🎉 Future Africa Platform celebrates 5 years of groundbreaking pan-African research collaboration! . Congrats to all involved, including outgoing director Heide Hackmann, soon to join #CREST at Stellenbosch University as Chair in Science Futures. Read more here: www0.sun.ac.za/crest/future-a…

We’re thrilled to welcome Heide Hackmann as the new Chair in Science Futures at #CREST, Stellenbosch University ! With 25 years of experience in global science policy, Hackmann will drive research, policy engagement, and innovation as a global good. 🌍🔬 rb.gy/tjdg5e

CREST, Stellenbosch University 👨‍🎓 postdoctoral opportunity for research on public communication and engagement in social sciences and humanities. #SANAP @dsigovza National Research Foundation of South Africa Research at Stellenbosch University APECS South africa www0.sun.ac.za/crest/public-c…

Postdoctoral opportunity in South Africa focused on public communication and engagement in social sciences and humanities - see www0.sun.ac.za/crest/public-c… for more detail. #scicomm #publicengagement #socialsciences #humanities

New paper published in "Humanities and Social Sciences Communications by #CREST extraordinary professor @lariviev titled "A global perspective on social stratification in science." Access it here rb.gy/gzi3g3 Research at Stellenbosch University #science #bibliometrics

#CREST research reveals key insights on #postdoctoralresearchers in South Africa. Findings show increased numbers, with many facing job insecurity and financial stress. Recommendations include better support and revised policies. Read more here rb.gy/ljgjgz

The new guidelines for appointing, retaining, and developing #postdocs were launched at the 3rd National Postdoctoral Fellowship Forum on 3 July 2024. It aims to enhance support for postdocs in South Africa. Read more here: shorturl.at/ZAHZY Francois Stellenbosch University

🎓🌍 Exciting #PhD and #Postdoc opportunities in #PublicEngagement with science Stellenbosch University CREST, Stellenbosch University Stellenbosch University International. Join the German-SA PEX - see shorturl.at/Zd02y. Funded @BMBF_Bund; partnership with @mfnberlin. #scicomm Apply at www0.sun.ac.za/crest/pex/

New publication co-authored by Francois: What’s in a team? Variability and discrepancies in the conceptualization of scientific teams. The study redefines team science with a unified framework to boost collaboration. Read more: shorturl.at/LXqaS

l🌍 From 18-20 Sept, Prof Nelius Boshoff presented at the #STI2024 conference in Berlin, sharing insights on forest science representation and the (in-)visibility of Tanzanian research.🌳📊 Read more here: www0.sun.ac.za/crest/inforest…

🚨 New paper co-authored by #CREST Prof Marina Joubert ! 📄 It explores the evolving roles of fact-checkers in Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa amid Covid-19 vaccine misinformation. Read more: shorturl.at/jWswe #FactChecking #Covid19 #Research

🌍 Calling public engagement leaders in Germany & South Africa! Apply to be a #PEX Fellow and drive innovation in #publicengagement. We're seeking 20 visionary fellows. Applications close 22 Nov 2024! More info: www0.sun.ac.za/crest/pex-fell… Marina Joubert #CREST Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (SU)

🏆 Exciting news! Dr. Francois , a postdoc at CREST, has won a prestigious research award at Stellenbosch University! His impactful work on science communication and open data in Africa has set new standards. Congrats to all awardees! More details: www0.sun.ac.za/crest/crest-po…

🌟 Highlights from the Communicating Discovery Science Symposium in Stellenbosch! Over 130 participants focused on enhancing foundational science communication and fostering public engagement Read more here: www0.sun.ac.za/crest/discover… #DiscoveryScience #SciComm Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (SU)

🚀 Exciting news! Dr. Francois and Prof. Heidi Prozesky have a top article in 2024's South African Journal of Science! Titled "The profile of postdoctoral research fellows in South Africa," it highlights key trends. 📚✨ Read more: www0.sun.ac.za/crest/sajs-13-…

🎓 Congratulations to Dr. Rein Treptow and Dr. Lili Rademan on their graduation from SU in December! Rein's research mapped funding sources for science and innovation in South Africa, while Lili's work tackled pseudoscience in cancer reporting. Proud of our graduates! 🎉

Grateful for the opportunity to spend a few days CREST, Stellenbosch University with this fabulous research group to work on projects related to evidenced-based science diplomacy! Looking forward to the next meeting Georgia Tech School of Public Policy! Philip Shapira Francois

‘It’s time to rethink how South Africa tracks R&D' Freshly minted PhD Rein Treptow from CREST, Stellenbosch University talks about why more granular data will open up new opportunities for monitoring R&D funding flows and outcomes. researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-africa…

📚 Exciting news! Doctoral Education in Context: Perspectives from Africa (African Minds 2024) is out now! Dive into insights from 23 supervisors across 16 African countries. Reimagine doctoral education with us! www0.sun.ac.za/crest/doctoral…

🚨 South Africa must rethink R&D funding! Dr Rein Treptow calls for better data to align spending with national priorities and sustain our science system. Strategic investment is key. #Innovation #Research Read more here: www0.sun.ac.za/crest/rethinki…