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Featured scientist: Prof Ruan Veldtman
11/24/2025
Prof Ruan Veldtman is an ecological entomologist whose work centres on biodiversity, ecosystem services, invasive species, and the essential roles insects play in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
Prof Karin-Therese Howell appointed Director of AIMS-SA
11/21/2025
Congratulations to NITheCS Associate Prof Karin-Therese Howell on her appointment as the new Director of AIMS South Africa, effective 1 December 2025. She succeeds Prof Ulrich Paquet, who is stepping down after a highly successful and impactful term of leadership.
Dr Adriana Marais wins global award
11/19/2025
NITheCS congratulates Dr Marais on this extraordinary international recognition and celebrates her continued leadership in science, innovation, and human exploration.
NITheCS attends AI Expo Africa 2025
11/17/2025
NITheCS was pleased to participate in AI Expo Africa 2025, held from 28–29 October 2026 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The expo brought together industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in Africa.
New Frontiers for Mathematical Research
10/28/2025
The first Workshop on Pandisciplinary Research on Mathematical Structures took place in September 2025, offering a well-planned and engaging programme for postgraduate students in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
NITheCS Associate wins prize in global photo competition
10/28/2025
We are delighted to congratulate NITheCS Associate Dr Yaseera Ismail for achieving second place in the “At a Glance” category of the IUPAP–IYQ2025 Photo Contest, held in celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.
NITheCS rewards innovators at 45th Eskom Expo
10/27/2025
NITheCS participated in the 45th Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair, held at Emperors Palace Conference Centre in Kempton Park on 9–10 October 2025. The event brought together some of South Africa’s most promising young minds to celebrate scientific excellence and innovation across a wide range of disciplines. During the Special Awards Ceremony, Mr Aluwani Guga presented laptops on behalf of NITheCS to four school learners who demonstrated outstanding creativity, innovation and scientific rigour in their respective research projects.
Associate wins prestigious STEM Award
10/27/2025
When Prof Dephney Mathebula learned she had been named one of the winners of the 2025 Mail & Guardian Women of Power Awards, her reaction was a mix of disbelief, relief, and immense gratitude.
