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Mapping Social Sciences Research in South Africa
The Centre for Research on Evaluation, Science and Technology (CREST) at Stellenbosch University has submitted a report entitled Mapping Social Sciences Research in South Africa. This report and associated publications were commissioned and produced using funding from DFID.
East African ministers pledge support for World Social Science event in Durban
On the 20th anniversary of the Copenhagen declaration and programme of action on social development eleven ministers from the eastern Africa region concluded their discussions on the topic of global justice with a call for the ‘active participation’ of policy-makers and researchers from the region in the World Social Science Forum 2015 (WSSF2015), which is taking place in Durban, South Africa, from 13-16 September.
Spatial measures of socio-economic inequality in South Africa
We look forward to your participation in the Human and Social Dynamics (HSD) Research Seminar, which the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is hosting in collaboration with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), the Southern African Social Policy Research Institute (SASPRI) and the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) Rhodes University. The research seminar will focus on “Spatial measures of socio-economic inequality in South Africa.”
Call for abstracts WSSF 2015, Durban, SA
Registrations are open. For more information regarding the WSS Forum 2015 registration, please click the following link:
WSS Forum 2015 Registration Information
Should you wish to participate in the program by submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation, please click the following link: WSS Forum 2015 Abstract Submission Information
Call for abstracts WSSF 2015, Durban, SA
Calling for abstracts for World Social Science Forum in Durban, South Africa, from 13-16 September 2015.
Quality of life issues main drivers at World Social Science Forum 2015
South Afirca to host the World Social Science Forum. Durban, South Africa - Over four days policy makers and shapers comprising scientists, politicians, activists, civil society organisations, activists, labour and business leaders will gather at the Durban International Conference Centre (ICC) for the 2015 World Social Sciences Forum (WSSF), to be held from 13 – 16 September.
HSRC and Swiss Embassy to showcase social sciences and humanities at Rise and Fall of Apartheid exhibition
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), the Swiss Embassy in South Africa and the University of Basel and other social partners confirmed their commitment to the ideals of the Swiss-South African Joint Research Programme (SSAJRP) under the auspices of the Swiss-South African Social Sciences and Humanities Collaboration during a social science symposium. The symposium was hosted by the Ambassador of Switzerland, Christian Meuwly, at the Africa Museum in Johannesburg, today.
Hamba Kahle MaMbeki
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) wishes to extend its condolences to the family of the former President of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki, whose mother, Nomaka Epainette Mbeki, passed away on Friday, 7 June 2014.
A tribute to former President Nelson Mandela
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) wishes to extend its condolences to the family of the former President of the South Africa, Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela, who passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, 5 December 2013.
HSRC celebrates 20 years of progress
Pretoria - The HSRC Annual Report 2012/2013 is a celebration of the transformation of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) over the past 20 years, resulting in realising 87% (48/59) of its annual targets, as agreed with the Minister of Science and Technology, and achieving a clean audit for the 11th consecutive year.
This was announced by the CEO Professor Olive Shisana at the launch of the report this morning (22/11/2013).
