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Join us to celebrate the launch of an inspiring new volume in the Voices of Liberation series. This book explores the life and legacy of Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, a pivotal figure in Namibia’s quest for independence. Discover his profound impact on the nation’s freedom struggle.

By merging expertise, innovation, and community involvement, the Water for Future initiative—an NGO based in Johannesburg since 2017—seeks to inspire lasting change and enhance our shared duty towards the future of our waterways. #SustainableChange #RiversMatter

In the latest edition of #HSRCConnect, a panel of esteemed experts came together to discuss a pivotal new book exploring systemic collaboration for educational equity in South Africa. Read more and watch the episode: hsrc.ac.za/news/equitable…

Black Academic Voices brings together lived experiences of Black academics in South Africa, highlighting challenges of exclusion, identity, and the push to transform and decolonise the university system. #BlackAcademicVoices #HigherEducation #Transformation #Decolonisation

Celebrating two decades of African research excellence and youth empowerment - #AYGS2026. @UniMpumalanga Read more: loom.ly/-BgLIXw

Day 2 of #AYGS2026 has kicked off! Join us as we engage with a community of knowledge builders, change agents, and critical thinkers committed to Africa’s transformation. WATCH LIVE: loom.ly/HEHexq0

Rich and vibrant discussions are moving swiftly along at day 1 of #AYGS2026 as we commemorate 20 years of this landmark HSRC conference. Here is a recap of the day's proceedings so far. WATCH LIVE loom.ly/A3tnLxA:

In her #AYGS2026 opening remarks, HSRC CEO Prof Sarah Mosoetsa emphasised the need for innovation & tech from and for the continent to be socially embedded, and research systems that promote knowledge sovereignty and epistemic justice. loom.ly/OTkoRfg

#AYGS2026 opening remarks by Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa @UniMpumalanga, VC and Principal. She stresses the importance of young scholars identifying mentors, and the need for us to pursue the betterment of African together. Follow along: loom.ly/OTkoRfg

🏙️ Webinar | Cities Economic Outlook 2026 How are South Africa’s metros really performing? The new Cities Economic Outlook 2026 reveals: • Slowing metro job growth • Uneven post-COVID recovery • Growing spatial divides • Rapid urban population growth • Opportunities and risks from the green transition 🗓 31 March 2026 ⏰ 09:00–11:00 (SAST) 💻 Online Join the discussion with SEAD-SA, National Treasury, HSRC, Wits University, UFS and the UK Government. 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4ciDyxV

#AYGS2026 is here! We're excited to kick off the landmark 20th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars Conference, a premier platform for emerging African intellectuals, researchers, and early-career scholars. @UniMpumalanga Follow along here: loom.ly/OTkoRfg

South Africa's G20 Legacy.. the power of the global women's movement.. holding space for rights in the face of global pushback.. BIG topics, @unwomenSA proud to be part of the coversation, with @HSRCza. Watch the convo in the link below..

Only one more day to go until we immerse ourselves in #AYGS, which promises to deliver rich and robust discussion on solutions to Africa’s most pressing challenges through evidence-based innovation – all led by the youth. loom.ly/6sZWAUM 📆11-12 MARCH ⏰9-5 📍Online

What is knowledge, what counts as knowledge, and whose knowledge is recognised in community-engaged research? We'll explore in this exciting webinar! 🗓️18 March 2026 ⏰9h00- 11h00 📍Online: loom.ly/CLEZ5I0

📢Free training We invite all those interested to join us for an engaging and informative session on academic authorship. 🗓️18 March 2026 ⏲️10:00- 11:00 📍Online hsrc.ac.za/events/events/…

We’re just 2 days away from the 20TH annual Africa Young Graduates and Scholars Conference! Join us as we engage with a community of knowledge builders, change agents, and critical thinkers committed to Africa’s transformation. loom.ly/6sZWAUM 📆11-12 MARCH ⏰9-5

📂 The curated SABSSM V guardian dataset is now live and available for download! 📊#HSRC #SABSSM #ResearchData 🔗 Download the data and explore! DOI : doi.org/10.14749/31442…

As we commemorate 20 years of #AYGS this year, the 2026 edition will reflect on past progress while charting new frontiers for youth-led scholarship in development. Follow the proceedings next week! 📆 11-12 MARCH ⏰9-5 youtube.com/watch?v=_5N69Y…

"They need to see themselves reflected in how we portray science." #InternationalWomensDay WATCH for more on the importance of an intersectional lens to ensure women and girls thrive in science: hsrc.ac.za/news/rdsi/hsrc…