With government prioritising job creation and skills development for the country’s youth, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Buti Manamela, is looking forward to addressing the opening session of the Emerging Researchers Symposium (ERS), where young people will be sharing technology solutions.
The ERS, which will be held under the theme "Innovation in Entrepreneurship" will showcase the work of emerging researchers. The symposium will also include oral and poster presentations on topics such as smart technology, biopharmaceuticals, HIV, SARS-CoV-2, laser engineering, solar photovoltaic power, machine learning and food technology.
The Deputy Minister will be joined by the CSIR CEO, Dr Thulani Dlamini. Young researchers with winning innovative research solutions will be recognised at a prize-giving ceremony on 13 July.
For more information visit: https://www.csir.co.za/emerging-researchers-symposium.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Day 1: Plenary opening address, poster and exhibition session
Date: Tuesday, 12 July 2022
Time: 12:30 – 16:30
Venue: CSIR ICC, Pretoria
Day 2: Presentation and prize giving
Date: Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Time: 09:00 – 16:30
Venue: CSIR ICC, Pretoria
For more information contact Veronica Mohapeloa at 082 882 3818 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Issued by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation.
Enquiries:
Mandla Tshabalala
0843046239
