How can you keep safe and slow down the spread?
CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) is here. This is a new and dangerous virus which spreads easily and has already killed many people around the world.
Maintain social distancing!
CORONAVIRUS (COVIT-19) is here,we must stop the spread,or more people will die!
Wash your hands and stop the spread!
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) has already killed many people around the world.Proper handwashing can be the difference between life and death.
Recommendations & Conference Resolutions
Mr. Moloko Matlala
Digital tools to level up your STEM teaching online and off line
Mr. Steve Sherman
Keynote Address: Multiple Creativities, Pro Sociality and Creative Ecologies for the Post COVID
Dr. Kristof Fenyvesi
Preparing learners for STEMI competitions: A case study of a collaborative online approach
Dr. Tanja Reinhardt | Ms. Nalini Dookie
Key Note Address: The role of youth in technology, reshaping our digital future
Mr. Abri Hoffman | Dr. Mmaki Jantjies
Rural Robotics Clubs are possible
Mr. F Spies
National Schools Debates Competition – Finals
9 October 2021
NRF-SAASTA presents an opportunity and invites participation for learners to debate high-level scientific topics on an online platform. To accommodate restrictions related to distance and physical interaction, the National Schools Science Debate competition 2021 cycle will be implemented through virtual submissions and an online platform.
Olympiads and Competitions 2021- Life Sciences
28 September 2021
The National Science Olympiad is one of NRF-SAASTA’s flagship projects. Since 2005, the now 56-year-old project has offered learners in grades 10-12 an exciting opportunity to compete in science with fellow learners from SADC countries such as Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
Traditionally, during the June/July vacation a group of 100 learners, who excel or demonstrate potential in the Olympiad examination, is invited to participate in a Science Focus Week consisting of stimulating lectures, excursions, industry visits and other fun events. However, due to Covid-19, there will be no Focus Week and no award giving ceremony during 2021.
The South Africa Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) is a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the mandate to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering, innovation and technology in South Africa. Find out more
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