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National Research Foundation

We are ready to make innovative medicines in South Africa for Africa and beyond

Business Maverick

We are ready to make innovative medicines in South Africa for Africa and beyond

By Paul Watts

National Research Foundation’s postdoctoral funding model is based on government guidelines

South Africa

National Research Foundation’s postdoctoral funding model is based on government guidelines

By Mbulelo Ncango

High-tech ‘agri-box’ will help Africa’s crop farmers tackle climate crisis challenges

Africa

High-tech ‘agri-box’ will help Africa’s crop farmers tackle climate crisis challenges

By Estelle Ellis

Top SA environmental research centre faces funding crisis

South Africa

Top SA environmental research centre faces funding crisis

By Sarah Wild for GroundUp

When university resources are scarce, building and sustaining equitable research excellence should be paramount

South Africa

When university resources are scarce, building and sustaining equitable research excellence should be paramount

By Robin Drennan, Joao Rodrigues, Garth Stevens & Imraan Valodia

The Council on Higher Education’s review of doctoral qualifications: It’s all about the nature of evidence

South Africa

The Council on Higher Education’s review of doctoral qualifications: It’s all about the nature of evidence

By Ken Harley

The Council on Higher Education’s review of doctoral qualifications: It’s the attributes that count

South Africa

The Council on Higher Education’s review of doctoral qualifications: It’s the attributes that count

By Narend Baijnath

The Council on Higher Education’s review of PhD degrees reveals worrying trends

South Africa

The Council on Higher Education’s review of PhD degrees reveals worrying trends

By Ken Harley

Bernie Fanaroff, South Africa’s modest national treasure

South Africa

Bernie Fanaroff, South Africa’s modest national treasure

By Rebecca Davis

Motlanthe explains views on traditional leaders - and they are not going to like it

South Africa

Motlanthe explains views on traditional leaders - and they are not going to like it

By Nkateko Mabasa

National Research Foundation cuts hurt South Africa’s scientists

South Africa

National Research Foundation cuts hurt South Africa’s scientists

By GroundUp