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Home / Communication

Benefits of engaging the media

African scientists need to engage with the media to influence policymakers for funding, argues Francis Kokutse.

Increasing access to global markets

New digital platform aims to aid translation of African languages to spur access to global markets.

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WCSJ2019 promises to be inclusive and adventurous, says the chairman its organising committee.

Reading skills undermining science

Only 32 per cent of South African learners in schools located in poor townships understand science texts, study says.

Highlighting education research

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