 |
| Projects |
- African Science Communication Conference
SAASTA will host an African Science Communication Conference focusing specifically on the need to develop this field and establish collaborative networks on the African continent engaging academies, universities, the public, science centres and private research centres, as well as industry, the media, the education field and professional practitioners. The conference will be held at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Port Elizabeth , South Africa , from 4-7 December 2006.
- EasyScience
EasyScience is a four-page supplement of MiniMag, a very popular science magazine for the youth.
- Public Understanding of Biotechnology (PUB) Programme
A programme on the Public Understanding of Biotechnology (PUB) has been launched by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) in early 2003. SAASTA was elected as the implementing agency for PUB by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), who are funding this three year initiative.
- SA Science Lens Competition
SA Science Lens is South Africa's only photographic competition specifically aimed at illustrating and communicating the excitement and impact of science.
- SASCON (SA Science Communication Network)
A free email network to promote interaction and collaboration in the field of science communication.
- Young Science Writer's Competition
The Young Science Writer's Competition gives scientists aged 20 - 35 at South African higher education institutions the opportunity to write an article on any scientific or science-related subject, to inform and entertain the readers of the Saturday Star.
|
