15 minutes: KRISP Work at a Glance

In this new section of the krisp.org.za website, the idea is that anyone with 15 minutes to spare can learn about our work and its application in everyday life.

Bavarian Delegation Explores CERI’s Genomic Innovation Hub

- 2025-11-12

A high-level Bavarian delegation visited Stellenbosch University and CERI to tour world-class genomic infrastructure and strengthen a new international partnership in biotechnology and scientific innovation. The visit highlights a shared commitment to collaborative research, capacity building, and scalable technological advancement across Africa and Bavaria.


Climate change is spreading dengue, chikungunya and West Nile virus worldwide

mail and guardian - 2025-11-11

From mosquitoes carrying dengue and chikungunya in Indian Ocean islands to West Nile virus now endemic in parts of Europe, climate change is redrawing the global map of infectious disease.


Metagenomics Across Time: From Ancient Pathogens to Modern One Health Surveillance

- 2025-11-11

This keynote connects ancient disease landscapes with modern spillover surveillance through metagenomics and One Health approaches. Participants will gain insights into environmental sampling at high-risk interfaces and the genomic reconstruction of Africa’s ancient pathogens.


PRESS RELEASE: COP30 Climate Change and Epidemics Report 2025

CLIMADE - 2025-11-06

This Thursday, 6 November 2025, the Climate Amplified Diseases and Epidemics (CLIMADE) Consortium will officially launch the CLIMADE COP30 Report, highlighting how climate change is fuelling new epidemics across the world. The event will be streamed live on YouTube and feature insights from leading scientists and global health experts working at the intersection of climate and disease.


Climate Change & Epidemics 2025 Synthesis Report COP30

CLIMADE - 2025-11-06

CLIMADE COP30 Report highlights how climate change is fuelling new epidemics across the world. The report also provide an action plan on how to mitigate the effects of climate change and epidemics.


the gem - genomics, epidemics & microbes Sep/Oct 2025

the gem - 2025-11-03

The past two months have been exceptionally busy and rewarding, marking one of our most dynamic periods yet. This special 44-page edition of the gem covers the highlights of September and October 2025, months filled with inspiring collaborations, events, and significant achievements.



YouTube Videos

COVID-19 in SA | SA scientists don't expect high infection or hospitalisation numbers

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI & KRISP team, date: 2023-01-10, duration: 00:08:46

COVID-19 | News sub-variant being monitored closely

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI and KRISP teams, date: 2023-01-10, duration: 00:02:34

First case of COVID-19 sub-variant XBB.1.5 confirmed in South Africa: Prof. Tulio de Oliveira

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI and KRISP team, date: 2023-01-07, duration: 00:15:48

Women in Science Profile Series - Sureshnee Pillay

From Sureshnee Pillay, date: 2022-08-01, duration: 00:03:24


KRISP has been created by the coordinated effort of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the South African Medical Research Countil (SAMRC).


Location: K-RITH Tower Building
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, UKZN
719 Umbilo Road, Durban, South Africa.
Director: Prof. Tulio de Oliveira