DSTI-NRF Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Integrated Mineral and Energy Resource Analysis (CIMERA) is hosted by the Department of Geology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), and co-hosted by the School of Geosciences at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). DSTI-NRF CIMERA was launched on the 24th April 2014 by the National Research Foundation (NRF) section of the South African Department of Science and Technology (DSTI). The CoE is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DSTI) and the National Research Foundation (NRF), with contributions from the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand. CoE’s are mandated by the DSTI to supplement funding through collaborative industry and internationally funded projects.
CIMERA Students Shine on the International Stage: Australia and Germany At DSTI-NRF CIMERA, developing globally competitive geoscientists extends beyond the classroom and laboratory. Through international
DSTI-NRF CIMERA Science Writing Competition 2026 Competition 2026 My Science in Your World The DSTI-NRF CIMERA Science Writing Competition is back, inviting CIMERA-supported students and postdoctoral research
Registration Open for the DSTI-NRF CIMERA Earth Observation Masterclass The DSTI-NRF CIMERA, in collaboration with the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology (HIF), is pleased to
DSTI-NRF CIMERA Annual Research Colloquium
Professor Nikki Wagner’s introduction at the 8th SGA-IGS-SEG-UNESCO
LOCATION
DSTI-NRF CIMERA
Department of Geology
C1 Lab 305 (3rd Floor)
University of Johannesburg
Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Corner Kingsway Avenue and University Road
Auckland Park
Access via Gate 2
CONTACT
Tel: +27 11 559 4728
Email: cimera@uj.ac.za
