@SAYAS_SA

The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) and its members promotes science awareness among learners, young scientists and society in general.

 Pretoria
sayas.org.za/
Joined June 2012
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#SAYASBlog This week @Makhadobp discusses nano particles and their use (and danger) in water science sayasblog.com/2024/11/28/nan… Via @SAYAS_SA
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2nd day of #BRICS2024 Young Scientists Forum, presentations on thematic areas of the forum continue. India’s Owais Ali Wan presents on green technologies for the food industry, vying for the 2024 Young Innovators Prize. #YSF2024 #YIP2024 @dstigovza @tiaorgza @ASSAf_Official
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9th #BRICS Young Scientists Forum kicked off in Sochi, Russia today, with young scientists and innovators from Brazil, Russia, India, China, SA, UAE, Ethiopia, Egypt and Iran. Associate Prof @UCT_news Moses Basitere leads SA’s delegation. @dstigovza @tiaorgza @ASSAf_Official
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Immediate Past Co-Chair @pk_mante giving a voice to #ECRs in Hungarian Parliament, discussing the @WorldSciForum 2024 Declaration. #GYAgivingavoice
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Great to see @GlobalYAcademy co-chair Priscilla Mante talking about how to create long-term opportunities for early and mid-career researchers, especially those who need them most. "We need to build equity in the science ecosystem", at @WorldSciForum.
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South Africa’s Caroline Matenchi, of Agr-Smart Tech, soil testing company that empowers farmers and food producers with innovative agritech solutions to enhance productivity, profitability and sustainability. #BRICSYoungScientists @dstigovza @tiaorgza @ASSAf_Official
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Another young innovator. #brics2024 9th Young Scientist Forum #YSF2024 #YoungInnovatorsPrize @dstigovza @ASSAf_Official @tiaorgza
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#SAYASblog This week @holtz_cassia talks us through some of the measurable impacts of climate change that we are already experiencing in South Africa sayasblog.com/2024/11/14/wha… Via @SAYAS_SA

What are the measurable effects of climate change in South Africa? 

Cassia Holtz If you are anything like me, and you read, watch, or listen to the news, you will have heard a lot about climate change in the past few years. This is one of the most pressing topics o…

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#SAYASBlog This week @SavannaleeHodgk introduces us to the debates around thrifting, and whether it can indeed save the planet. sayasblog.com/2024/10/31/the… Via @SAYAS_SA

The Thrift Shift: Can second-hand shopping save the planet?

Savannalee Hodgkinson In the world we currently live in we are flooded with Temu and Shein advertisements and hauls. Either you are on the side of intense minimalism fiercely rejecting fast fashion…

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#SAYASBlog This week @GabrielaCarolus discusses the use of AI in scientific research, with a wide range of applications. sayasblog.com/2024/10/17/gen… Via @SAYAS_SA
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#SAYASBlog This week @Moso_Makhene shares her love for virology with us! And, her usual entry into this field. sayasblog.com/2024/10/03/dis… Via @SAYAS_SA
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#SAYASBlog We start with @AlexiMarinaki who encourages us to play to our strengths when embarking on academic research. sayasblog.com/2024/09/19/mas… Via @SAYAS_SA

Mastering the Scientific Method: Leveraging Your Strengths

Alexi Marinaki ‘According to peer-reviewed scientific research’ is a phrase often used on social media and in conversation. This statement is used to prove credibility in an instant. The peer-revie…

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📢 📢 Today marks the first day of the 2024 Research Week hosted by the Nelson Mandela University under the theme: Advancing the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development @MandelaUni
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Invitation to the ASSAf Humanities Lecture 2024 – Are we failing our youth? by Prof Saths Cooper. 📢 📢 Reminder there is still time to register for the virtual Humanities Lecture. Click the link to RSVP: buff.ly/3XiVtMS
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Next up in the @SAYAS_SA blogging workshop we have @Mauro95cesar presenting on how we can use blogging to reflect on key global policy documents, and how integrating those blogposts into our lecturing is a good way to boost our readership 😅
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In today’s @SAYAS_SA blogging webinar we have had an excellent discussion on science journalism with @Ozayr8 and @sheree_bega from the @mailandguardian 🤩 we are now hearing from Lonwabo Makapela on how blogging helped her navigate a PhD between 3 countries!
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The iNanoWS Symposium in Collaboration with the South African Young Academy of Science has officially kicked off. In his welcome address, Prof TTI Nkambule, highlights the significance of the symposium, mentioning that “it’s about creating space for sharing ideas 💡 that will provide solutions to challenges faced in our country, continent and the world at large” #UnisaCSET #iNanoWS #SAYAS #Unisa150AndBeyond
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[WATCH] Dr Natisha Dukhi, SAYAS co-chair’s address highlights the voice of emerging researchers. “What is an emerging researcher? Is a supervisor the same as a mentor? How do you know if you are doing impactful research? These are all the questions that her talk is addressing. #UnisaCSET #iNanoWS #SAYAS #Unisa150AndBeyond
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Dr Stanley Liphadzi, Group Executive: Research, Development and Innovation at the @WaterResearchSA is on the podium; talking on research, development and innovations for current and future water solutions. #UnisaCSET #iNanoWS #SAYAS #Unisa150andBeyond
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Dr Terrance Phadi from @Mintek_RSA is giving an address on navigating innovative research frontiers. He is one of the keynote speakers here at the iNanoWS-SAYAS symposium taking place at the Unisa Science Campus. #UnisaCSET #iNanoWS #SAYAS #Unisa150andBeyond
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Dr Khavharendwe Rambau from @dsigovza talks about future and opportunities in renewable energy from the perspective of the Department of Science and Innovation. #UnisaCSET #iNanoWS #SAYAS #Unisa150AndBeyond
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