Our Capitals
Our intellectual capital: The expertise and knowledge in SANBS
Our Capitals
Our intellectual capital: The expertise and knowledge in SANBS
3. Structured stakeholder collaborations - focusing on building partnerships and collaborations
Africa transfusion indaba
Research and Education subcommittee collaborated with the AfSBT webinar, hosted on 13 March 2025. The theme was "Innovations in Blood Transfusion," featuring contributions from experts such as Dr Caroline Hilton (WCBS), Mr Kobus Strydom (SANBS ICT division), and Mr Rodin Simo (Cameroon Research and Education subcommittee), moderated by Dr. Thabiso Rapodile
Ethiopian collaboration
SANBS assisted five delegates from Ethiopia in May 2025 with training for stem cell collection and harvesting
The universities
UFS and UL medical students’ lecturers were conducted
4. Establishment of learnerships and bursaries - Growing Our Own
This initiative supports the development of future professionals:
Bursary opportunity
A bursary was advertised for third-year Bachelor of Health Sciences students specialising in Immunohaematology. Ten students were offered bursaries, with plans for internships starting in January 2026, followed by a two-year workback period
Academic monitoring
The progress of bursary recipients will be closely monitored to ensure successful completion and integration into SANBS
5. Data management
This area focuses on the application of research findings and staff qualifications to innovate practices:
Database development
The creation of a database for knowledge management and applications of research findings to innovate practices within SANBS has been postponed to the next financial year. A service provider contract for phase 2 of the K2 system research repository was appointed.
These focus areas collectively aim to strengthen SANBS’ capacity for research, training, collaboration, and innovation, ensuring the company remains future-ready and impactful in its operations.