December 2011/January 2012
New SERA Relationship Manager for CSIR takes the helm
SERA Workshop paves the way for bigger and better collaboration
October/November 2011
ACGT's 4th Regional Plant Biotech Forum a resounding success
ACGT joins conversation to plot legacy for Generation Challenge Programme
August/September 2011
SERA partners boast five top Women in Science achievers
CHPC to host 2011 National Conference at CSIR
River water from Olifants River catchment poses high risk of infection
June/July 2011
New SERA Relationship Manager demonstrates the value of 'hands-on' experience
New strategy lays foundation for encouraging growth in SA's biotech industry
ACGT's new phase of growth kick-started at 2011-2015 Strategy Session
April/May 2011
Prof Robin Crewe ends eight successful years at the helm of SERA
ACGT Workshop introduces open-source workflow system
SERA Networking Breakfast puts spotlight on Alliance achievements
February/March 2011
Stepping closer to an eResearch framework for South Africa
Fighting fire with fire: The SERA Flammability Testing Focus Area
2011 SABINA Research Meeting takes practical 'hands-on' approach
December 2010/January 2011
International expert's visit boosts local sensor networks research
New ACGT Manager takes the reigns
New lab advances SERA partner's contribution to food research
October/November 2010
ACGT hosts forum on regional networks to bring African institutions closer together
Initiative in Distributed Sensor Networks gets the SERA stamp of approval
Africa's next generation of academics in the spotlight at international gathering
August/September 2010
Landmark southern African human genome initiative gets the 'green light'
African digital scholarship conference gears up for fourth year running
Indigenous knowledge revealed as key to Africa's 'green revolution'
June/July 2010
Virtual Research Environments ... beyond the old paradigm of libraries
Saving aquatic ecosystems through water research collaboration
SERA partner selected as regional node in continental agriculture and natural resource network
April/May 2010
SERA placed on agenda of CSIR and UP management at 'first-of-its-kind' workshop
First scientific meeting of ACGT Regional Plant Biotech Forum hosted by UJ
Research report links solution to Loskopdam water quality problems to water fleas
February/March 2010
Stakeholders heed SERA Focus Area team's call to address food security concerns
ACGT helps plot malaria research trajectory at 2010 SAMI Conference
Collaboration in Human Language Technologies spurs national network
December 2009/January 2010
SERA welcomes new Relationship Manager for CSIR
EU gives boost to regional natural products research and policy development
CSIR announces 3rd biennial 'Science Real and Relevant' Conference
October/November 2009
Higher temperatures lead to warmer and more toxic inland water resources, warn CSIR researchers
Cassava breeders benefit from SNP workshop
SABINA looks back on its first year at the 2nd Annual RISE Meeting
August/September
Wits officially on board as ACGT partner on Generation Challenge Programme
SERA 'detectives' investigate mysterious crocodile deaths in Lake Loskop
SA National Research Network tender awarded
June/July 2009
First scientific results of mobile LIDAR revealed at international symposium
ACGT partners in international project on climate change and food safety
Landmark workshop maps the way forward for climate change atlas
April/May 2009
Paving the way for e-Research in Africa
Grand Challenges in Global Health GC9 meeting in Beijing, China
CAMS MSc study describes nine new fungal species
January-March 2009
Breakthrough in fight for food security promised by new genetic modification technology
Water and Green Buildings addressing a scarce commodity
SERA Focus Area Team Co-Leader appointed as CSIR Fellow
November/December 2008
Local Atmospheric model development initiative receives Stanley Jackson Award
SERA partner develops a low-cost method for production of antiretrovirals
SERA Relationship Manager re-elected to lead national science academy
August/October 2008
ACGT partner institutions in successful bid for a Carnegie-IAS Regional Initiative in Science and Education
Science real and relevant: A CSIR Conference
UP to host bioinformatics workshops with the ACGT
June/July 2008
UP Water Institute gives birth to a new educational programme for Africa
ACGT Represented on NEPAD SANBio Plant Genetic Resource Task Force
South Africa's first computer spelling game in all 11 languages
April/May 2008
Language and mathematics converge to provide insight
International sensory science experts bring new insights to food science
Environmental research giant celebrates 10 years of excellence
January-March 2008
SERA event discusses successes in addressing Africa's water challenges
Plant propagation brings promise of a sustainable livelihood to Eastern Cape women
Work of SERA participants through CSIR spurs novel indigenous foods commercialisation venture
November/December 2007
SERA prepares for 2008 with renewed commitment and vigour
CSIR hosts one of SA's first two nanotechnology innovation centres
Relevant Science does not automatically signify social acceptance
September/October 2007
Local researchers break ground in search for X-DR tuberculosis inhibitors
UP's Water Institute makes 'waves' in the field of water management
Forestry research at CSIR receives international recognition
July/August 2007
NRF head speaks at SERA networking event
Alliance partners initiate project to address global warming challenges
Global Research Alliance reviews progress at Helsinki meeting
April/May 2007
SERA Task Team spurs world class water institute
ACGT represented at BioVision forum in France
Human Language Technologies group unlocks door to pronunciation prediction
February/March 2007
Empowering rural communities through natural resource development
ACGT Director appointed to African Biotech development network
Bringing bio-artificial liver support a step closer to reality
December 2006/January 2007
SERA Task Team member appointed to serve on international board
Human Language Technologies group develops novel DictionaryMaker
SERA partner institutions collaborate in the spirit of Batho Pele
October/November 2006
Renewed commitment from SERA to strengthen collaboration and capacity building
Patents and the IP debate take centre stage at SERA Networking Event
SA's Centre for High Performance Computing to get first supercomputer
August/September 2006
SERA Task Team hosts first-of-its-kind symposium on Indigenous Crops
Quelling "Afropessimism" in Water Resource Management
Collaborating towards a sustainable approach to Local Economic Development
June/July 2006
SERA welcomes new CSIR Relationship Manager
International research network submits Eucalypt genome sequencing proposal
Law firm offers free advice on IP protection at CSIR and The Innovation Hub
May 2006
SA Research Chairs Initiative highlighted at SERA networking event
SERA team member participates in global drive to improve access to water
New International partner joins African sorghum biofortification project
April 2006
Sustainable development programme launched in Limpopo
Doctoral graduate joins drive to boost R&D innovation and capacity development
SERA Natural Science Forum Co-chair lands top management position at CSIR
March 2006
International project makes strides in the development of SA research expertise
Preserving our biodiversity towards sustainable economic growth
New Institute to boost capacity in African water & energy resource management
February 2006
Ground-breaking malaria initiative set to help staunch spread of the disease
Conducting IT research that is commercially and socially relevant
SERA supports international call to preserve underground water reserves
January 2006
SERA the Alliance is actively moving forward
Local pasteurisation innovation may reduce risk of Avian influenza infection
Biotechnology partnership set to benefit African scientists and postgraduates
SERA participants demonstrate commitment to extending the student pipeline
November 2005
Tourism knowledge system set to move into the next phase
Mycological study reveals potential breakthroughs for the thatch-roof industry
Taking the Alliance to the highest level of collaboration
Socio-economic impact of malaria and the status of malaria research in SA
ACGT awards grants for overseas study visits
September 2005
Making strides towards the successful treatment of acute liver failure
Adopting a scientific approach that translates into tangible outputs
25 Years of education & research excellence celebrated at the UP
August 2005
Unique micronizer finds a home at the CSIR
UP lends a hand towards the stimulation of a knowledge economy
SERA Task Team makes inroads towards addressing food insecurity
CSIR's SERA Relationship Manager on board
June 2005
Dispelling perceptions of Africa's water resource management
Upgrading healthcare facilities for the development of rural communities
Tourism, knowledge tool showcased at Tourism Expo in Thabazimi
SERA undertakes to further nurture the strengthening of networks
March 2005
Research points towards fiscal reform in environmental management
Greater Giyani Natural Resource Development Programme ready to roll out
Microbial resources to support economic growth
Polishing graduates in the water sector
January 2005
Securing information by hiding behind a pretty face?
South African water expert appointed to prestigious Water Policy Editorial Board
New technology spans language barriers
Innovative solution for jewellery design
December 2004
Alliance continues to develop skills and technological capacity
International support for developing local research expertise
Centre for Applied Mycological Studies established
digital@SERA showcases exciting new innovations
Government reviews Intellectual Property Rights policy
October/November 2004
Another prestigious award for the Hepatology Research Unit
Using human language technology to overcome historical language barriers
Geoff Meese named as national contact point for EU food research
'Gateway to Tourism' showcased for emerging entrepreneurs
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