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ASSAf is the official national Academy of Science of South Africa. Our mandate encompasses all fields of scientific enquiry.
South Africa
Joined March 2014
📢 📢 Invitation to a lecture on Shaping Intelligence: Science, Sovereignty, and South Africa’s AI Future Link to register: https://t.co/9ZU2cQE7QJ
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🔔 🔔 REMINDER VACANCY: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR – SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING PROGRAMME To apply, please submit a letter of application, a CV including contact details of two referees to Miss. Kelebogile Seotloe at kelebogile@assaf.org.za by no later than 31 March 2026.
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📢 📢 VACANCY: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR – SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING PROGRAMME To apply, please submit a letter of application, a CV including contact details of two referees to Miss. Kelebogile Seotloe at kelebogile@assaf.org.za by no later than 31 March 2026.
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📢 📢 Congratulations to the ASSAf Member Prof Keertan Dheda , on receiving the Princess Chichibu Memorial TB Global Award at the World Conference on Lung Health 2025.
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ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar CAS-ASSAf Public Lecture 📢📢 We are live! Watch the live stream now on the official University of Pretoria YouTube channel: 🔗
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Invitation to a lecture on Shaping Intelligence: Science, Sovereignty, and South Africa’s AI Future Link to register: https://t.co/9ZU2cQE7QJ
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DVS Public Lecture Titled: Creating Shared Value: From Soil to Society This lecture explores Creating Shared Value as a framework that aligns business success with societal well-being. Streaming link: https://t.co/dIRY0LCv7n
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👏 👏 That’s a wrap on Day 3 of the ASSAf DVS Programme at the University of Venda. Thank you to our speaker for an insightful presentation and a powerful call to action on shaping the future of agriculture in South Africa for current and future generations.
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Today we’re excited to introduce Bland TTS, the first voice AI to cross the uncanny valley. Several months ago, our team solved one-shot style transfer of human speech. That means, from a single, brief MP3, you can clone any voice or remix another clone’s style (tone, cadence,
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🎓 UMP–ASSAf DVS Public Lecture | Day 2 Day 2 of the UMP–ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar Programme featured an inspiring lecture by Prof. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda. Missed it? Watch the recording on the University of Mpumalanga’s YouTube channel: https://t.co/2gJfULxFUW
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DVS Public Lecture Titled: Reimagining Agriculture Education and Practice for the 21st Century Venue: Research Conference Centre, University of Venda, Thohoyandou. Online details will be shared in due course Registration link: https://t.co/adG91u8QkX
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🔔 REMINDER: IT’S GAME ON Game meat: A game changer for climate resilience & food security? Join the Academy of Science of South Africa & the African Wildlife Economy Institute (@WildlifeEconomy) for this important conversation. Register now: https://t.co/P2jEW6h4ww
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Day 1 of the Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS) 2025/26 programme wrapped up Thank you to Prof Majele Sibanda for an inspiring & thought-provoking lecture that sparked engaging & open dialogue. Watch the full lecture on the STIAS YouTube channel: https://t.co/qcNtYpMlLr
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Glencore was honoured to participate in a dialogue with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, convened through the Vatican’s Building Bridges Initiative and coordinated by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Read more from Vatican News.
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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) 9th Annual ASSAf Humanities Lecture 2026 📢 📢 We are live now! For those who were unable to register in time, watch the 9th Annual ASSAf Humanities Lecture on the official ASSAf Facebook page : https://t.co/TJpoJJfGu1
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STIAS ASSAf Public Lecture 2026 📢 📢 Prof Lindiwe Majele Sibanda is live now! watch her lecture on the Stellenbosch Institute for Advance Study YouTube Channel: https://t.co/qcNtYpMlLr
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ASSAf at 30 – Advancing Knowledge for the Public Good ASSAf proudly celebrates 30 years of advancing knowledge, fostering innovation, and strengthening the role of science in shaping a better future for South Africa and the African continent. Read more:
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📢 📢 Join us for The Humanities – Critical Thought in a Time of Crisis, a timely lecture exploring the role of humanistic thinking in today’s rapidly changing world. 📅 Don’t miss this important conversation. 👉 RSVP to attend: https://t.co/0E64od8dmm
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ASSAf in partnership with STIAS, UMP, UniVen and UP will be hosting Prof Dr Lindiwe Majele Sibanda: ASSAf Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS) 2025/26 during March 2026. Read more:
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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) will host globally renowned agriculture and climate expert Lindiwe Majele Sibanda as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS) for 2025/26, in a high-level...
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DVS Public Lecture Titled: Sustainable Food Systems in an Era of Uncertainty: Science, governance and planetary stewardship Date: Wed, 04 March 2026 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 Venue: STIAS Wallenberg Research Centre, Stellenbosch & Online Registration link: https://t.co/LsNutjyN7e
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ASSAf & @Leopoldina invite applications for a workshop: 📍 South Africa | 📅 8–10 Sept 2026 🗓 Apply by 3 April 2026 📧 Send one PDF to: thomas.ploetze@leopoldina.org & khutso@assaf.org.za Application form: 🔗 https://t.co/rLT034lpsj
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🔔 REMINDER: IT’S GAME ON Game meat: A game changer for climate resilience & food security? Join the Academy of Science of South Africa & the African Wildlife Economy Institute for this important conversation. Register now: https://t.co/P2jEW6h4ww
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