The Chair’s work includes creating awareness and education around global change and the impact it is having on the country’s marine ecosystems.
Professor Tom Jarret in Cape Town heads the Astrophysics and Space Physics Chair, under which he trains the next generation of astronomers.
South Africa is in a unique position to capitalise on its rich marine biodiversity, much of which is still unexplored.
Over-exploitation and upwelling are under scrutiny by two important Research Chairs.
Higher education in an African context is the focus of two Research Chairs that explore fundamental issues about the delivery of higher learning.
Two education-focused Research Chairs based at Wits are addressing the critical issue of the country’s mathematics skills.
Two separate but inter-related Research Chairs are delving into crucial aspects of social and economic disparities in the country.
Economic growth and development, particularly as a means to alleviate poverty, overcome the huge disparities in income levels and create jobs.
A number of Research Chairs are involved in work that aims to build a better understanding of urban spatial and development issues to guide policy.
The potential for science to positively influence SA’s ability to achieve food security is the focus of two Research Chairs awarded by the NRF.