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  • SAMRC Scientist
    SAMRC Social Science and Humanities scientists ranked amongst the best in the world
    The field of social science and humanities research covers many sectors, including politics, economics, and philosophy. According to Research.com, which released the 2nd edition of its annual ranking of best scientists in this area of specialisation, several South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) researchers featured and were included in the top 50 within South Africa.
  • UNISA
    Colloquium Report on “Injury Mortality Surveillance 2018-2022: Provincial Expansion, Impact of COVID, and Show Casing Mpumalanga”
    The University of South Africa (Unisa) and South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) hosted a Colloquium on 25 May 2023 on Injury Mortality Surveillance 2018-2022 in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
  • Prof Salim Abdool Karim
    Prof Salim Abdool Karim awarded honorary doctorate by Durban University of Technology
    On the 31st of May 2023, during the last of their Autumn Graduation ceremonies, the Durban University of Technology (DUT), acknowledged Prof Salim Abdool Karim for his exceptional contributions in the global health environment and his outstanding service to humanity.
  • World IP day
    SAMRC Celebrates World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2023
    Each year, World Intellectual Property Day is observed on April 26 with the aim of raising awareness of how Intellectual Property (IP) and IP rights such as patents, trademarks, copyright, and designs impact our daily lives and encourage innovation and creativity. This initiative was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2000, and this year’s theme was “Women and IP: Accelerating Innovation and Creativity” to celebrate women who are helping shape the world through their imagination, ingenuity and hard work despite the challenges uniquely faced by women.
  • Radio Interviews
    SAMRC participates in media discussions on the 2023/24 Department of Science and Innovation Budget Vote
    On the 23rd May 2023, ahead of its Budget Vote speech at the Good Hope Chambers, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) held a panel discussion and media broadcast under the theme: “Leveraging opportunities for young innovators in science, technology and innovation”. The Budget vote discussions and exhibitions were held at the Iziko Museum in Cape Town.