Welcome to RADAR

 

The Research Alliance for Disasters and Risk Reduction (RADAR) is a research centre based at Stellenbosch University South Africa which is committed to advancing capacity building in the disaster risk field through academic programmes and short courses, as well as conducting research and enhancing knowledge concerning hazards, vulnerabilities and risks within the Western Cape region, South Africa and the African continent at large.

​RADAR is a member of the Periper U (Partners Enhancing Resilience for People Exposed to Risks) consortium, a  partnership of research units and departmens from 12 African universities which foscus on advancing research and capacity buidling in risk and vulnerability reduction action on the continent.

 

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Periperi U at the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction 2019

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Periperi U

Periperi U is a partnership of African universities that spans across the continent and is committed to building local disaster risk related capacity. Established in 2006, with five original members, the partnership has grown to include twelve universities across the continent. RADAR, based at Stellenbosch University acts as the secretariat of this consortium. More information on Periperi U can be found on the website www.riskreductionafrica.org

Recent Research & Publications

THE KNYSNA FIRES OF 2017: LEARNING FROM THIS DISASTER

A collaborative research report between Santam, the University of Stellenbosch and CSIR

 

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES 2020

APPLICATIONS FOR RADAR ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES Are now OPEN

Applications for all of RADAR's 2020 academic programmes are now open for all prospective students. To see more about our academic programmes, their entrance requirements and application procedures, please visit our academic programmes pages.

Please note that applications for International students wishing to apply closes on 31 August 2020, and 31 October for South African Students

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