A few hundred million years after the big bang, the first stars in the universe were born during a period known as cosmic dawn. This epoch is uncharted territory: the first and only tentative detection of cosmic dawn was reported in 2018, thus opening a new window...
Today marks World Maritime Day, a global commemorative day celebrated every last Thursday of September. This annual observance serves as a tribute to the indispensable maritime industry and its pivotal role in connecting nations, enabling trade, and fostering...
On the 1st of August, Errol Julies joined the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) as a Senior Electronics Technician, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set. His responsibilities at SAPRI encompass the maintenance of...
The South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) is a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF). NRF SAEON celebrated its 21st anniversary on 7 September 2023. See the event programme below. It is inspiring to see what SAEON has...
The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) with the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) and the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) Egagasini Node visited Generation Schools Imhoff, in Kommetjie on 20 July 2023. Generations...
Prof Juliet Hermes is the Manager of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI), the Manager of the NRF- SAEON Egagasini Node, Honorary Professor at the Nelson Mandela University (NMU), Professor at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and heavily...
East Pier Shed, East Pier Lane,
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town,
South Africa
