In the face of global trade disruptions and geopolitical tensions, Africa must leverage regional integration to diversify its exports and supply chains while increasing investment in economic infrastructure to reduce vulnerability to external shocks. Achieving this requires an understanding and…
The HSRC invites you to a seminar exploring multidisciplinary research on women’s health and wellbeing. Women’s health is shaped by a complex interaction of biological, social, economic, and structural determinants that extend beyond individual diseases. Across South Africa, women and…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in partnership with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), the University of Cape Town (UCT), and Tekano: Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity, invites you to a virtual webinar on Safe Spaces in Cities for Supporting Youth-Friendly Sexual and…
Why are so many South African children leaving the early grades unable to read or do basic arithmetic and what does this say about how we train their teachers? HSRC Press, in partnership with Research on Socio-Economic Policy (RESEP) at Stellenbosch University, invites you to the launch of School…
Seeking to contribute to the implementation of Agenda 2063’s vision of an integrated,prosperous, and peaceful Africa under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), theHuman Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to an online webinar titled Debt, trade,and infrastructure: The…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to an online Academic Writing and Publication Strategies Masterclass taking place on 12 August 2026. The African Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) programme is a continental capacity-development platform for emerging African scholars,…
This training webinar will introduce attendees to DroughtStats software and cover themes that include computing empirical (non-parametric) & probabilistic (parametric) drought indices, drought characterisation using theory of runs, analysing drought dependencies and practical demonstration in…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), with support from the National Research Foundation (NRF), invites you to the Evidence Synthesis Seminar on Engaged Research on 23 July 2026. Research plays an important role in helping to solve complex social challenges. But what do we know about engaged…
The HSRC would like to invite you to join our capacity development workshop on systematic literature reviews on 21 July 2026. This virtual capacity development session hosted by the Equitable Food Value Chains research hub aims to strengthen participants’ ability to conduct systematic literature…
Join us on 17 July 2026 as we give a glimpse of what we do and who we are at the HSRC Open Day. Participants will have an opportunity to discover how HSRC research informs in order to strengthen communities and build a better future for South Africa. WHAT WILL WE BE DOING? Informal conversations...…
We invite you to a session presenting findings from the study: Understanding power, history and policy dynamics: A political economy analysis of youth employment in South Africa. Conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council in partnership with the African Institute for Policy Development…
The Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment in collaboration with the UJ Library invites you to a hybrid launch of the book: New African Thinkers: Trade and Sustainability Under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. At a pivotal moment for the continent, this book brings together…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to the launch and discussion of Global South Rising? BRICS and the Reconfiguration of Knowledge Systems, edited by Ari Sitas and Wiebke Keim and published by HSRC Press. This collection examines whether BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and…
This stakeholder workshop forms part of the baseline study on the North West provincial innovation system. Commissioned by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), the study was conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in collaboration with the North West Office of…
Join the HSRC Science Diplomacy & Internationalisation Hub as we explore how scientific knowledge can be leveraged to influence global policy, strengthen international partnerships, and advance Africa-led collaboration. Speakers will include Dr Konosoang Sobane and Dr Natisha Dukhi from the…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to the Science Diplomacy Summer School Alumni Engagement Webinar on 23 June 2026 from 10h00–12h30 (SAST). Join alumni, researchers, and partners from across Africa and beyond as we explore how science diplomacy can drive collaboration,…
In an increasingly fast-paced policy and media environment, the ability to communicate research clearly, concisely and persuasively is essential. This practical training session is designed for researchers and academics who want to strengthen their influence beyond traditional academic outputs by…
How do South Africans experience, perceive, and respond to corruption? Join the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) for a timely discussion explored in the policy brief titled Tracking Social Attitudes Towards Corruption: A Bottom-Up Approach to Strengthening Accountability. The webinar will…
As part of a research project titled Mapping and Strengthening Agricultural Value Chains in SADC for Inclusive Trade under the AfCFTA, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to an online training session on the Foundations of the Value Chain Framework, taking place on 18 June…
The HSRC invites you to a special session reflecting on the enduring challenges facing South African youth, beginning with the pivotal moment of the Soweto Uprising. In 1976, young people in township schools resisted the imposition of Bantu Education and the enforcement of Afrikaans as the dominant…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University (NMU), invites you to a webinar on the use of digital collage as a visual participatory method in research. Digital collage is an innovative and creative approach to data collection, analysis, and knowledge…
The HSRC’s Developmental, Capable and Ethical State Division invites you to join our seminar titled, White Paper on Local Government (WPLG26): Enhancing Urban Development and more Sustainable Human Settlements. The Draft Revised White Paper on Local Government (WPLG26) is the culmination of a long…
The HSRC invites you to join to join our academic webinar on Adolescent Pregnancy in South Africa: Key Considerations for the National Strategic Plan (NSP) on 14 May 2026. Adolescent pregnancy in South Africa remains a significant public health and socio-economic challenge, despite a gradual decline…
Join us for the launch of ‘Tiyo Soga: An African voice in history, faith, and freedom‘ on 29 April 2026 at the Amathole Museum, Qonce. This book is the first comprehensive scholarly reassessment of Tiyo Soga in decades. Bringing together leading international voices in South African…
Join the Human Sciences Research Council on 28 April for the launch of Biko’s Edge: Reimagining Black Critique, followed by a discussion on the enduring influence of Steve Biko. Professor Tendayi Sithole will critically engage with Biko’s radical ideas on power and resistance, providing new…
HSRC Press has just published Andimba Toivo ya Toivo: A Namibian Struggle Icon, part of the Voices of Liberation series, bringing together his selected speeches and writings, edited with biographical analysis by Heike Becker. We’re launching it at Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront on 23…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to the book launch of Soweto’s Theatre of Resistance, 1984-1994: Gibson Kente, Matsemela Manaka and Maishe Maponya by Andile Xaba. This book explores the theatre approaches of Manaka and Maponya, showcasing the richness of cultural…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to the book launch of Soweto’s Theatre of Resistance, 1984-1994: Gibson Kente, Matsemela Manaka and Maishe Maponya by Andile Xaba. This book explores the theatre approaches of Manaka and Maponya, showcasing the richness of cultural…
The HSRC Press cordially invites you to the launch of its latest title, Biko’s Edge: Reimagining Black Critique. This thought-provoking work offers a fresh and provocative engagement with Steve Biko’s intellectual legacy, revealing both the originality and enduring relevance of his ideas. Moving…
The HSRC Press invites you to the launch of Voices of Liberation: Andimba Toivo ya Toivo – A Namibian Struggle Icon, taking place at the University of the Western Cape. Join us as we celebrate the launch of a compelling new addition to the Voices of Liberation series, which chronicles the life and…
South Africa’s cities are at a turning point. Are metros still driving growth – or losing momentum? The Cities Economic Outlook 2026 presents new evidence from the Spatial Tax Panel, tracking a decade of employment trends, structural change, and post-pandemic recovery across our metros. Join…
You are warmly invited to the launch of Parental and Caregiver Involvement in South African Education, an edited volume exploring how parents and caregivers shape educational journeys across South Africa’s diverse communities. Drawing on research narratives and practical case studies from…
You are warmly invited to join the upcoming webinar, hosted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in partnership with the Science for Africa (SFA) Foundation. The webinar will: 1. Advance a culturally grounded, research-informed understanding of youth mental health. 2. Explore how mental…
The HSRC invites you to join our seminar on policy reforms on women’s rights in Mali. The 2009 reform of Mali’s Persons and Family Code marked a milestone in the country’s fight for gender equality. Proposed by President Amadou Toumani Touré, the reform aimed to align national law…
HSRC Press invites you to a seminar on building your social media presence to promote and sell your scholarly book. In today’s publishing landscape, social media is one of the most powerful tools an author can use, and you are your book’s greatest champion. This lunchtime seminar will…
The HSRC invites you to join us for the launch of the next edition of our Voices of Liberation series. Legal scholar, Pan-African intellectual, liberation movement leader, and the first Black doctor of law in southern África, Dr Edson Sithole envisioned a liberated Africa when liberation seemed…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) invites you to a seminar on strengthening the research evaluation uptake and use of evidence in government and state-owned entities (SOEs). This engagement is convened in partnership with the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME), the…
The HSRC cordially invites you to join our webinar on Motivational Interviewing (MI) counselling and its application in health behaviour change interventions. MI is an evidence-based, patient-centred style of counselling that has been applied in diverse behavioural interventions including diet and…
The Developmental, Capable and Ethical State division, in collaboration with the Capacity, Growth and Innovation division, aims to host a capacity-building workshop on the ethical foundations of research data management (RDM). This event is geared at masters, doctorate, and research interns. RDM is…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) together with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), University of Pretoria, and Hasselt University cordially invites you to the International Symposium on Current Trends in Modeling and Software Development in Data Science & Statistics and…
There is widespread agreement across disciplines that rural societies in the Global South have experienced significant socio-economic transitions over the years. Empirical evidence suggests that rural areas have experienced shifts in livelihood strategies, agricultural production systems,…
As part of a mission-oriented policy research project, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) will host an online training session on the Delphi study methodology on 19 March 2026 at 11:00 (Pretoria Time). A Delphi study is a research method used to gather and refine expert opinions through a…
Dear Stakeholder, The HSRC would like to invite you to join our webinar on research and policy influence on 18 March 2026. The discussion will contribute to robust debates on the role of research and evidence in policymaking, examining the gap between knowledge production and policymaking. The…
The Department of Social Development and the Human Sciences Research Council invite you to a webinar on Evaluating South Africa’s Social Protection System: Lessons from COVID-19, An Assessment of the Response of South Africa’s Social Protection System to COVID-19: A Systems Approach by…
What is knowledge, what counts as knowledge, and whose knowledge is recognised in community-engaged research? The HSRC would like to invite you to join our webinar that explores insights of putting knowledge into practice methodologically, technologically, institutionally, and strategically in…
The HSRC Press invites the Human Science Research Council (HSRC) staff and external guests to join us for an engaging and informative session hosted by the Research Governance, Ethics, and Integrity Unit. Date: 18 March 2026 Time: 10:00–11:00 RSVP Date: 17 March 2026 to Wandisile Matibisi:…
The HSRC Press is honoured to invite you to the launch of: The Early Writings of Alex La Guma: Reflections on Cultcha, Identity and Freedom in the 1950s and 1960s Edited by André Odendaal and Roger Field Alex La Guma stands among the most compelling literary and political voices of…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) proudly invites you to the landmark 20th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) Conference, a premier platform for emerging African intellectuals, researchers, and early-career scholars. For two decades, AYGS has championed Africa’s young research…
The HSRC cordially invites you to join our webinar on South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) and the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The seminar aims to provide a platform for dialogue and critical engagement on the NHI proposals, progress to date, successes, key…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) cordially invites you to the book launch of White Gold and Thirsty Communities: The Cold War, Apartheid, and the Lesotho Highlands Water Project on 27 February 2026 at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Join us for the launch of this compelling…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) will host its 10th Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference (AURC) on 24 February 2026 in Gauteng Province, South Africa. This year’s theme is ‘Harnessing Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in…
Strengthening Small-scale Agri-food Systems to Enhance Household Food Security & Poverty Alleviation in South Africa Dear Stakeholder, The Human Sciences Research Council would like to invite you to a webinar titled: Strengthening Small-scale Agri-food Systems to Enhance…
The HSRC invites you to join our experts in climate change and environmental sustainability as we welcome Dr Isaac Kabelenga from the University of Zambia (UNZA) for a presentation on the effects of drought on older persons in rural Zambia. Research shows that drought has severely…
Shaping a New Research Agenda: Understanding Power, History and Policy Dynamics: A Political Economy Analysis of Youth Employment in South Africa. Youth employment remains one of South Africa’s most urgent and complex challenges. Despite the development of numerous policies and initiatives,…
HSRC RESEARCH HUB#3: Equitable Food Value Chains and Rural Socio-Economic Transformation Dear Stakeholder, The Human Science Research Council (HSRC) is hosting a capacity development workshop designed to strengthen the capacity of researchers to design and implement impactful,…
