The DSTI–NRF Centre for High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (CHRTEM) at Nelson Mandela University proudly celebrates 15 years of advancing aberration-corrected electron microscopy in Africa. Since its establishment in 2011, the Centre has become a cornerstone of national research infrastructure, enabling world-class scientific discoveries, supporting hundreds of postgraduate students, fostering international collaborations, and developing the next generation of microscopy researchers. To mark this important milestone, CHRTEM will host a series of events from 12–15 October 2026, bringing together leading scientists, industry partners, government representatives, alumni and the broader microscopy community.

The celebrations will conclude with a 15th Anniversary Gala Dinner on the evening of 14 October, bringing together distinguished guests from academia, government, funding agencies and industry. The gala provides an opportunity to celebrate the Centre's achievements, recognise the partnerships that have contributed to its success, reconnect with alumni and collaborators, and look ahead to the next chapter of CHRTEM's contribution to science, innovation and human capital development in Africa.
 
15th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Date: 14 October
Time: 5.30 (for 6pm)
Venue: Science Centre, Ocean Sciences Campus
Dress Code: Semi-Formal

(invited Guests Only)