Dr. Tammy Morris (Egagasini) describing the Boundary Current project as part of the GOOS Co-design programme UN Ocean Decade
in Barcelona. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION National Research Foundation of South Africa
UNESCO Ocean The South African Polar Research Infrastructure

Dr. Jenny Veitch (Egagasini) contributed to the panel discussion, 'Connecting the world around forecasting' UN Ocean Decade in Barcelona.
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION National Research Foundation of South Africa UNESCO Ocean

Prof. Juliet Hermes Manager SAEON
Egagasini & SAPRI sharing insights as a panel member @ South by South Seaside Session & a panel member @ IOCINDIO Satellite event on Coastal Resilience UN Ocean Decade Barcelona DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION National Research Foundation of South Africa UNESCO Ocean

With the extreme weather experienced over the weekend the SAEON station, in Dwarsberg located at a height of 1.214km above sea level recorded a wind speed of 115km/h at 2-4am on Sunday, 7 April. National Research Foundation of South Africa DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION

The NRF is celebrating a major milestone in its history and will hold a number of events during the 2024/25 financial year in honour of its quarter century of impact as South Africa’s premier science council: nrf.ac.za/the-national-r… #NRF25years

Join us for the NRF-SAEON seminar 4th of April to gain insights on, 'Are mistletoes shaping the semi-arid savanna plant ecosystems?' with Dr. Tsitsi Maponga by registering using the link below:
forms.gle/nGY5uAKyghFPmJ…
National Research Foundation of South Africa @DSI SAEON-GSN

Congratulations Professor Juliet Hermes (Manager Egagasini Node & Manager SAPRI) on achieving the prestigious NRF B1 rating! A well-deserved recognition. Showcasing your exceptional research contributions & commitment to advancing knowledge in marine sciences DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION National Research Foundation of South Africa

Join us for the NRF-SAEON seminar 4th of April to gain insights on, 'Are mistletoes shaping the semi-arid savanna plant ecosystems?' with Dr. Tsitsi Maponga by registering using the link below:
forms.gle/nGY5uAKyghFPmJ…
National Research Foundation of South Africa @DSI SAEON-GSN

NRF-SAEON has a job opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join our dynamic team. Check out the advert here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Y0OLvr…
National Research Foundation of South Africa

SAEON Elwandle grade 9 science camp where learners gain insights into the carbon cycle & its impact on the environment when Daniel demonstrated how the greenhouse analyzer measures carbon in sand. Siphesethu uses tokens & the Ranger app to teach coding through gamification.

Dr Thandi Mgwebi, the NRF’s Group Executive: Business Advancement, talked to eNCA about the partnership between the NRF and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (UK).

Watch the interview on the NRF's website here: nrf.ac.za/stfc-nrf-annou…

Do you know of a researcher who has made a meaningful contribution to SA’s research environment? The NRF invites nominations for the 2024 NRF Awards. Please follow this link for details: nrf.ac.za/2024-nrf-award….

Deadline for nominations: 12 April 2024

International Kelp Forest Day will be celebrated on 21 March at the Iziko_Museums in Cape Town. Join us for a captivating presentation by Yinhla Shihlomule, the SAPRI Top Predator Monitoring Coordinator.

Date: 21 March
Time: 11:00 (Museum open at 9:00)
Entry: FREE

#LTOLand

Walter Sisulu Risk & Vulnerability Science Centre &
NRF-SAEON Ulwazi strengthens relations & enhances scientific research. Looking forward to the incredible collaborations that arise from this partnership. More details: wsu.ac.za/index.php/medi…

Dr Lara Atkinson & Nicole du Plessis attended the TotalEnergies Environmental Baseline Study feedback session. Engagement with the Maritime Industry is a key priority for SAMREF, launched under Operation Phakisa, with SAEON signing a data-sharing agreement with TotalEnergies.

SAEON Egagasini Node hosted a science camp with learners engaging in marine science activities, a rocky shore intertidal study, data analysis & gaining 21st-century skills by coding in Python. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION National Research Foundation of South Africa

Instrument checks after cyclone Filipo in the Maputaland area Game Show Network
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Cyclone Filipo aftermath in flat sandy Lake Sibaya catchment. Amazing to see how fast 200mm of rainfall disappeared into the ground. Monitoring of the groundwater & lake response cont. Our EC tower still standing & looking good. Updates from SAEON Grasslands Node & EFTEON team

The rainfall rate is increasing. Check out the real-time data for Vasi station, north of Lake Sibaya @ lognet.saeon.ac.za/Vasi%20Science…
National Research Foundation of South Africa DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & INNOVATION SAEON-GSN

Check out an incredible video of rainfall from cyclone Filipo by the SAEON Grasslands Node team in the field @ Sodwana Bay. These are just the outer cloud bands on the coastal area & the core moves southeast into the sea. Heavier much-needed rain for the area is expected later.