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 celebration begins with a two-day International Scientific Workshop on 12 and 13 October, entitled Recent Advances and Future Prospects in the Applications of Aberration-Corrected TEM. The workshop will feature internationally renowned keynote speakers, invited presentations, student poster sessions and discussions covering the latest developments in atomic-resolution electron microscopy, quantitative and data-driven imaging, automation, emerging instrumentation and the future of advanced microscopy. The programme brings together researchers, students, and industry partners to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and explore the next generation of microscopy technologies
 
Recent Advances and Future Prospects in the Applications of Aberration-Corrected TEM (Scientific Workshop)
Date: 12-13 October 2026
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Science Centre, Ocean Sciences Campus