Professor Sue Harrison’s interdisciplinary research places among the top four centers in the world in her field.
The collaboration between Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town has produced a set of skills that is unique in Africa.
Elevating astronomy and astrophysics to the mainstream of South African academia will help the country to stake a claim in the global space community.
The "fundamental science" of today is the "applied science" of tomorrow.
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.