The future is now: Embracing technologies to reshape our world
Opinion piece by Dr Emmanuel Kweinor Tetteh, Chemical Engineer and NSTF-South32 Award Winner
Dr Tetteh (see above) highlights how emerging technologies are redefining our world — from green hydrogen and structural battery composites that promise cleaner energy, to next-generation green fertilisers turning waste into wealth, and artificial intelligence (AI) driven tools advancing digital trust. He argues that “TECHNOLOGY” is no longer just a tool but humanity’s most powerful ally in addressing challenges such as climate change, misinformation, and resource insecurity. Dr Tetteh calls for collective action — by researchers, policymakers, and citizens alike — to move beyond admiration of innovation and toward its responsible implementation. The future, he reminds us, is already here; it’s time we embrace it with purpose and vision. Read the opinion piece.
NSTF Discussion Forum news
Videos of presentations of the ‘Climate, environment, water and food’ discussion forum now available!
If you completely missed the event, or need a refresher on the knowledge shared at the recent ‘Climate, environment, water and food’ discussion forum held on 1-2 October 2025, you can now watch the YouTube videos.
For your convenience, you can also find the slide shows and biographies of the presenters on the event page.
Forums and topics to watch out for:
- Quantum Science and Technology: 19-20 November 2025
- Science for all: whose role is it to make it happen? – 26 November 2025, a panel session during Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) and in follow-up to the Public Relationship with Science Conference
- Indigenous Knowledge Summit in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI): March 2026
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