Entries for the 33rd CSIR Road Race, powered by @BestmedScheme, are now open!  📆 Saturday, 17 October 2026 ⏰ Start time: 06:00 📍 CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Run and Walk: 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km   Visit csir.co.za/events/road-race-… for more info and to register, and join #TeamCSIR for our EPIC #CSIRRace2026.  Conquer the trail, own the hills. See you there! #Race #Runner #runnerslife #Pretoria #PretoriaEvents @dstigovza

With South African municipalities thirsting for modern technologies to improve service delivery, #TeamCSIR calls on inventors and technology companies to list unconventional or alternative solutions on a new matchmaking platform called Technology for Service Delivery. The platform, which is managed by CSIR experts in the built environment, links municipalities with novel and unconventional technologies for #water, #sanitation, #energy, #construction, #waste, #connectivity and other services. csir.co.za/media-hub/news/do… @dstigovza

The Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) helps small, medium and micro enterprises #SMMEs de-risk their technologies and products. Companies receive support for product and technology development as well as the development of standards and accreditations. This support has resulted in the development and production of small gas turbines, stabilised cameras, hyperspectral cameras for low-earth observation, advanced antennas, unmanned aerial vehicles and composite-based products. This year, AISI celebrates 20 years of working with SMMEs in aerospace and defence, having been established in 2006 as a strategic initiative of @the_dtic to strengthen the competitiveness, sustainability and growth of South Africa’s aerospace and defence industry. AISI is hosted and managed by the CSIR.

Call for Proposals: African Laser Centre - Research Collaboration Programme The African Laser Centre, a NEPAD initiative funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation and hosted by the CSIR, invites proposals for the 2027/28 Research Collaboration Programme, fostering research partnerships between South African and African researchers. Closing date for applications: 23 October 2026 csir.co.za/work-with-us/fund…

📻 Tune in: #TeamCSIR capacity development specialist Nokwanda Ngcobo will be on Ukhozi FM (90.1–107.4 FM) today, 23 September 2026, from 21:30 to 22:00 to discuss #STEM education for girls. Don’t miss it!

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

Are you a researcher working with laser technology? The CSIR Rental Pool Programme offers South African public university researchers access to laser equipment, multiyear project support (up to 3 years), funding for equipment upgrades, and technical support. Open to researchers in natural sciences, engineering, and health sciences at South African public universities and universities of technology. Closing date for applications is Friday, 23 October 2026. csir.co.za/work-with-us/fund…

REMINDER: Secure your spot and register to attend the upcoming 8th Research and Development 20 (RD20) for Clean Energy Technologies Conference in Pretoria, South Africa. Coming to Africa for the first time, #RD202026 will bring together leading researchers, policymakers, industry experts and innovation partners to shape the future of clean energy. * Please note that we have now reached the onsite capacity for the RD20 Conference. As a result, registration is currently available for online participation only. 📅 19-23 October 2026 📍 Virtual ✅ Register to attend by 21 September 2026: tinyurl.com/33b2s3nj ℹ️ csir.co.za/events/conference…

📻 Tune in: #TeamCSIR Principal AI Specialist and acting research group leader: Natural Language Processing Avi Moodley will be on Voice of the Cape (91.3 FM) today, 21 September 2026, from 16:40 to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies aimed at improving South Africa’s education system. Don’t miss it!

#TeamCSIR joined over a thousand delegates at the #AfricaGreenHydrogenSummit2026, held on 15–16 September 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre in Cape Town. Known as Africa's renowned green hydrogen event, the summit set out to shape the future of clean energy on the continent creating a platform focused on tangible strategic investments and future-focused developments to position Africa as a global leader in Green Hydrogen production. Under the theme "From PowerPoint to Gigawatts," conversations focused on discussing concepts toward breaking ground and executing transformational projects at scale. In financial support of this momentum, a range of countries and institutions, including the European Union, Netherlands, the Industrial Development Corporation, and the Development Bank of Southern Africa were mentioned. The message was clear “Africa isn't just talking about green hydrogen. We're building it”. At the CSIR, we're delighted to contribute the research, development and innovation that will help in the shaping and realisation of this vision. For more information visit: csir.co.za

Media Advisory: #TeamCSIR to showcase defence and security R&D capabilities at the 2026 Africa Aerospace and Defence #AAD2026 Expo, taking place from 16 to 20 September 2026 at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria. Visit our stand to see an array of innovations aimed at supporting South Africa’s defence, aerospace and security capabilities through science, engineering and technology. The exhibition will feature technologies and capabilities spanning radar and sensor systems, aerospace, electronic warfare, cyber defence, situational awareness, surveillance, advanced manufacturing and defence systems. Moreover, these technologies demonstrate the CSIR’s role in developing and supporting the growth of South Africa’s defence and aerospace industries. For more info, please visit: csir.co.za/media-hub/news/cs…

Join #TeamCSIR experts at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition #AAD2026 where we show armed forces from around the world what SA achieves in defence and security technology. CSIR is supporting a safe South Africa, building advanced expertise, and contributing to a vibrant industry through technology innovation for commercialisation. 📅 16 - 20 September 2026 📍 Hanger 4 Air Force Base, Waterkloof – Pretoria ℹ️ Learn more about what we do: csir.co.za/what-we-do/defenc…

📻 Tune in: #TeamCSIR senior engineer Tina Chunga will be on Umhlobo Wenene (88–106 FM) today, 17 September 2026, from 18:05 to 18:30 to talk about indigenous knowledge systems and technology. Don’t miss it!

On 16 September 2026, #TeamCSIR hosted a thought-provoking roundtable webinar titled “Leveraging natural language processing to address national educational challenges”. The session brought together experts, media representatives and industry stakeholders to explore how natural language processing #NLP can help address key educational challenges and unlock new opportunities for more inclusive, accessible and effective learning. During the webinar, CSIR presenters highlighted the important role that technology can play in addressing challenges within the South African #education system. To learn more about our work in natural language processing, visit: csir.co.za/what-we-do/digita… Watch the full webinar here: piped.video/Wr0Nky3d2zA #AI #Innovation #EdTech

📢 Only 1 month to go! Have you registered for the 33rd CSIR Road Race, powered by @BestmedScheme? 📆 Saturday, 17 October 2026 ⏰ Start time: 06:00 📍 CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Run and Walk: 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km Visit csir.co.za/events/road-race-… for more info and to register, and join #TeamCSIR for our EPIC #CSIRRace2026. Conquer the trail, own the hills. See you there! #Race #Runner #runnerslife #Pretoria #PretoriaEvents @dstigovza

Book your virtual seat for the Plastic Reboot – South Africa hosted webinar on the findings of the 2024 Gender Baseline Analysis of the Plastic-Packaging Value Chain. This webinar aims to share findings from the 2024 gender baseline analysis of the South African plastic-packaging value chain, discuss the potential social impacts of a circular economy transition, and the challenges and opportunities affecting men and women in the plastic-packaging sector; and inform participants on the next phase of research 📆 23 September 2026 ⏰ 09:00–11:00 SAST 📍 Microsoft Teams ✅ csir.co.za/media-hub/webinar…

📻 Tune in: #TeamCSIR Junior NLP Engineer Sandile Khumalo will be on Ukhozi FM (90.1-107.4 FM) today, 16 September 2026, from 21:30 to 22:00 to talk about #AI for children’s education. Don’t miss it!

Visit the #TeamCSIR stand at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition #AAD2026 to see the latest in home-grown defence and security capabilities. Aerospace, radar, electronic warfare, optronics and robotics – we contribute to a safer SA on land, in the air, at sea and in cyberspace. 📅 16 - 20 September 2026 📍 Hagar 4 Air Force Base, Waterkloof – Pretoria ℹ️ Learn more about what we do csir.co.za/what-we-do/defenc…