Four of our representatives at the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) participated in the 12th Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Open Science Conference (OSC) and associated business meetings in Oslo, Norway, from 8–19 August 2026. The delegation comprised Dr Anne...
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) team has commenced its journey to Marion Island as part of the annual relief voyage, marking the beginning of another important field season in support of South Africa's long-term polar and sub-Antarctic research programmes. M83 Overwintering...
July 2026 marked a significant milestone for public engagement with science in South Africa as the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, officially elevated National Science Week into a month-long National Science Month (NSM), running from 1–31 July. Under the...
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) was honoured to receive the Certificate of Excellent Exhibition in recognition of its exhibition and contribution to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's (DSTI) inaugural National Science Month launch, held on 4 July at Vaal...
