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Articles, statements and public reflections from the Forum.

Read the latest coverage of the ST&I Business Forum, its public lecture series, policy dialogues, and wider work to advance South Africa's innovation economy.

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A focused view of the most recent and highest-signal items connected to the Public Lecture and the Forum's launch.

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Featured Article

University of Applied Science and Innovation: A Critical Chapter for South Africa's Youth

The establishment of a University of Applied Science and Innovation marks a transformative step in reshaping South Africa's higher education landscape and unlocking meaningful opportunities for the nation's youth.

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Public Lecture

We cannot change the past. We can shape the future

Reflections on the inaugural ST&I Public Lecture and the launch of the Forum.

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Parliament Statement

Committee welcomes inaugural Science, Technology and Innovation Public Lecture

Parliament's Portfolio Committee welcomed the lecture and Forum launch during National Science Month.

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Opinion · Buti Manamela

The University of Ekurhuleni must be built — and built properly

Buti Manamela outlines the proposed university’s role in building South Africa’s industrial and technological capabilities, and the planning, funding and academic standards needed to deliver it.

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Public Lecture

We cannot change the past. We can shape the future

Reflections on the inaugural ST&I Public Lecture and the launch of the ST&I Business Forum.

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Parliament Statement

Committee welcomes inaugural Science, Technology and Innovation Public Lecture

The Portfolio Committee welcomed the Public Lecture and official Forum launch during National Science Month.

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Public Lecture

Building an Innovation Economy for South Africa

Leaders from government, academia and business explore how stronger partnerships can turn research into companies, jobs and future-ready industries.

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Policy Dialogue

From dialogue to delivery

The ST&I Business Forum reflects on the inaugural Policy Dialogue on Industrialisation through Innovation.

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University of Applied Science and Innovation: A Critical Chapter for South Africa's Youth

A transformative step for South Africa's higher education landscape and youth opportunity.

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A University of Applied Science and Innovation: An Idea whose time has come

Closing the skills gap through dual-education models and industry partnership.

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Ekurhuleni's moment: Why a University of Applied Science cannot wait

The case for a dedicated applied science institution in Ekurhuleni has gathered renewed urgency.

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