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COMMUNICATION, AWARENESS & EDUCATION

The SAPRI Engagement Strategy is based on the fourth pillar of SAPRI – where the aim is to build capacity in marine and polar research for transformation and societal awareness.

This pillar focuses on one of the founding principles of SAPRI, which is to ensure that the investment in new infrastructures – and the utilisation of existing infrastructures – translates into the generation of science for the benefit of society.

4 Main Pillars of SAPRI

Marine and polar research coordination and logistics

Sustainability of long-term marine and polar observations

New infrastructures, innovation and engineering

Capacity building in marine and polar research for transformation and societal awareness

SOCIETAL PLATFORMS

Transformation is a key driver considered in all actions of SAPRI. It is immediately evident that an urgent change needs to be made within the marine and polar research community not just in terms of diversity of scientists but from an institutional perspective.

SAPRI is committed to having a diverse staff complement, and aims to launch its Professional Development Accelerator initiative and mentorship programme within the first three years of SAPRI’s establishment – in order to build and retain transformed skill sets. In this time, SAPRI also aims to begin both top-down and bottom-up approaches to encourage and support polar sciences in historically black universities.

SAPRI Mentorship Programme

The South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI) is planning to establish a mentorship programme in collaboration with The Association of Polar Early Career Scientists South Africa (APECS SA) and The South African Network for Coastal and Oceanic Research (SANCOR).

To enable us to design a useful and impactful programme, please take a moment to complete the SAPRI Mentorship Programme Needs Assessment.

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The mentorship programme will be aimed at postgraduate students and/or ECRs in polar and offshore marine research.

SAPRI Code of Conduct

SAPRI is committed to ensuring equality, diversity and inclusivity in the marine and polar research environment.

SAPRI Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity

SAPRI is currently developing a Code of Conduct to help ensure a safe and inclusive space for the South African marine and polar community. The Code of Conduct is still in development and will be adapted from the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) Code of Conduct. Once available, it will be shared here.

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PRESERVING

SAPRI’s aim is to assist with the continuation and consolidation of the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA).

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HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES

SAPRI aims to support the Humanities and Social Sciences community, within the marine and polar research environment.

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