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…
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in partnership with the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research, invites young African graduates and scholars to submit abstracts for the 18th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars Conference (AYGS 2024 Conference). The AYGS 2024 conference…
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…
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…
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…
We would like to invite you to join the National Research Foundation (South Africa), Fondation Botnar and the Human Sciences Research Council (South Africa) as we launch the u’GOOD research programme during Science Forum South Africa as follows: Date: 8 December 2023 Time: 09:00-10:30 (GMT+2) To…
Technology and Democracy Date: 08 December 2023 Time: 09:00 – 10:30 Venue:Diamond Auditorium Hosted by Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Developmental, Capable, and Ethical State (DCES) Explore the detailed program at https://www.sfsa.co.za/programme/#toggle-id-50-closed The following…
Human Dimensions of climate change Date: 07 December 2023 Time: 13:30 – 15:00 Venue: CSIR ICC Hosted by Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Developmental, Capable, and Ethical State (DCES) To download the programme please click HERE Explore the detailed program at…
