Leadership of Global Challenges
(GenderInSite, 2018)This report explores the issue of women’s leadership in science and brings to the discussion some related issues not usually taken into consideration. The initial motivation was to look at the career trajectories of women ...
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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 ...
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Policy Research Study to Determine the Adoption and Integration of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) into Government Policies and Planning Frameworks
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); Department of Science and Innovation (DSI); Quantitative Evidence Research cc, 2021)Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) is an important construct in South Africa’s policy discourse as illustrated in key national planning frameworks, such as the National Development Plan (NDP) and the 2019 White Paper ...
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Poverty Reduction Proceedings Report
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)Welcome Address from Assaf (Prof Barney Pityana, Vice-President, Assaf) 6 Welcome from Partner Organisation (Prof Yousuf Maudarbocus, Vice-President, Nasac) 9 Keynote Address (Dr Mamphela Ramphele, Nelson Mandela Foundation) ...
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Poverty, Inequality and Global Climate Change: Connecting the Discussions
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)The conference was a response to an urgent need to bring together communities of scientists who are exploring matters of poverty, inequality and climate change. While there are individual cross overs, this is still ...
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Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Shared Responsibiltiy
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2012)The sub-Saharan Africa region still remains the region most heavily affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2010, about 68% of all people living with HIV resided in sub-Saharan Africa and the region also accounted for 70% of new HIV ...
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Priorities for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Research and Services in South Africa webinar
(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. ...
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Proceedings of a Symposium on Our Nuclear Future: Delay or Demise?
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)The purpose of the symposium was to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders and invite engagement in a rigorous, evidence-based, scholarly debate on the issue of nuclear energy. Participants and presenters were drawn ...
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Proceedings of a Workshop on the Implementation of Core Competencies for Mental, Neurological and Substance Use Disorders
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2014)According to the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), one in six South Africans suffers from disorders such as anxiety, depression or substance use; this excludes disorders such as bipolar or schizophrenia. ...
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Proceedings of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Conference on Science Advice
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)The purpose of the conference was to explore various topics under the theme of Science Advice. These included: science advice ecosystems; science advice in times of disasters/emergencies; science advice in the international ...
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Proceedings of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Conference on Science Advice, 28 February - 1 March 2016, Hermanus, South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2016)Welcome Remarks: Prof Daya Reddy - Keynote Speaker: Prof Sir Peter Gluckman - Keynote Speaker: Prof Jos van der Meer - Topic 1 – Science Advice Ecosystem - Dr Flavia Schlegel - Prof Howard Alper - Dr Khotso Mokhele - Prof ...
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Proceedings of thematic session: Establishing an African knowledge democracy for increased social justice and development
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)
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Proceedings report Changing patterns of Non-Communicable Diseases
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)The theme of this conference was a superb example of the various activities in which the academies had been involved. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constituted one of the most critical set of health challenges that faced ...
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Proceedings report of webinar on mental health and bullying
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)Bullying among adolescents has been identified as a significant public health concern. It is a life-changing experience that has drastically affected more than a third of adolescents in schools globally. There are important ...
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Proceedings Report: Technological Innovations for a Low Carbon Society Conference
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)The challenge of finding sustainable, low carbon solutions to a global problem, such as climate change, is pertinent for both Germany and South Africa, notwithstanding their different developmental stages and different ...
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Researcher capacity building: supporting the career development of emerging research leaders in Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); UK Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), 2023)In November 2022, the UK Academy of Medical Sciences and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) held a half-day workshop on researcher capacity building, providing opportunities for participants to discuss ways to ...
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Review of the State of the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) System in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)This Report follows a request from the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) for an independent, critical appraisal of The State of the Science, Technology and Innovation ...
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Role of Science Academies in the National System of Innovation
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)Academies in the SADC region were offered an opportunity to host a half day workshop on Wednesday, 21 June in Ezulwini, Swaziland, to present to stakeholders in the SADC region. ASSAf coordinated the organisation of this ...
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Roundtable on Advancing multisectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the UK Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) jointly hosted a workshop in November 2022 on Advancing multisectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research and ...
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Science Business Society Dialogue Conference: Strengthening the Science Business Society Dialogue in the SADC Region
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)The conference explored various topics in the area of Science-Business Dialogue. These included: early stakeholder involvement; innovative funding options; international perspectives on science-business linkages; intellectual ...