A. Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) Publications
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This community contains both peer-reviewed and non-peer reviewed publications by ASSAf and its members.
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Collections in this community
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A. ASSAf Consensus Study Reports45
Consensus Study Reports are either commissioned by an external funder or generated by a Standing Committee on a specific topic. -
B. ASSAf Workshop Proceedings and Other Reports69
Proceedings Reports are a verbatim reflection of a live ASSAf event. -
C. ASSAf Policymakers' Booklets13
Policymakers’ Booklets are summaries of Consensus Study Reports aiming at making scientific information accessible to policymakers and the general public. -
D. Quest: Science for South Africa46
A popular science magazine aimed at engaging the youth and general public in science. -
E. ASSAf Statements48
Statements and joint statements with other academies or science academy networks, on key issues of common interest.
Recent Submissions
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The 5th National Global Change Conference; Transformative Futures for Water Security Seminar
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)The 5th National Global Change Conference organised by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), in partnership with the University of the Free State (UFS), took place at ...
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Water Security Seminar: Sustainable Development Goal 6, Access to Water and Sanitation for all
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)On 14 March 2023 the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) hosted the Water Security Seminar to launch the ASSAf Statement on Water Security in South Africa, and engage across sectors on solutions to strengthen water ...
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African Academy Development: Strengthening Southern African Development Community (SADC) Science Academies for better service to society workshop
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2022)The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), SADC Secretariat, and Lesotho Academy for Science and Technology (LAST) jointly hosted a SADC Academies Workshop on 5 December ...
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The implications of COVID-19 for mental health and substance use
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)The COVID-19 pandemic has had both short- and long-term implications for mental health and substance use, especially for groups at risk of new or exacerbated mental health disorders and those facing barriers to accessing ...
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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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Report on Grouped Peer Review of Scholarly Journals in Other Disciplines
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023-06)The peer review report entitled Report on Grouped Peer Review of Scholarly Journals in Other Disciplines is the 14th in a series of discipline-grouped evaluations of South African scholarly journals. This is part of a ...
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Quest Volume 19 Number 2
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023-06-30)Contents: South Africa’s energy transition - An overall analysis of what a just transition would (and should) mean for the country: The national power crisis - Going off the grid works for the wealthy - but could deepen ...
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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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Advancing multisectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), 2023)Although there is some evidence of increasing investment, mental health services are a neglected aspect of healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.* However, the COVID-19 pandemic – and control measures associated with it – ...
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National Scholarly Book Publishers’ Forum (NSBPF) Conference Proceedings Report
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)ASSAf’s Scholarly Publishing Programme (SPP) hosted its National Scholarly Book Publishers’ Forum (NSBPF) conference on 25 July 2022. Scholarly book publishers present the foundational research that is drawn upon by ...
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ASSAf’s Institutional and Public Engagement Roadshows (Connecting Science to Society): ASSAf and SAYAS Visit to the University of Limpopo
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) is the official national science Academy mandated to promote and inspire outstanding achievements in all fields of scientific enquiry and to grant recognition of excellence. ...
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Quest Volume 19 Number 1
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023-03)
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G8 Statement: Growth and Responsibility: Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection
(G-Science Academies, 2007)
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Teaching Evolution in South African Schools
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2008)
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Xenophobic Attacks
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2008)
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Global Health
(G-Science Academies, 2008)
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Durban Declaration: TWAS
(TWAS, 2009)
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Climate Change
(G8+5 Academies, 2009)
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Joint G8+ Science Academies’ Statement: Education for Science-based Global Development
(G-Science Academies, 2011)
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Joint G8+ Science Academies’ Statement: Water and Health
(G-Science Academies, 2011)
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