Join the Science for Society Lecture, jointly organised by NRF-SAEON and NRF-SAIAB. This event will feature a panel discussion with researchers from NRF-SAEON (Drs. Mary-Jane Bopape and Warren Joubert); NRF-SAIAB (Profs. Albert Chakona and Francesca Porri); the Wits Sustainable Global Institute (Prof. Francois Engelbrech), and the French Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) (Dr. Paola Formentii), as they explore the theme of conducting science for the benefit of society.
The keynote presentation, titled “Improving our Knowledge Impact through Engaged Research: Fact or Fiction?” will be delivered by NRF-SAEON’s Susan Janse van Rensburg. The session will be facilitated by Dr. Marliese Truter, Postdoctoral Researcher at NRF-SAIAB.
Date: Wednesday, 30 October 2024.
Time: 09h00AM
Zoom Registration Link: https://zoom.us/…/tJYtd-yorjsjHNcu1Bv5U1RcgRiQOwXEsBLn
Passcode: 738339
The lecture is hosted in celebration of the NRF’s 25th anniversary, highlighting the impact of the NRF on society under the theme: “Celebrating 25 Years of Research, Innovation, Impact, and Partnerships.”
This lecture is part of the Annual Conference of the South African Society for Atmospheric Sciences (SASAS), taking place at North-West University from 29–30 October 2024.
