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To recognise scientists and researchers who have contributed positively to the social sciences and humanities, the Human Sciences Research Council invites nominations for the HSRC Medal for the Social Sciences and Humanities. The Medal is awarded on…

We recently reported data from the HSRCs South African Social Attitudes Survey (SASAS) series in which we showed that while there are signs of improving race relations, feelings of inter-racial dislike and mistrust persist at consistently high…

The HSRC and its social partners cordially invite you to attend the first of many Action Dialogues which the HSRC will present over the coming months.  The first Action Dialogue will take place on Thursday, 31 March 2016 at Kievits Kroon Country…

The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) wishes to convey its condolences to the family of the late Minister of Public Service and Administration, Collins Chabane who passed away tragically in a vehicle accident along with his two body guards. CEO…

  Cape Town, 11 March 2014 The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) and its partners officially announced that the third World Social Science Forum (WSSF) will…

South Africa to host the 21st International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2016) International AIDS Society announces Durban, as site of the conference in July 2016 29 November 2013 (Geneva, Switzerland) – The International AIDS Society (IAS)…

The BRICS Think Tanks Council (BTTC), which represents the think tanks of the five countries in the BRICS grouping (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), met near Stellenbosch on 11 and 12 November 2013. The BTTC was established through…

CEO Dr Olive Shisana of the Human Sciences Research Council expressed her condolences on behalf of the organisation to the family and friends of the late Professor Bernard Magubane. “We join the nation in honouring the passing of a leading and…