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27 FEB

BOOK LAUNCH: White Gold and Thirsty Communities  

The Cold War, Apartheid, and the Lesotho Highlands Water Project
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) cordially invites you to the book launch of White Gold and Thirsty Communities: The Cold War, Apartheid, and the Lesotho Highlands Water Project on 27 February 2026 at Exclusive Books, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town. Join us for the launch of this compelling…
24 FEB

2026 Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference

Harnessing Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in Africa
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) will host its 10th Africa Unity for Renaissance Conference (AURC) on 24 February 2026 in Gauteng Province, South Africa. This year’s theme is ‘Harnessing Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development in…
11 FEB

WEBINAR – Strengthening Small-Scale Agri-Food Systems

Strengthening Small-scale Agri-food Systems to Enhance Household Food Security & Poverty Alleviation in South Africa  Dear Stakeholder,    The Human Sciences Research Council would like to invite you to a webinar titled: Strengthening Small-scale Agri-food Systems to Enhance…
10 FEB

WEBINAR | Climate Change and Older People in Rural Zambia

The HSRC invites you to join our experts in climate change and environmental sustainability as we welcome Dr Isaac Kabelenga from the University of Zambia (UNZA) for a presentation on the effects of drought on older persons in rural Zambia.    Research shows that drought has severely…