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Call for proposals: urban transformations in SA
As a direct outcome of a workshop on Urban Transformations co-hosted by the HSRC, the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), a call has been issued to invite collaborative projects between the UK and South African researchers which can offer additional value to existing programmes of urban research, and contribute to the economic development and welfare of South Africa and Africa more broadly.
HSRC appoints new CEO
The Board of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Crain A. Soudien as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the HSRC. Prof. Soudien’s appointment was confirmed by Cabinet on 27 May 2015 and is effective 1 September 2015.
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Home Affairs minister to speak at the meeting of African academics
As part of Africa month celebrations in South Africa, Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Malusi Gigaba will address delegates from numerous African countries at the 5th African Unity for Renaissance Conference and Africa Day Expo. The theme for the conference is: “2015 and Beyond: Engaging Agenda 2063”.
As part of Africa month celebrations in South Africa, Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Malusi Gigaba will address delegates from numerous African countries at the 5th African Unity for Renaissance Conference and Africa Day Expo. The theme for the conference is: “2015 and Beyond: Engaging Agenda 2063”.
Following the government’s recent significant efforts in dealing with the attacks directed towards foreign nationals, Minister Gigaba will engage African academics on issues related to finding sound solutions for Africa's developmental challenges.
- See more at: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/media-briefs/aisa/african-unity-2015#sthash.8g8A3FCi.dpufAs part of Africa month celebrations in South Africa, Minister of Home Affairs, Honourable Malusi Gigaba will address delegates from numerous African countries at the 5th African Unity for Renaissance Conference and Africa Day Expo. The theme for the conference is: “2015 and Beyond: Engaging Agenda 2063”.
Following the government’s recent significant efforts in dealing with the attacks directed towards foreign nationals, Minister Gigaba will engage African academics on issues related to finding sound solutions for Africa's developmental challenges.
- See more at: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/media-briefs/aisa/african-unity-2015#sthash.8g8A3FCi.dpufRecent HSRC Press titles include seminal works
Recent publications from HSRC Press up to March 2015 include the very seminal Congress Movement (in three volumes), Ethical Quandaries in Research, Rogue State and Beyond Benchmarks (TIMSS Report).
Food, nutrition and care security during the first 1000 days
The benefits to be derived from essential interventions to improve nutrition and care in the first 1,000 days are well known. Recommendations for action are provided in reports by the three inter-ministerial committees on maternal and child health: NCCEMD, National Perinatal Mortality and Morbidity Committee (NaPeMMCo) and Committee on Morbidity and Mortality in Children under-five years – CoMMiC. However, many of these recommendations have not been adequately implemented, and South Africa continues to struggle with the quality of care
Closing remarks, Gender Summit Africa
Globalisation of science, of business, of environmental, economic, health, food, and transportation challenges creates an opportunity to address national and international needs.
ILO to launch a new study on HIV and AIDS in Africa
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is to officially launch “Effective Responses to HIV and AIDS at Work: A multi-country study in Africa” on Friday 24 April 2015 at the Ernst and Young Building, in Sandton – Johannesburg, South Africa.
Gender Summit 5 Africa 2015 media briefing
The CEO of the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Prof Olive Shisana together with the Minister in the Presidency responsible Women, Ms Susan Shabangu will on Monday, 20 April brief members of the media about the first global Gender Summit on the African continent relating to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.
Unite against xenophobia
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) strongly condemns the disturbing spate of violent attacks against those perceived to be ‘foreigners’ or illegal immigrants in South Africa. These attacks are the latest manifestation of troubling attitudes that continue to undermine our Constitution and our hard-won democracy.
Building Africa's future with science that is inclusive of women
Elsevier's online platform Elsevier Connect featured a front page story about the Gender Summit this week. This online platform features daily stories for the global science, health and technology communities, and is shared via a broad social media community. Contributors are experts in the field as well as Elsevier colleagues.
