Author:CSIRDate:2004Technological core competences form the basis of the CSIR's long-term sustainability and relate to the unique ability to acquire, develop and transfer technology within a number of specific market-related themes. Largely similar to the ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:2009As the following pages will show, the CSIR has again demonstrated its agility and determination to respond to the country’s needs – and a changing economic climate – without losing sight of its mandate: making a positive difference in people’s ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:2010Human capital development (HCD) is critical for the development of science, engineering and technology (SET) solutions of the highest calibre to improve the lives of South Africans. The CSIR has several HCD programmes in place and actively ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:2011Towards the end of 2011, the CSIR introduced its Growth and Impact Strategy aimed at enhanced impact flowing from its work. This strategy arose from internal self-evaluation as well as external institutional and systemic reviews. The latter ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:2013This report highlights the CSIR's organisational performance in 2012/13. In accordance with the requirements of the Scientific Research Council Act, the report also presents the annual financial statement and statement of comprehensive income ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:2015Seventy years after being established by an Act of Parliament in October 1945, the CSIR remains committed to contributing, through multidisciplinary research and technological innovation, to the improved quality of life of the people of South ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Dec 2008The Biosciences research group aims to add maximum value to South African bio-resources and indigenous knowledge systems, and is one of the prime research platforms employed in drug and therapeutic discovery.The focus is on the application ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Sep 2009The CSIR’s research activities in the biosciences domain centre on the structure and function of the building blocks of life through molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry and genetics. The research focus is shaped by the ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Sep 2009The CSIR's research activities in the built environment are aimed at supporting South Africa's competitive performance, infrastructure, the welfare and quality of life of its people through knowledge-generation for the development of an ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Dec 2008The CSIR's research activities in the built environment are aimed at supporting South Africa's competitive performance and the welfare and quality of life of its people through knowledge-generation for the development of an efficient and ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Dec 2008The CSIR Consulting & analytical services aims to contribute to the national programme of development, perform relevant knowledge generating research, testing products and transferring technology and skilled human capital, and strengthen the ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Aug 2009At the CSIR, science and technology (S&T) is a hard core at work for a peaceful, secured and prosperous South Africa. The organisation has developed strong S&T capabilities through its associations with key players in defence, safety and ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Dec 2008The CSIR Defence peace safety and security research unit aims to provide a defence evaluation and research institute capability for the Department of Defence. It also serves as the 'in-house' S&T capability of key government departments and ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Dec 2008The CSIR Meraka Institute in partnership agreement with the Department of Communications (DoC) and the University of Zululand, in an attempt to develop technology solutions for rural populations on the African continent; the accreditation ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Sep 2009The major objective of the Meraka Institute is to facilitate national economic and social development through human capital development and needs-based research and innovation, leading to products and services based on Information and ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Aug 2009The CSIR provides a critical core of laser technology knowledge and expertise through the research, development and implementation of laser based technologies and applications in Africa. This knowledge, housed at the CSIR National Laser Centre, ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Sep 2009The CSIR is in a unique position to add value and impact to the materials and manufacturing industries in Africa and to develop human capital through its critical mass of multi-disciplinary researchers, its equipment and infrastructure and ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Sep 2009The CSIR conducts core research and develops competencies in various strategically critical areas of the natural resources and the environment (NRE) fields of study. Through relevant and focused research, CSIR Natural Resources and the ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Sep 2009The CSIR Satellite Applications Centre is a key component of the CSIR's efforts to maximise the benefit of information, communications and space technology for industry and society. The centre at Hartebeesthoek is located some 70 km west of ...Read more
Author:CSIRDate:Dec 2018In this edition, we share positive developments and news on aspects of our strategic objectives. In the first section, we share some stories about the achievements and resilience of some of our emerging researchers. Few things provide me as ...Read more