IThemba LABS

IThemba LABS Administered by the National Research Foundation. iThemba LABS brings together scientists working in the physical, medical and biological sciences.
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The iThemba Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences is a multi-disciplinary research facility that is based on the development, operation and use of particle accelerators & related research equipment. The facilities provide opportunities for modern research, advanced education, the treatment of cancers and the production of unique radioisotopes. Our company's primary focus is on providing scientifically and medically useful radiation through the acceleration of charged particles using the Separated Sector Cyclotron, the Van der Graaff Accelerator and other appropriate technologies. iThemba LABS aims to be the primary centre of expertise in radiation medicine and nuclear science and technologies to advance the knowledge and health of the people of Africa.

Did you miss the conversation with our research scientist, Dr Zina Ndlovu, on Monday, 16 March, at 15h00? Then please fo...
17/03/2026

Did you miss the conversation with our research scientist, Dr Zina Ndlovu, on Monday, 16 March, at 15h00? Then please follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1L9Nq2ukSM/
Remember: we are hosting weekly conversations on Radio Eersteriver

Our understanding of the natural world relies on our ability to model phenomena. The reliability of the models, in turn,...
12/03/2026

Our understanding of the natural world relies on our ability to model phenomena. The reliability of the models, in turn, depends on the availability of experimental data that can be used to test the descriptive and predictive capabilities of the model. Dr Peter von Neuman-Cosel from the Technishe Universitat Darmstadt shared recent developments related to Gamma Strength Functions and the Brink-Axel hypothesis. The experimental data come from the study of photo absorption in proton inelastic scaterring studies with a magnetic spectrometer at forward angles. Did YOU know that NRF-iThemba LABS is home to a magnetic spectrometer? The other similar system in the world is hosted by the Research Center for Nucler Physics in Osaka, Japan.

10/03/2026

What an amazing day spent with learners from various schools as they investigate Strangeness Enhancement using real data from the ALICE-collaboration at CERN. CERN

NRF-iThemba LABS is welcoming budding physicists to their site in Cape Town. They are here to participate in the Interna...
10/03/2026

NRF-iThemba LABS is welcoming budding physicists to their site in Cape Town. They are here to participate in the International Masterclass that is offered under the auspices of the International Particle Physics Outreach Group (IPPOG). The presenters are South African researchers who are conducting research with the ALICE detector at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN.

NRF-iThemba LABS is hosting the Advanced Nuclear Science and Technology Techniques workshop from 18-20 May at its facili...
09/03/2026

NRF-iThemba LABS is hosting the Advanced Nuclear Science and Technology Techniques workshop from 18-20 May at its facilities in Cape Town. Here's the list of all the invited speakers! More information is available at https://indico.tlabs.ac.za/event/139

We will be taking over the airwaves of Radio Eersteriver on Monday at 15h00 when Dr Johann Brummer helps us to move from...
07/03/2026

We will be taking over the airwaves of Radio Eersteriver on Monday at 15h00 when Dr Johann Brummer helps us to move from UN-clear Physics to NU-clear Physics. Join the conversation by streaming from their website (www.radioeersteriver.co.za) or the livestream on https://www.facebook.com/share/17ft8VgBS5/.

05/03/2026

An early, but beautiful start to the day! Destination... Kimberley. I am looking forward to participating in conversations with educators and school leadership to understand the realities of positioning education as an enabler!

Mr Sethosa Metuel Dipuo, an MSc-student registered at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, is conducting research...
05/03/2026

Mr Sethosa Metuel Dipuo, an MSc-student registered at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, is conducting research on magnetic targeted drug delivery that uses bio-compatible magnetic nanoparticles that are medication loaded. He is currently making use of the vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) at NRF-iThemba LABS to study the magnetic properties of his nanoparticle. His research is supervised by Dr Lebogang Kotsedi at NRF-iThemba LABS and Dr Amos Nhlapo at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. This is an example of how a national research infrastructure platform is used to advance knowledge through strategic and intentional partnerships.@

27/02/2026

Arrived at Curro Hermanus. The scene is set for conversations linked to discovering the I in leadership. The participants ... grade-7 learners from Curro, Kleinmond, Northcliffe, Mount Pleasant, and Gansbaai. Let the learning begin!

Learners at Kuilsriver Technical High School had an opportunity to consolidate their learning through handson experiment...
24/02/2026

Learners at Kuilsriver Technical High School had an opportunity to consolidate their learning through handson experiments facilitated by the science engagement team of NRF-iThemba LABS. Confucius said: tell me and I will forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I understand!

Address

Old Faure Road
Cape Town

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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+27218431323

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