South African academy in search of funds and a role
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The new Academy of Science of South Africa in Pretoria plans to cover both humanities and natural sciences but its role has not been completely defined. The 96 founding members come from science, teaching, administration and public employment while areas of potential influence include curriculum reform and a national health plan. The Royal Society of South Africa, Science and Engineering Academy of South Africa and Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns all support the new Academy which does not plan to replace or consolidate the three existing academies.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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South Africa boosts funding for universities
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The South African government has decided to spend around $231 mil on universities and higher technical institutions in 1996, which is 23% more than the 1995 grants. Universities will receive 20.9% more and higher technical institutions will get 31% more than they did in 1995. The National Commission on Higher Education will present its final report on the funding system to the government by the end of Jul 1996.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1996
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A future for South Africa's nuclear agency?
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The future of South Africa's three energy industries, SASOL, MOSSGAS and Atomic Energy Corporation (AEC) created by the National Party government depends on the country's new government which will take office in May 1994. The new government's policy on nuclear industry is not known, and AEC's continuance in the circumstances is doubtful.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1993
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