Astronomer from Cradock to reach for the stars at International Science Council

Astronomer from Cradock to reach for the stars at International Science Council

An astronomer from the small town of Cradock in the Eastern Cape is set to make ripples in the international science community when she takes up her new position as science director at the International Science Council .

Following years of developing science in South Africa, Dr Vanessa McBride is now poised to guide science policy and innovation on a global scale.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.

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