Exciting Announcement! We are thrilled to share that Dr. Mary Bopape (MD: NRF-SAEON) & her collaborators published a groundbreaking research paper analyzing weather-related disasters in South Africa, 1980-2023. Read the full paper: sciencedirect.com/science/articl… National Research Foundation of South Africa DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

⚡The Centring Data in African AI workshop invites you to submit a proposal for a Lightning Talk! The WS examines data in African AI through both technical and socio-technical lenses. Learn more here 👉 centring-data-in-african-ai.github.io/workshop/light… 🧵1/2

NITheCS Micro-school: "Introduction to GitHub Actions" by Shane McFarthing (Stellenbosch University) 📅 Fri, 13 June @ 12:00–12:30 SAST 📍 Attend online and boost your GitHub workflow skills! 🔗 buff.ly/BrMHzim #GitHub #GitHubActions #YAML #GIT #NITheCS #DevTools

I've jotted down some reflections and termed it, " The Quiet Power of Being Seen." Do have a read here: medium.com/@Ms__Noxolo/th…

The PRC as well as the Schools Programme Chairs are pleased to announce the second annual interschool (battle of the schools) science quiz tournament! The date of the tournament is 02 August 2025 and yes be there or be told ! 🎉 #quiztime #schools #tournament #access

What does it take to build climate resilience in Africa? Join the #ResilientAfrica Summit to hear diverse perspectives and explore local and regional strategies for lasting change. Register:🔗 bit.ly/ResilientAfric… @‌CasinaPioIV | #Trees4Resilience

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From 14 to 23 July, explore a full week of in-person and online sessions showcasing real-world solutions that bring the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to life - from urban gardens to green technologies. Let’s move from talk to action. Join the global conversation and see

Congratulations to Ameera Yacoob (Grassland Node) for winning the best presentation award at the 17th SAEON-GSN Indibano for her presentation, "Machine Learning Approach for Quantifying Crop Water Stress in Smallholder Farms Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Multispectral Imagery."

Congratulations to SAEON Kids for their incredible efforts in the #citizenscience iNaturalist Competition. 1st place: Nomvelo Oluhle Mthembu (Langelihle High). 2nd place: Wandile Mdletshe (Mpiyakhe High), 3rd place: Sthulile Ndlovu (Inkosi Moses). National Research Foundation of South Africa DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION SA Biodiversity

📘 Atomic Habits ✍️ James Clear 🔍 Atomic Habits shows how small, consistent changes lead to powerful personal transformation. #BookSummary

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Ocean currents shape the world's climate & weather. Chanelle Ngwenya's research looked at the role of ocean currents on weather patterns. #BlueSchoolsSA

The Habitable Planet PRC is pleased to announce “Oh No! It’s That Conversation About Job Hunting Again!” Scan the QR Code or use the link: shorturl.at/5346G to register to join us on the 31st of October 2025! Share this with someone who you think might need it!

01 December 2025 The University of Mpumalanga (UMP), the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), and the National Research Foundation (NRF) is hosting the 6th National Global Change Conference from 1–4 December 2025. Follow proceedings👇🏾youtube.com/live/zzMGcp1gm…

I wrote a post about how 2025 owes me [almost] nothing. Do check it out. medium.com/@Ms__Noxolo/th…