Integrating research across disciplines and sectors, and at different scales
It brings together everyone who has an interest in South Africa’s oceans
The UFS now has 156 NRF-rated researchers and five Sarchi Research Chairs
The need to develop a new corps of legal experts has led to three Research Chairs tasked with developing that capacity.
South African society provides a uniquely rich tapestry on which researchers can draw to conduct endless studies and decades of future work.
South Africa is no stranger to upheaval as a result of unrest in communities that feel neglected and abandoned.
The priority given to preserving indigenous knowledge systems is evident in two Research Chairs dedicated to elevating traditional knowledge.
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.
The potential for the land reform process to promote a more inclusive agricultural economy is being explored through the work of two Research Chairs.
Water treatment technologies can help to alleviate issues related to mine water drainage.
Increasing yields for farmers.
The South African Research Chairs Initiative enhances and recognises scientific developments in the country.