The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) annual awards recognises outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology (SET), and innovation. Known as the ‘Science Oscars’ of South Africa, the NSTF-South32 are the largest, most comprehensive, and most sought-after national awards of their kind in SA.

This year, the MRI is proud to be represented by two nominees who will be contending for the coveted NSTF-South32 Lifetime Award in Prof. Andre Ganswindt (Professor and Director: Mammal Research Institute) and Prof. Nigel Bennett (Chair at Austin Roberts of Mammalogy; and Professor: Mammal Research). The MRI wishes our two esteemed nominees the best of luck at this year’s prestigious event!

See the full list of nominees across all 15 Award categories here: https://nstf.org.za/current-nominees/