19 February 2026
Mbombela, Thursday, 19 February 2026 — The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the University of Mpumalanga (UMP) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise their partnership in research and academic activities. The MoU,…
15 September 2023
Human Sciences Research Council Cape Town, Friday, 15 September 2023 – Hundreds of young and emerging scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students will convene in Cape Town’s Lagoon Beach hotel from Monday, 18 September 2023,…
26 July 2023
Pretoria, 25 July 2023 – Youth employment is a key accelerator of economic growth and essential for fostering human development, making it the cornerstone for achieving South Africa’s development. Nonetheless, a significant portion of the…
22 June 2023
MEDIA STATEMENT Tuesday, 20 June 2023 National Treasury and the Human Sciences Research Council launched a new initiative aimed at addressing the gaps that exist between the local economy of cities and the wider economic geography of the country by…
14 April 2023
Human Sciences Research Council Pretoria, Thursday, 13 April 2023 – Following a rigorous process by the adjudication panel, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Universities South Africa (USAf) have announced the awardees for the…
06 April 2023
Human Sciences Research Council Pretoria, Wednesday, 5 April 2023 – Corresponding with Freedom Month, the 2022–2023 HSRC-USAf Awards for Social Sciences and Humanities will honour researchers who have contributed immensely to social justice…
09 February 2023
Pretoria, Thursday, 9 February 2023 –The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Universities South Africa (USAf), announces that the closing date for the submission of nominations for the HSRC-USAf CEO Awards has been extended to 24 February…
31 October 2022
Human Sciences Research Council Pretoria, Monday 31 October 2022 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) Board announces the appointment of Prof Sarah Mosoetsa as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Council, effective 1 February 2023. Prof…
19 March 2021
Pretoria, Friday 19 March 2021 – After a rigorous process, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Universities South Africa (USAf) last night announced the awardees in the 2020 HSRC-USAf Medal in Social Sciences and Humanities at a…
10 March 2021
Pretoria, Wednesday 10 March 2021 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Universities South Africa (USAf) are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2020 Medal in Social Sciences and Humanities. The 2020 Awards will, in addition to…
