In keeping with its governance structures, SAYAS elected a new team of Executive committee members at its sixth Annual General Meeting held on 12 to 13 October, 2016 at the National Research Foundation in Pretoria. The new EXCO Team will serve for a one year period. They are: Name & Post Affiliation Dr Sahal Yacoob…
There has been a growth of programmes encouraging young girls to maintain their interest in STEM fields. In-school and out-of-school programs are gaining popularity, and in order for that to continue, those in the STEM fields have to support both local and national efforts to foster girls. This is a call that the South African…
Congratulations to Prof De Wet Swanepoel for being appointed President of the International Society of Audiology for a two year term. The International Society of Audiology has its official seat in Geneva, Switzerland. Prof Swanepoel is currently a Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of Pretoria. We wish him…
At its 6th General Assembly held on 12 to 13 October, SAYAS released a Statement on the state of Education in the country following the #Feesmustfall protests. Subsequently, the Statement was developed into an article published in The Conversation on 10 November. Access: https://theconversation.com/young-scientists-seek-solutions-to-south-africas-higher-education-crisis-67251 In addition, the Dr Sahal Yacoob, SAYAS, Co-Chair was interviewed on…
The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) in collaboration with the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) and the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) hosted a 2-day workshop on Social Determinants of Health (SDH) from 6 to 8 November, 2016 at the Garden Court OR Tambo…
Details on the vacancies here For each of the positions, applications with a letter of motivation, a full Curriculum Vitae (with age, nationality, marital status), and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be submitted on or before 20th January, 2015
Modern high-throughput screening methods for analysing genetic information, proteins and metabolic products offer new ways of obtaining large quantities of data on life processes. These OMICS technologies, as they are known, are fuelling hopes of major advances in medicine, pharmacy, biochemistry, the food sciences and related fields. However, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina…
Centre for the Study of Biodiversity in Amazonia – Call for Proposals 2015 The Centre for the Study of Biodiversity in Amazonia (CEBA) is a French Laboratory of Excellence based in French Guiana to foster knowledge on terrestrial biodiversity in Amazonia. CEBA coordinates research capacity in France on the topic of Amazonian terrestrial biodiversity, and…
The experiences we have as small children have a long-term impact on the entire course of our development. High-quality education and upbringing from an early age is thus crucial both for every individual and for society as a whole. In their statement “Socialisation in early childhood ─ Biological, psychological, linguistic, sociological and economic perspectives”, the…
This year, to mark the 10th anniversary of the Royal Society Pfizer Award, the programme has been expanded to allow two awards to be made in 2015. Each award consists of a grant towards a research project that is linked to an African centre of scientific excellence. Early Career Award: intended for candidates at an…
