Human Sciences Research Council
@hsrcza.bsky.social
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) conducts policy-relevant, social-science research projects for the public-sector, NGOs & international development agencies.
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks to appoint a Divisional Manager: Finance to lead and oversee financial strategy in driving sustainable growth within the PHSB division.
Apply online: https://loom.ly/G69J-UE
#HSRC #recruitment #employmentopportunity #jobopportunity
Apply online: https://loom.ly/G69J-UE
#HSRC #recruitment #employmentopportunity #jobopportunity
February 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks to appoint a Divisional Manager: Finance to lead and oversee financial strategy in driving sustainable growth within the PHSB division.
Apply online: https://loom.ly/G69J-UE
#HSRC #recruitment #employmentopportunity #jobopportunity
Apply online: https://loom.ly/G69J-UE
#HSRC #recruitment #employmentopportunity #jobopportunity
Scientist and SciCom experts, we need your 15 mins to evaluate the Draft SciCom Skills Development Competency Model. Your input ensures the framework reflects SA's context & diversity.
Share your insights: https://loom.ly/oPBis1o
Share your insights: https://loom.ly/oPBis1o
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Scientist and SciCom experts, we need your 15 mins to evaluate the Draft SciCom Skills Development Competency Model. Your input ensures the framework reflects SA's context & diversity.
Share your insights: https://loom.ly/oPBis1o
Share your insights: https://loom.ly/oPBis1o
#FromtheReview: Urban ticking time bombs: Why petrol stations in cities need better planning.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM
#FromtheReview: Urban ticking time bombs: Why petrol stations in cities need better planning.
Read: https://loom.ly/buCwNzc
Read: https://loom.ly/buCwNzc
The meeting brought together senior academics, research leaders, and publishing specialists from TUT and HSRC, underscoring a shared commitment to research impact, equitable access to knowledge, and education transformation.
Read: https://loom.ly/3tpTj20
Read: https://loom.ly/3tpTj20
TUT and HSRC explore open-access publishing partnership to address South Africa’s reading crisis - HSRC
The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) held a strategic online meeting on 30 January, to explore collaboration on a proposed open-access academic book that tackles South Africa’s persistent reading comprehension challenges in multilingual primary school classrooms. Open access refers to the free, immediate, online availability of research outputs.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:01 AM
The meeting brought together senior academics, research leaders, and publishing specialists from TUT and HSRC, underscoring a shared commitment to research impact, equitable access to knowledge, and education transformation.
Read: https://loom.ly/3tpTj20
Read: https://loom.ly/3tpTj20
#FromtheReview: Bridging innovation and inequality: Job losses and African perspectives on artificial intelligence.
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Read: https://loom.ly/TcNH6vs
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 AM
#FromtheReview: Bridging innovation and inequality: Job losses and African perspectives on artificial intelligence.
Read: https://loom.ly/TcNH6vs
Read: https://loom.ly/TcNH6vs
Happy birthday to HSRC CEO, Prof. Sarah Mosoetsa 🎉 We are truly led, and we thank her! 💙
February 9, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Happy birthday to HSRC CEO, Prof. Sarah Mosoetsa 🎉 We are truly led, and we thank her! 💙
#FromtheReview: Health advice that South African parents need—and how tech can help.
Read: https://loom.ly/vV0XJIM
Read: https://loom.ly/vV0XJIM
February 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
#FromtheReview: Health advice that South African parents need—and how tech can help.
Read: https://loom.ly/vV0XJIM
Read: https://loom.ly/vV0XJIM
Please note the new date for this invaluable engagement 👇
February 6, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Please note the new date for this invaluable engagement 👇
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to a strengthened and more strategic collaboration following the Inaugural HSRC–SAMRC Steering Committee Meeting.
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Read: https://loom.ly/io_wgmU
HSRC and SAMRC reinforce strategic partnership - HSRC
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to a strengthened and more strategic collaboration following the Inaugural HSRC–SAMRC Steering Committee Meeting held 29 January 2026, virtually. The meeting brought together senior leadership and researchers from both institutions to reflect on progress under existing Memoranda
hsrc.ac.za
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 AM
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) have reaffirmed their commitment to a strengthened and more strategic collaboration following the Inaugural HSRC–SAMRC Steering Committee Meeting.
Read: https://loom.ly/io_wgmU
Read: https://loom.ly/io_wgmU
The HSRC joined Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, in KZN for the 2026 Back-to-School Campaign, reinforcing education as a national priority.
https://loom.ly/iSBWgeQ
https://loom.ly/iSBWgeQ
HSRC joins Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina in Back-to-School campaign in KwaZulu-Natal - HSRC
On 2 February 2026, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) joined the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, in KwaZulu-Natal for the 2026 Back-to-School campaign. The campaign forms part of the South African government’s annual programme aimed at reaffirming education as a national priority and assessing school readiness at the start
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February 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The HSRC joined Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, in KZN for the 2026 Back-to-School Campaign, reinforcing education as a national priority.
https://loom.ly/iSBWgeQ
https://loom.ly/iSBWgeQ
#FromtheReview: Mapping South Africa’s hotspots for mothers under the age of 20 years.
https://loom.ly/KiqZwBA
https://loom.ly/KiqZwBA
February 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
#FromtheReview: Mapping South Africa’s hotspots for mothers under the age of 20 years.
https://loom.ly/KiqZwBA
https://loom.ly/KiqZwBA
Join us as we provide a platform for dialogue and critical engagement on the NHI proposals, progress to date, successes, key implementation challenges, and areas requiring further research.
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
https://loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
https://loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
February 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Join us as we provide a platform for dialogue and critical engagement on the NHI proposals, progress to date, successes, key implementation challenges, and areas requiring further research.
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
https://loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
https://loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
Join us for this insightful webinar, in which we highlight the significance of small-scale food system actors in enhancing equity and food and nutrition security in SA.
📆 11 FEB 2026
⏰ 11:30–13:30
📍 ONLINE
https://loom.ly/rs_v3_I
📆 11 FEB 2026
⏰ 11:30–13:30
📍 ONLINE
https://loom.ly/rs_v3_I
February 4, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Join us for this insightful webinar, in which we highlight the significance of small-scale food system actors in enhancing equity and food and nutrition security in SA.
📆 11 FEB 2026
⏰ 11:30–13:30
📍 ONLINE
https://loom.ly/rs_v3_I
📆 11 FEB 2026
⏰ 11:30–13:30
📍 ONLINE
https://loom.ly/rs_v3_I
The HSRC is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems Developer responsible for the design, development, and operational stability of mission-critical systems and data pipelines.
#HSRC #RecruitmentOpportunity #Employment #EmploymentOpportunity
Apply online:
https://loom.ly/eatoyME
#HSRC #RecruitmentOpportunity #Employment #EmploymentOpportunity
Apply online:
https://loom.ly/eatoyME
February 4, 2026 at 6:34 AM
The HSRC is seeking to appoint a Senior Systems Developer responsible for the design, development, and operational stability of mission-critical systems and data pipelines.
#HSRC #RecruitmentOpportunity #Employment #EmploymentOpportunity
Apply online:
https://loom.ly/eatoyME
#HSRC #RecruitmentOpportunity #Employment #EmploymentOpportunity
Apply online:
https://loom.ly/eatoyME
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Cape Winelands Knowledge Sharing Festival
All the details here: https://loom.ly/SNefM3c
All the details here: https://loom.ly/SNefM3c
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Cape Winelands Knowledge Sharing Festival
All the details here: https://loom.ly/SNefM3c
All the details here: https://loom.ly/SNefM3c
#FromtheReview: Beyond the digital divide: Rethinking science and technology engagement in South Africa.
https://loom.ly/AyCazmw
https://loom.ly/AyCazmw
February 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
#FromtheReview: Beyond the digital divide: Rethinking science and technology engagement in South Africa.
https://loom.ly/AyCazmw
https://loom.ly/AyCazmw
In October year the HSRC hosted the Climate Change and Futures in Africa Conference. Scientists, policymakers and communities convened to reimagine our collective response to risk in time and space. Watch all the proceedings here: https://loom.ly/f2hXUqM
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February 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In October year the HSRC hosted the Climate Change and Futures in Africa Conference. Scientists, policymakers and communities convened to reimagine our collective response to risk in time and space. Watch all the proceedings here: https://loom.ly/f2hXUqM
#WetlandsDay
#WetlandsDay
Join us as we provide a platform for dialogue and critical engagement on the NHI proposals, progress to date, successes, key implementation challenges, and areas requiring further research.
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
Register to join online: loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
Register to join online: loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
February 2, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Join us as we provide a platform for dialogue and critical engagement on the NHI proposals, progress to date, successes, key implementation challenges, and areas requiring further research.
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
Register to join online: loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
📆 11 Feb 2026
⏰ 10:00 - 12:30
Register to join online: loom.ly/U3GB9-Q
Aligning purpose with perseverance: An inspirational start to the year for the HSRC Internship Programme cohort.
Read: https://loom.ly/d7gBdVI
Read: https://loom.ly/d7gBdVI
February 2, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Aligning purpose with perseverance: An inspirational start to the year for the HSRC Internship Programme cohort.
Read: https://loom.ly/d7gBdVI
Read: https://loom.ly/d7gBdVI
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Great to be hosting South African colleagues this week to explore collaboration opportunities! Welcome! @hsrcza.bsky.social
This week we have been hosting Dr Zaynab Essack and Dr Hilton Humphries from @hsrcza.bsky.social to discuss research collaboration and their work in South Africa. Great collaboration potential! Say hi if you are around @qmul.ac.uk
February 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Great to be hosting South African colleagues this week to explore collaboration opportunities! Welcome! @hsrcza.bsky.social
Reposted by Human Sciences Research Council
#OneFood co-leads CSIR & @hsrcza.bsky.social led a panel @ the Science Forum South Africa. Key discussions: environmental sustainability won't be achieved if people are excluded from #food system transformation; nxt challenge for the project is engaging civil society.
Watch here onefoodcommunity.org
Watch here onefoodcommunity.org
One Food Community
The One Food community promotes the importance of identifying and controlling hazards in food systems creating safer food and a better environment.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
#OneFood co-leads CSIR & @hsrcza.bsky.social led a panel @ the Science Forum South Africa. Key discussions: environmental sustainability won't be achieved if people are excluded from #food system transformation; nxt challenge for the project is engaging civil society.
Watch here onefoodcommunity.org
Watch here onefoodcommunity.org