Research Collaboration Report 2013-2015

The CSIR has a long history of collaboration with Stellenbosch University and the universities of Cape Town and the Western Cape. These relationships, which enable us to achieve our respective visions and mandates, have continued to grow over the
last three years (2013 – 2015).
This report captures several of our recent achievements. They include the establishment of Research Chairs and programmes in new and exciting areas relating to information technology, photonics, life sciences and water resource management, as well as the joint supervision of students, and the production of peer-reviewed publications which have mainly been in the fields of ICT, biosciences, environment and nano science. Our complementary capabilities and resources contribute to developing the skills of young and emerging researchers who make a critical contribution to the South African economy.
We will continue to nurture our partnerships, which are critical for maintaining research excellence, South Africa’s socioeconomic development and achieving global competitiveness. We are pleased to report on another successful collaboration between the CSIR and Stellenbosch University and the universities of Cape Town and the Western Cape.