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Two scholars honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 NRF Awards

Mail & Guardian · 12 September 2026 at 13:07

Two scholars honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 NRF Awards

The Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards went to two extraordinary and veteran scholars, Professor Jonathan Jansen and Professor Helen Rees.

This accolade is awarded to individuals considered to have made extraordinary contributions of international standard and impact to the development of science in and for South Africa over an extended period of time and for the manner in which their work has touched and shaped the lives and views of many South Afr...

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