The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) aims to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering and technology in South Africa. SAASTA is business Unit of the National Research Foundation.
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Public Understanding of Biotechnology
The overall aim of the PUB programme is to promote a clear understanding of the potential of biotechnology and to ensure broad public awareness, dialogue and debate on its current and potential future applications, including Genetic Modification (GM). To find out more about the PUB Programme, visit the website at www.pub.ac.za News and events Join the PUB email news network, PubNet, and keep up to date with PUB and general biotechnology news and information. Download a series of educational cartoon posters illustrating various aspects of biotechnology or select from a range of online resources. Contact Tel: +27 12 392 9300 Email: info@pub.ac.za
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A programme on the Public Understanding of Biotechnology (PUB) was launched by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) in early 2003. SAASTA, a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF) was elected as the implementing agency for PUB by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), who is funding this three year initiative.