In an era of increased demand for impact on knowledge and innovation systems, networks among universities and science council are becoming an integral mechanism for enabling and increasing research, education, and innovation impact. As part of an overarching agenda to...

The Africa Open Science Platform (AOSP) in partnership with UNESECO hosted the Open Science Day on 7 December 2022, along the World Science Forum. Speaking during the event, Dr Philemon Mjwara, the Director-General of the South African Department of Science...

This call for expressions of interest is to solicit applications to host regional nodes for the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) in five African Regional and Economic Communities (RECs) – namely at the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East...

This call for expressions of interest is to solicit applications to host regional nodes for the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) in five African Regional and Economic Communities (RECs) – namely at the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the East...

The African Open Science Platform (AOSP) seeks nominations of candidates to serve as members of its Governing Council.  Since the formalisation of the platform, it has been guided by an Advisory Committee – a voluntary group of eminent and knowledgeable experts in...

IIASA has increased its membership footprint through its newest member, the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Member Organisation, as part of a regional approach to participation in IIASA research and capacity building activities. The first regional member of the International Institute for...

The following article was written by Dr Sepo Hachigonta and Dr Aldo Stroebel. It was published in the Cape Times on 22 February 2022 under “Social Impact”. Dr Hachigonta is the director of Strategic Partnerships and Dr Stroebel the executive director for...

The Directorate Strategic Partnerships is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr Tshiamo Motshegwa as Director, and Dr Nokuthula Mchunu as Deputy-Director of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP). Dr Motshegwa will take up the position on 1 January 2022,...