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Message from NSTF Executive Director Email: [email protected] | Tel: +27 12 841 3987 Message from NSTF Executive Director Ms Jansie Niehaus, NSTF Executive Director, has an in-depth look at the challenge of increasing the number of women researchers and women science, engineering and technology (SET) professionals in general – both in South Africa and globally. Read more. Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng Bursary Directory appointed Non-Executive Find the latest bursaries in science, Director of NSTF NPC engineering and technology (SET), sponsored by the Fuchs Foundation. The NSTF welcomes Prof Mamokgethi Recently-added bursaries include Phakeng as a non-executive director those from: of the NSTF non-profit company (NPC). Prof Phakeng is currently the CHIETA Bursary Programme vice-chancellor designate of the University of Cape Town. She has a PhD South African Women in Science in mathematics education from and Engineering (SA WISE) University of the Witwatersrand and a Scholarship B1 NRF rating. Vodacom Bursary Scheme She has also served as secretary and Transnet Bursary Scheme member of the executive committee The Investec Bank CSI Bursary of the International Group for the Programme Psychology of Mathematics Education (2003-2007). She is trustee of the Visit the NSTF Bursary Directory to FirstRand Foundation and member of find information on available bursaries, the board of the CSIR. She is also the the different SET careers, and founder and Board Chairperson of inspiring stories of people in SET. Adopt-a-learner Foundation. 2017/2018 NSTF-South32 Awards – Thursday, 28 June 2018 Announcing the winners: The 20th group of winners will be announced at the prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards gala dinner. (The list of finalists is available online.) Book tables and seats: This is a reminder to book tables and seats at the gala dinner of the 20th anniversary of the NSTF-South32 Awards. This is the ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa and seating is limited. The theme is the International Decade of Sustainable Energy for All (2014-2024) as declared by the United Nations. Don’t delay contacting the NSTF at [email protected] to make your booking. Astronomy tour for the Brilliants students: SAAO and SARAO are providing support for a national astronomy tour for the Brilliants students. The NSTF Brilliants Programme is a youth programme associated with the NSTF-South32 Awards. It is for the most outstanding 2017 matriculants in science and mathematics. (SAAO stands for the South African Astronomical Observatory. SARAO stands for the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory.) New NSTF members Mzansi Bright Sparks The NSTF welcomes its new members: Margaret Jane Mouton is from Gauteng. She is studying BEng The Association of Science Mechanical at the University of Technology Engineering Pretoria. She is one of the first-year Mathematics and Innovation students who were recognised in the (ASTEMI) – part of the proSET 2016/2017 NSTF Brilliants Programme sector for top marks in mathematics and Radmaste Microscience – part of physical science in the National Senior the Civil Society sector Certificate Examinations. “An achiever is someone who not only works hard but works smartly and is able to find balance in their lives.” Fourth Industrial Revolution discussion forum at the SA Innovation Summit There will be a Discussion Forum on the 4th Industrial Revolution to coincide with the SA Innovation Summit in Cape Town. The full event runs from 12-14 September 2018. Free discussion forum attendance for NSTF members: People who want to attend the NSTF Discussion Forum – but not the Summit – can attend our event free of charge if they are employed by/affiliated to NSTF member organisations. Special NSTF discounts for the SA Innovation Summit: If NSTF members want to attend both the SA Innovation Summit and the NSTF discussion forum, you will get a 5% discount through NSTF. NSTF members have a further concession on the Early Bird ticket special until 30 June! (The NSTF has negotiated a price freeze on the Early Bird offer.) This offer is only valid until 30 June, thereafter the 5% discount will apply if tickets are bought using the discount code published. To book tickets, go to the Ticket Sales link. The promocode is entered right at the end of the registration process when the final price is being processed. The unique promocode: 2018NSTF About the SA Innovation Summit: It is the biggest gathering on the continent of innovation-minded people focused on: Entrepreneurial support and enablement Deal making Showcasing Thought leadership Pipeline creation and introduction Business matchmaking Networking Knowledge sharing Getting to know our Getting to know our award winners: Prof award winners: CenGen Eugene Cloete CenGen, a privately-owned company When it comes to pioneering water that provides molecular genetic nanotechnology applications, Prof services to agricultural industries, is Eugene Cloete has it, quite literally, in proof that dynamite comes in small the bag. Not only has his patented packages. What began as a one- “tea bag” water purification filter woman business has grown to a team been termed one of 10 world- of six focused and highly productive changing ideas by the Scientific members, whose outputs are American journal in 2010, but it has comparable with those of far larger the potential to transform the way research groups worldwide. CenGen is over 300 million people on the African recognised by international role continent consume previously players as an excellent research contaminated water. The “tea bag” partner and thus secures significant water filter uses nanofibres to suck global funding for its groundbreaking contaminants and bacteria out of work in the field of molecular water. To use the device, a person genetics. The company’s flagship simply places the bag in the neck of a research project is an attempt to water bottle in order to filter and clone the first wheat disease-resistant clean the water as it is consumed. gene in South Africa. Read more about his work. He is one of Read more about the work. The SMME the winners of the 2016/2017 Award: (Small Medium and Micro Enterprise) is Research leading to innovation, by a one of the winners of the 2016/2017 team or individual through a corporate Award: Research leading to innovation organisation. by a team or individual through an SMME. SET-related policies currently open for public comment Policies open for comment allow the science, engineering and technology (SET) community to keep track of the changing regulation environment. It is the last chance to comment on a policy. South African Weather Service Act: Board of South African Weather Service: Nominations invited (by: Monday, June 18, 2018) Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act: Prohibition on use of colistin as farm feeds or stock remedies: Comments invited (by: Wednesday, June 20, 2018) Health Professions Act: Regulations: Registration of forensic pathology officers: Comments invited (by: Friday, June 22, 2018) National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act: List of activities resulting in atmospheric emissions having significant detrimental effect on environment, including health, social, economic, ecological or cultural heritage: Comments invited (by: Monday, June 25, 2018) National Health Amendment Bill: Comments invited (by: Monday, June 25, 2018) International Trade Administration Act: Anti-dumping duties to expire in 2019 unless request is made by Southern African Customs Union (SACU) industry: Comments invited (by: Monday, June 25, 2018) National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act: Regulations: National dust control: Comments invited (by: Monday, June 25, 2018) National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act: National framework for air quality management in South Africa: Amendment: Comments invited (by: Monday, June 25, 2018) Planning Profession Act: South African Council for Planners: Withdrawal of the Board Notice 118 of 2014: Determination of Guideline Professional Fees: Comments invited (by: Saturday, June 30, 2018) Post-School Education and Training Information Policy: Comments invited (by: Monday, July 2, 2018) Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill: Draft (Comment by: Monday, July 9, 2018) Health Professions Act: Rules: Payment of fees for accreditation of education and training offered by education and training institutions: Comments invited (by: Friday, July 13, 2018) Animal Diseases Act: African Swine Fever Veterinary Procedural Notice: Comments invited (by: Tuesday, July 17, 2018) Plant Breeders’ Rights Act: Receipt of applications for plant breeders’ rights: Comments invited (by: Friday, August 17, 2018) Dental Technicians Act: Regulations: Registration and training of student dental technicians and technologists: Comments invited (by: Saturday, August 25, 2018) SET-related policy news Sustainable Development Goals Searching for Science-based Solutions to Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development (IAP) International Partnership in Transforming Innovation to Meet SDGs with New Transformative Approach (NRF) National Development Plan Government releases its tenth Industrial Policy Action Plan (Polity) Innovation is critical for prosperity across the spectrum (DST) SA has the R&D in place, but it’s not translating into knowledge-based workers (Business Day) Medicine and health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Media briefing on status of healthcare in the country (gov.za) Government update on listeria outbreak: Joint media statement (gov.za) Minister Aaron Motsoaledi: Health
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