The National Science and Technology Forum, in collaboration with mining and metals company South32, will be presenting its NSTF-South32 Awards 2023/2024 in July this year under the theme The Fourth Industrial Revolution in South Africa.
Top row, from left: Profs Mokhotjwa Dhlamini, Mkhulu Mathe, Alex Kuvarega and Pontsho Mbule.
Bottom row, from left: Profs Lawrence Madikizela, Les Labuschagne and Thabo Nkambule.
Known as the "Science Oscars" of South Africa, the NSTF-South32 Awards are the most sought-after science awards in the country. Seven Unisans have been nominated across five categories:
The Lifetime Award considers contributions to the field of science over a lifetime spanning 15 years or more. Two Unisans are among the 26 nominees in this category:
The TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Researcher considers contributions through research and its outputs over a period from six years up to 15 years of research work from the commencement of the research career, predominantly in South Africa. Two Unisans are among the 33 nominees in this category:
The TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher considers contributions through research and its outputs over a period of up to six years of research work from the commencement of the research career, predominantly in South Africa.
The Management Award considers contributions through the management of SET and innovation, and related SET activities, over the last five to 10 years.
The NSTF-Water Research Commission (WRC) Award. The WRC was established in terms of the Water Research Act and is deemed to be of national importance to generate new knowledge and to promote South Africa’s water research purposefully. The WRC responds to the national need to fund priority and relevant water research studies and provide both strategic and facilitatory leadership for water technology transfer and innovation.
* Compiled by the Department of Institutional Advancement
Publish date: 2024/04/23