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Quest Volume 13 Number 1 2017
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2017)
Contents: Time machine in my pocket: Hannah Worters shares the excitement of installing a new telescope; Degrading proteins: cell maintenance: Ben Loos looks at the amazing process of
autophagy; African skies: Sivuyile ...
Gender and Innovation: Implications for Sustainable Development
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2017)
This report reflects the proceedings of the GenderInSITE Elsevier Foundation Thematic Workshop – Gender and Innovation: Implications for Sustainable Development held on 4 – 6 September 2017 at the Technology Innovation ...
First Biennial Report to Cabinet on the State of Climate Change : Science and Technology in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
This report aligns with the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) of the government of South Africa, which in turn stems from the work of the National Planning Commission and its National Development Plan (NDP). Outcome ...
The shale gas industry in South Africa: Toward a science action plan. 31 August – 1 September 2017, Proceedings Report
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
The objective of the conference was to showcase critical national reports on shale gas in South Africa; analyse the regulatory environment; and consolidate common findings and recommendations and provide a platform for ...
Quest Volume 13 Number 3 2017
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
Conservation through film (Lize Joubert-van der Merwe shares her excitement around a conservation documentary); ‘First light’: Expansion of the radio astronomy network to Ghana (Lorenzo Reynard showcases Ghana’s role in ...
Revitalising Agricultural Education and Training in South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
The consensus study was initiated by the ASSAf Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Standing Committee, deriving from a deep concern about the status of Agricultural Education and Training (AET) ...
Quest Volume 13 Number 2 2017
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
Contents: Our cosmic time machine: Rosalind Skelton explains how SALT is our cosmic time machine; A global JIGSAW puzzle: Geoffrey Grantham and Michael Knoper tell us how our planet is an evolving jigsaw puzzle; Hominin ...
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 ...
Legends of South African Science
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
Legends of South African Science introduces Academy Members who rank among the top achievers in the country.
Legends profiles ASSAf Members who have received some of South Africa’s top awards, viz. the ASSAf Science-for-Society ...
Quest Volume 13 Number 4 2017
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
A plague of plastics Morgan Trimble and Katherine Hutchinson look at plastic pollution - Seamester: South Africa’s University afloat postgraduate educationt sea. By Morgan Trimble and Katherine Hutchinson - Science at ...