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CATSA - Catalysis Society of South Africa

To promote unity across the nation, the auspices of CATSA hold an annual catalysis conference that takes place at a different venue each year.

The Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA) is an organization that aims to promote the advancement of catalysis amongst academia and the chemical industry in South Africa. This provides a forum for the sharing of knowledge and expertise in the fields of homo- and heterogeneous catalysis, while giving young scientists and engineers the opportunity to present their work. This yearly event also in

cludes a touring visit of an eminent international researcher in the field of catalysis, strengthening ongoing collaborations and encouraging new ones to form. We gratefully acknowledge the support from our industrial partners allowing us to expand our reaches. The Catalysis Society of South Africa remains committed to this endeavor and welcomes contributions and suggestions.

29/05/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CATSA International Student Travel Grant 2026.

The Catalysis Society of South Africa (CATSA) invites eligible MSc and PhD students in catalysis research to apply for the 2026 International Student Travel Grant. The revised grant funding for both ORAL and POSTER presentations has been announced.

Current application round closes: 30 June 2026
Second round closes: 30 September 2026

The grant supports students presenting at recognized international catalysis conferences, including selected international conferences hosted within South Africa.

Applicants must submit:
- Conference details and peer-review information
- Submitted abstract/full paper
- Acceptance letter
- Supervisor confirmation and supporting documents.

The application procedure can be found here: https://catsa.org.za/awards/student-travel-awards/

CATSA encourages students and supervisors to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase South African catalysis research internationally.
NB: International Catalysis Conferences held within South Africa are also supported by the Society.

12/05/2026

Group picture from the second 2026 CATSA Executive committee meeting, May 2026 📸

🕯️It was brought to light that Kyle Meerholtz, who was responsible for the CATSA2026 conference website and marketing, has sadly passed on. May he RIP.
✅ The International travel grant amounts for ORAL and POSTER presentations were updated. The revised document will be shared in due course.
✅ Many more progressive discussions and reports on affairs

28/04/2026

✉️ Welcome message by the CATSA2026 Conference Chairperson

🗓️ Please take note of the following important closing dates:

Early Bird registration: 7 August 2026
Standard registration: 25 September 2026
Abstract submissions (Poster and Oral): 31 August 2026

🔗 Delegates may register and submit abstracts on the conference website: https://catsaconference2026.catsa.org.za/register-now/

07/04/2026

📢 CATSA2026 First Announcement

We are pleased to announce that registrations for the 36th Annual Conference of the Catalysis Society of South Africa are now open. The theme for South Africa's flagship catalysis meeting for researchers, students and industry this year is “Catalysing Innovation in an Intelligent Age”.

🗓️ Please take note of the following important dates:
Early Bird registration: 7 Apr-7 Aug 2026
Standard registration: 8 Aug-25 Sep 2026
Abstract submissions (Poster and Oral): 7 Apr-31 Aug 2026

🔗 Delegates may register and submit abstracts on the conference website: https://catsaconference2026.catsa.org.za/

30/03/2026

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24/03/2026

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16/03/2026

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11/03/2026

The society is grateful for all forms of sponsorship: monetary, prizes, delegate attendance, and otherwise. From Donors to Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Patron Sponsors - the sponsorships ensure that all of our conferences are a success. Over the next while, Silver and Gold Sponsors of the conference will be afforded the opportunity to advertise on our social media platforms.

Be on the lookout for State-of-the-Art characterisation equipment to outfit your laboratory.

09/03/2026

📣 HiCAT PhD webinar series - Call for PhD Presentations

Highveld Catalysis invites you to the 2026 PhD webinar series. The upcoming PhD webinar will be on 17 April 2026. PhD graduates/students who recently completed their studies in the field of catalysis or are about to finish are invited to present their work on this platform. The deadline for the submission of presentation titles for the upcoming webinar is 31 March 2026.

04/03/2026

Group shot from the first 2026 meeting of the Catalysis Society of South Africa, which took place on 3 March 2026 📸

✅ In attendance – CATSA Office Bearers and Executive Committee members
🕯️A moment of silence for the late Professor Cornie van Sittert
✅Progressive discussions and reports on affairs

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