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NITheCS Heat of FameLab 2026 kicks off
06/09/2026
NITheCS is proud to host its 2026 FameLab heat, taking place online on 9 and 10 June. The event brings together 34 talented young researchers and science communicators from across South Africa.
Future Researchers embark on NITheCS 2026 Winter Internship
06/05/2026
The NITheCS 2026 Winter Virtual Internship Programme has begun, providing postgraduate students with an opportunity to gain valuable research experience under the guidance of NITheCS Associates.
Featured scientist: Prof Matthew Adigun
06/02/2026
Prof Matthew Adigun's work sits at the powerful intersection of AI, software engineering, cloud and edge computing, cybersecurity, natural language processing, and digital systems for development.
Reflections on the 2026 CHPC & NITheCS Coding Summer School
06/01/2026
The 2026 CHPC-NITheCS Coding Summer School debrief showcased the programme’s impact on computational skills development in South Africa, while identifying successes, challenges, and opportunities.
Associates honoured with SA’s highest national awards
05/22/2026
NITheCS proudly congratulates two of its Associates, Prof Tulio de Oliveira and Prof Vukosi Marivate, who were among the 38 recipients of South Africa’s National Orders awarded on 19 May 2026 in Pretoria.
Featured scientist: Prof Eric Andriantiana
05/18/2026
Prof Eric Andriantiana, Head of the Mathematics Department at Rhodes University, is a researcher in Graph Theory and Combinatorics, where abstract mathematical tools are used to understand complex networks.
Dr Happy Sithole appointed to the NITheCS Steering Committee
05/18/2026
The National Research Foundation has appointed Dr Happy Sithole, Centre Manager of the National Integrated Cyber-Infrastructure System (NICIS), to the NITheCS Steering Committee.
NITheCS Welcomes Dr Solomon Gizaw for AI-Focused Seminars
05/05/2026
We welcome Dr Solomon Gizaw from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, who is currently based at the NITheCS offices at Stellenbosch University until 11 May 2026. Register to attend his talks.
NITheCS Hosts Successful Software Carpentry Workshop
04/28/2026
From 16–20 March 2026, NITheCS hosted a Software Carpentry Workshop attended by 68 participants. This highlights the strong demand for practical digital skills within the research community.
