NACATEM and the HSRC’s Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators invites you to a webinar to explore a research and theoretical agenda for innovation measurement in Africa. Increasingly, African states recognise the use of science, technology and innovation (STI) measurement for…
A team of HSRC researchers has been pioneering participatory action research on how to institutionalise innovation in local government. This work has gained traction in local municipalities and the core principles of the National Framework for Local Economic Development (NFLED) 2018–2028. More…
Most young people never seek support for their suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Research with high school-aged youth found that fewer than a third of those reporting suicidal ideation sought adult help. LGBTQI+ youth report higher rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts than their…
“Why, How, Where?” In this seminar, Prof. Timothy K. Stanton will focus on the evolving practice, principles and ethics of community-engaged research. The free seminar is open to all those interested. Date: Wednesday, 21 February Time: 11:00 – 13:00 Register to join virtually Further…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) presents the 2024 Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture focusing on migration and democracy, with specific attention to the issue of new types of academic migrants and the implication for universality in knowledge generation and dissemination. The event will be…
Date: 12 – 13 February 2024 Registration link: https://hsrc.ac.za/aisa_agri_workshop_rsvp.php The CONCEPT NOTE and PROGRAMME is available for download below:
The Human Sciences Research Council, National Treasury and UK-FCDO together with their partners, the Metros, SARS, UNU-WIDER, StatsSA, SALGA, SACN, Swiss-SECO and UFS present a workshop to explore how local data can be leveraged to support more inclusive and vibrant city economies. The workshop will…
Join the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA) in the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) for a seminar focused on developments in the Republic of South Sudan. The seminar will concentrate on the theme of youth-related policy and effective governance for a prosperous Africa. The main objective…
In collaboration with the Harvard Center for Geographic Analysis, the Geospatial Analytics unit of the HSRC’s eRKC will host a symposium on spatiotemporal innovation. The symposium will discuss spatiotemporal data analysis and case studies for application across various fields, including: DATE: 8…
