In 2026, the JEOL JEM-ARM200F double aberration-corrected TEM housed at the DSTI-NRF Centre for HRTEM will mark a major milestone – 15 years since the first electrons travelled down its column.
To commemorate this achievement, the CHRTEM is launching a series of events, starting Nov 2025, highlighting the transformative impact of advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) on South Africa’s national system of innovation. The first of these events will be a research-focused Insights in Microscopy workshop series that highlights the various techniques and applications of TEM.
24 November 2025 – Introduction to Electron Microscopy Imaging and Analysis
This introductory workshop is designed to familiarise participants with the principles and applications of electron microscopy. The session will provide both theoretical background and practical insights into how electron microscopy is used to answer research questions in materials science, nanotechnology, and the life sciences.
25–26 November 2025 – Advanced Workshop on TEM Techniques and Applications
Aimed at TEM instrument scientists, advanced users, and researchers from national electron microscopy facilities, this two-day workshop combines in-depth lectures with hands-on training on CHRTEM’s state-of-the-art instruments. Participants will engage directly with advanced operational methods, guided by both local and international TEM experts.
This workshop will strengthen technical expertise within the South African TEM community while fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange across institutions.
27 November 2025 – Special Symposium on the Frontiers of Transmission Electron Microscopy
The workshop series will conclude with a one-day symposium featuring keynote presentations and panel discussions with leading national and international experts. The symposium will explore current and future developments in TEM applications, with particular focus on their relevance to South Africa and the African research landscape.
A highlight of the symposium will be a panel discussion on the future applicability of aberration-corrected TEM in South Africa, aiming to bring together voices from academia, industry, and government.
Find out more about Instruct's interactions with South Africa and international partners here.
