Celebrating National Science Month: Science, Technology and Innovation are for everyone

by Rabia Mathakutha | Aug 5, 2026 | Engagement, Environment, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Uncategorized

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),...

SAPRI at the 2026 DSTI Budget Vote Exhibition

by Anne Treasure | May 27, 2026 | Antarctica, DPS, Engagement, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Polar Lab, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) participated in the 2026 Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) Budget Vote Exhibition hosted at Iziko Museum in Cape Town, 15 May 2026. The museum was chosen as the venue due to its role of...

MMP Cohort 3 Workshop: a day of connection, confidence, and community

by Anne Treasure | Apr 10, 2026 | DPS, Engagement, Lecture/Seminar, Mahlalela Mentorship Programme, SAPRI, Society, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic, Training, Uncategorized, Workshop/Training, Workshops

The Mahlalela Mentorship Programme (MMP), a collaboration between the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the Association of Polar Early Career Scientists of South Africa (APECS SA) and the South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research...

Gordy the southern elephant seal spotted on Marion Island

by Anne Treasure | Mar 13, 2026 | Environment, Long-term observations, LTO-Land, Marion Island, NRF-SAEON, Prince Edward Islands, SANAP, SAPRI, Southern Ocean, Sub-Antarctic

Gordy the southern elephant seal went viral in May 2025 after wandering more than 1 km inland into the residential area of Gordon’s Bay, which is where his name comes from. You might be wondering, where is Gordy now? Roughly halfway between South Africa and Antarctica...

SAPRI and its host, NRF-SAEON, engage at the 2026 Marine and Coastal Educators Network Conference

by Anne Treasure | Feb 12, 2026 | Conference, DPS, Environment, Lecture/Seminar, LTO-Land, LTO-Ocean, SAPRI, Workshop/Training

The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) and its host institution, the South African Environmental Observation Network (NRF-SAEON), were proudly represented at the Marine and Coastal Educators Network (MCEN) 2026 Conference, held from 18-23 January 2026...