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AUGUST |
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Role modelling campaign month
August is the role modelling campaign month. This campaign aims to expose learners to career opportunities in mathematics, science and technology as well as give learners an opportunity to interact with role models in science careers.
For more information on this project, contact Suzie Maruma on marumar@saasta.ac.za |
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11-15 August 2008 - Sasol Techno X
SAASTA will be participating in this exhibition to be held in the Boiketlong Complex, Sasolburg. The aim of this exhibition is to share career opportunities in science, engineering and technology with learners.
For more information on SAASTA’s participation, contact Shadrack Mkansi on mkansis@saasta.ac.za |
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25-29 August 2008 - Science Unlimited, KZN
The Science Unlimited Expo will be held at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg.
For more information on SAASTA’s participation and sponsorship, contact Shadrack Mkansi on mkansis@saasta.ac.za |
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SEPTEMBER |
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International Science, Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INSITE) 15–17 September 2008
SAASTA will this year be participating in INSITE to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre from 15 to 17 September 2008. INSITE provides an international showcase for innovative science and technology solutions to some of the world’s social and economic challenges.
For more information on SAASTA’s participation contact Shadrack Mkansi on mkansis@saasta.ac.za |
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Primary Science Day finals in the Eastern Cape – 17 September 2008
The Department of Education in the Eastern Cape Province in collaboration with SAASTA will on Wednesday, 17 September host Primary Science Day finals at King William’s Town starting at 09h30. For more information, please contact Suzie Maruma on marumar@saasta.ac.za or 012 392 9300. |
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Primary Science Day – 18 September 2008
This year, SAASTA’s Primary Science Day will be celebrated on 18 September in Limpopo, Eastern Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. Primary Science Day (PSD) is a designated day, devoted to promoting science in primary schools. For more information, please contact Suzie Maruma on marumar@saasta.ac.za or 012 392 9300. |
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Primary Science Day finals in Gauteng – 25 September 2008
SAASTA’s Johannesburg Observatory will on 25 September 2008 host Gauteng province’s Primary Science Day finals starting at 09h30. For more information, please contact Suzie Maruma on marumar@saasta.ac.za or 012 392 9300. |
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National Schools Debate national tournament - 27 to 30 September 2008
SAASTA will from 27 to 30 September host the national tournament of the schools debate competition in conjunction with the South African School Debating Board. The theme for the national tournament will be based on activities of the International Year of Plant Earth (IYPE) as resolutions.
For more information, please contact Lorenzo Raynard on Lorenzo@saasta.ac.za |
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OCTOBER |
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Biotechnology in Medical Research Media Round Table
The Public Understanding of Biotechnology programme (PUB) is hosting a Media Round Table (MRT) discussing Biotechnology in Medical Research on Wednesday, 15 October 2008. This MRT looks at the use of biotechnology applications in addressing diseases that predominate in developing countries, such as tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS and various cancers and genetic diseases.
For more information contact Tracey Miller, on 012 392 9315 or tracey@saasta.ac.za |
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Astronomy Quiz
The South Africa Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) will on Friday, 24 October 2008 host the national finals of the Astronomy Quiz as SAASTA’s Johannesburg Observatory. The quiz aims to improve teaching and learning in primary school of basic astronomy contributing to the improvement of awareness, interest, understanding, and insight into astronomy.
For more information contact Daphne Lekgwathi on 011 551 5940/6 or daphne@saasta.ac.za |
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