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Published: October 10, 2026 23:31
⏳ 10 DAYS TO GO!
The NITheCS Summit 2026 is getting closer! A gathering of brilliant minds to celebrate scientific achievements, strengthen partnerships and shape the future of science.
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch…
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Published: October 10, 2026 19:26
⏳ 11 DAYS TO GO!
The excitement is building for the NITheCS Summit 2026!
Bringing together researchers and key stakeholders to celebrate achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the future of science.
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Devon Valley Hotel,…
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Published: October 9, 2026 22:00
On this day in science 10 October
In 1846, Triton, Neptune’s largest moon, was discovered by English astronomer William Lassell.
Why it matters: Discoveries like Triton help scientists understand planetary systems, moon formation, and the dynamics of…
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Published: October 8, 2026 22:15
On this day in science 9 October
In 1879, Max von Laue was born. He later discovered the diffraction of X-rays by crystals, helping open the field of X-ray crystallography.
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Published: October 8, 2026 22:00
⏳ 12 DAYS TO GO!
The NITheCS Summit 2026 is approaching! Bringing together research, collaboration and innovation to shape the future of science.
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Stellenbosch
#NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS
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Published: October 8, 2026 13:01
NITheCS & QSUN Seminar: ‘Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Prizes’ with Prof Carlos Ibáñez.
📅 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 | 14h00–15h00 SAST
📍 NITheCS Seminar Room, Stellenbosch University; & online.
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#AlfredNobel #NobelPrizes #NobelPrizeInMedicine…
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Published: October 8, 2026 04:52
⏳ 13 DAYS TO GO | NITheCS SUMMIT 2026
The countdown continues!
In just 13 days, the NITheCS community and key stakeholders will gather to reflect on our research achievements, strengthen collaborations and shape the next phase of NITheCS.
📅 21–23 October…
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Published: October 8, 2026 04:49
On this day in science 8 October
In 1873, Ejnar Hertzsprung was born. He helped classify stars by relating their colour and temperature to their brightness, contributing to what became the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram. European Space Agency
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Published: October 7, 2026 00:27
14 DAYS TO GO! ⏳
The countdown to the NITheCS Summit 2026 is officially on!
📅 21–23 October 2026
📍 Devon Valley Hotel, Stellenbosch
Our people. Bold ideas. Real-world impact. The next phase of NITheCS.
#NITheCSSummit2026 #NITheCS
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Published: October 6, 2026 22:00
On this day in science 7 October
In 1885, Niels Bohr was born in Copenhagen. His work helped shape quantum theory and our understanding of atomic structure. Nobel Prize
Why it matters: Bohr’s ideas helped scientists model the atom and laid foundations…
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Published: October 6, 2026 12:33
NITheCS Colloquium: ‘Machine Learning at Takealot Group’
🎤 Dr Axel Tidemann (Takealot Group)
📅 Monday, 26 October 2026
🕓 16h00–17h00 SAST
📍 Attend in person or online
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#MachineLearning #AIinEcommerce #GenerativeAI #CloudComputing…
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Published: October 5, 2026 22:02
On this day in science 6 October
In 1931, Riccardo Giacconi was born. He became a pioneer of X-ray astronomy, revealing high-energy objects in the universe.
Why it matters: X-ray astronomy turns invisible cosmic signals into data
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Published: October 5, 2026 17:40
NITheCS & UKZN Seminar:
‘IMSA Internationalisation Strategy: The IMSA–CNRS International Research Laboratory’
🎤 Prof Loyiso Nongxa
📅 Thurs, 8 Oct
🕒 12h15–13h15 SAST
📍 Attend in person or online
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#MathematicalSciences…
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Published: October 5, 2026 16:23
The Climate Risk Lab in Cape Town invites applications for its Data Science and Machine Learning Fellowship.
🎓 Open to recent PhD, MSc and Honours graduates in relevant quantitative fields.
⏳ Position open until filled.
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#DataScience…
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Published: October 4, 2026 22:24
On this day in science 5 October
In 1882, Robert H. Goddard was born. He became a pioneer of modern rocketry and launched the world’s first liquid-fuelled rocket.
Why it matters: Rocket science depends on motion, propulsion, trajectory modelling, and…