Calling all South African Foundation Phase educators! Are you a Foundation Phase teacher in South Africa? We would love you to participate in our study! Lucky draw: As a token of appreciation, one participant from each of South Africa’s nine provinces will be randomly selected to win a R500 Takealot voucher! Participation is completely voluntary and will not affect your participation in the study. To enter: - Complete the survey - Provide your name and email address in the relevant section Participation details: - Survey closes: 31 October 2026 - Winners will be contacted by: 30 November 2026 - Winners: Nine, one from each province - Prize: R500 Takealot voucher per winner To participate, visit tinyurl.com/mjsrzkvj Please share this with other South African Foundation Phase educators who may be interested. #TeamCSIR #FoundationPhase #SouthAfricanTeachers #EducationResearch #LuckyDraw

📢 Call for applications #TeamCSIR-hosted Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub is pleased to announce the commencement of a course titled: Foundations of Biologics Manufacturing and Analytical Characterisation, scheduled to start on Monday, 25 January 2027. 📆 Deadline for applications: 13 November 2026 📆 Duration: Two weeks 📍 One-week online and one-week hands-on training at the CSIR in Pretoria 🔗 Apply: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/… ℹ️ More info: csir.co.za/sites/default/fil…

One week later and we're still feeling the excitement! Thank you to everyone who joined #TeamCSIR for an EPIC #CSIRRace2026. From the challenging climbs to the triumphant finishes, you showed incredible grit, determination and spirit. You conquered the trail. You owned the hills. You made memories. Here's a look back at the highlights from the 33rd CSIR Road Race, powered by @BestmedScheme. See you again next year! #RoadRunning #RunWalkRace

#TeamCSIR, in partnership with TGR Global Enterprises and Gordon Institution of Business Science, will host the Chief Information Officer #CIOTechDay on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre. The forum will bring together CIOs and technology leaders from South Africa’s public and private sectors to share insights and engage in forward-looking discussions on artificial intelligence, data, digital trust, innovation and enterprise transformation. For more information, visit: ciomandate.com/ #CIOMandate #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation

On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, #TeamCSIR, in partnership with the @ICGEB and with support from the @dstigovza, hosted a bilateral meeting themed “Harnessing African genetic diversity as a global resource for public health” at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. The meeting sought to secure the support of the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, for advancing the regulatory frameworks and policy measures required to enable and sustain African-owned #genomics initiatives across the continent. These efforts aim to create an environment that supports African-led genomic #research, #innovation and capacity development. Find out more, here: csir.co.za/media-hub/news/ha…

📻 Tune in: #TeamCSIR’s Dr Thabo Hlalele will be on Metro FM (96.4 FM) today, 22 October 2026 at 16:50, to discuss the CSIR hosting the 8th #RD202026 Conference on Clean Energy Technologies in South Africa. Don’t miss it!

#TeamCSIR #Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar Series Join the discussion as we shine the spotlight on common online threats affecting children and adults, which include cyberbullying, online scams, inappropriate content and others. This session will assist families with creating a safer digital environment at home Webinar details: Speakers: Rene Mattheus, Pattern Interrupt Consulting and Dr Tendani Mulanga Thabela-Chimboza, University of Cape Town Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 Time: 18:00 – 19:00 Platform: Microsoft Teams events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

FINAL DAY: Don’t miss the 8th Research and Development 20 (RD20) Conference! We are streaming live from the CSIR International Convention Centre. 📅 20 - 22 October 2026 ⏰ Live from: 9:00 – 12:30 🔴 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… 🌐 csir.co.za/events/conference… Join the conversation using #RD202026 and be part of this landmark event as we work together to advance sustainable energy solutions.

Media release: #TeamCSIR hosts 8th RD20 Conference on Clean Energy Technologies in South Africa The 8th RD20 Conference on Clean Energy Technologies commenced on 19 October and runs until 23 October 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa, under the theme "Accelerating Clean Energy Innovation: From Africa to the World. The five-day #RD202026 conference kicked off with a workshop titled "Artificial Intelligence for Energy", featuring contributions from leading global experts in research and development (R&D). Find out more, here: csir.co.za/media-hub/media-r…

#TeamCSIR, in partnership with TGR Global Enterprises and Gordon Institution of Business Science, will host the Chief Information Officer #CIOTechDay on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre. The forum will bring together CIOs and technology leaders from South Africa’s public and private sectors to share insights and engage in forward-looking discussions on artificial intelligence, data, digital trust, innovation and enterprise transformation. For more information, visit: ciomandate.com/ #CIOMandate #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation

#TeamCSIR #Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar Series Join the discussion as we shine the spotlight on common online threats affecting children and adults, which include cyberbullying, online scams, inappropriate content and others. This session will assist families with creating a safer digital environment at home Webinar details: Speakers: Rene Mattheus, Pattern Interrupt Consulting and Dr Tendani Mulanga Thabela-Chimboza, University of Cape Town Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 Time: 18:00 – 19:00 Platform: Microsoft Teams events.teams.microsoft.com/e…

REMINDER: Don’t miss the 8th Research and Development 20 (RD20) Conference! We are streaming live from the @CSIRICC. 📅 20 - 22 October 2026 ⏰ Live from: 9:00 – 17:30 🔴 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… 🌐 csir.co.za/events/conference… Join the conversation using #RD202026 and be part of this landmark event as we work together to advance sustainable energy solutions.

📢 Call for applications #TeamCSIR-hosted Southern African Biomanufacturing Training Hub is pleased to announce the commencement of a course titled: Master the Heart of Biomanufacturing – Bioreactor Operation and Troubleshooting, scheduled to start on Monday, 23 November 2026. 📆 Deadline for applications: 31 October 2026 📆 Duration: One week 📍 One-week in-person classroom lectures and hands-on training at the CSIR in Pretoria 🔗Apply: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/… ℹ️ More info: csir.co.za/sites/default/fil…

Welcome to the 8th Research and Development 20 (RD20) Conference on Clean Energy Technologies! Hosted in Africa for the very first time, RD20 brings together leading researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and innovation partners to collaborate on shaping the future of clean energy. Attendees can look forward to engaging technical tours, inspiring keynote speakers, in-depth discussions, executive leadership sessions, and valuable insights from global leaders in science, technology, and innovation. Join the conversation using #RD202026 and be part of this landmark event as we work together to advance sustainable energy solutions. Let’s make RD20 a conference to remember. @CSIRICC