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DIFFERENTIATORS

STIAS is the first institute of its kind in Africa and is modelled on successful examples of Institutes of Advanced Study elsewhere in the world. The institute facilitates cutting-edge research for achieving breakthroughs in many fields. It caters for all disciplines and encourages the cross-pollination of ideas.

The setting enhances ‘out-of-the-box’ thinking and values diversity as a creative asset.

South Africa is in itself a crucible of diverse backgrounds, cultures, research traditions and life experiences, which makes it one of the most interesting research environments.

Its focuses on real life problems and searches for sustainable solutions for the challenges of the country and the continent.

It believes in the potential of Africa as a leading contributor to the global research community and as a producer of new knowledge.