The first ever African Science Communication Conference will be held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, from 4 – 7 December 2006. It will be hosted by the South African Agency for Science & Technology Advancement (SAASTA).
In building a case for science communication that responds to the needs of Africa; the conference will ask questions such as:
- How do we highlight the value of Africa’s unique assets in science and technology?
- How do we promote Indigenous Knowledge Systems as areas of research?
- How do we integrate public engagement in research and science policy in Africa?
- How do we build a case for science communication as an essential tool for African researchers and policy makers?
- What are the most effective methods to achieve public engagement with science and technology?
Join us in answering these questions – and maybe a few of your own – in South Africa, December 2006!
The conference further aims to:
- Bring together Science Communication role players and representatives from African countries and internationally to develop the field of Science Communication in Africa and forge/strengthen collaborative networks on the continent;
- Showcase good practice and examples from Africa;
- Establish Africa as an international role player in the field of Science Communication; and
- Provide opportunities for skills transfer in the area of Science Communication.
Further information, including abstracts and registration details, are available from: www.saasta.ac.za/ascc |
