July 2012
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Top science kids off to London
Communicator scoops award
Winning entries on show in Italy
SAASTA in Kenyan science festival
New York, New York!
A key to our future
Stamps celebrate SA astronomy
Camera obscura's stunning views
SAASTA at Geospatial Forum
Meet Dr Jabu Nukeri
Scientists solve big physics question
SAEON science camp a hit
Young minds look at old data
Learning through touch and smell
ZooClub members in scientific mode
Visit inspires would-be vets
Prof Bruton awarded Honorary doctorate
Remembering the coelacanth
SKA announcement a media highlight
Power House in our midst
Upcoming events

Upcoming events

 
  National Science Week will be celebrated countrywide from 30 July to 4 August.

23 - 27 July 2012
Science Tube Makhado, at the Makhado Show Grounds. Contact Livuwani Masevhe

28 July 2012
National Science Week will be launched in Gauteng at the University of Johannesburg's Soweto Campus. Contact Erna Taljaard

30 July - 4 August 2012
National Science Week will be celebrated countrywide. You can find information on activities in all the provinces on the SAASTA website. Contact Erna Taljaard

3 and 4 August 2012
SAASTA National Schools Debates - the final debates will take place in Gauteng on the Friday and Saturday. Contact Melissa Govender

4 August 2012
The 3rd Biodiversity Youth Symposium will be held at the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa. Visit the website

28 - 30 August 2012
Science Unlimited KwaZulu-Natal. The festival will take place in Pietermaritzburg. Contact Richard Chernis

26 October 2012
AstroQuiz finals, venue to be confirmed. The teams of finalists from 10 participating centres will compete for the top prize in this annual quiz for grade seven learners, organised by SAASTA. Contact Bafedile Kgwadi

26 - 29 November 2012
The 14th Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC) conference will take place at the National Zoological Gardens in Pretoria. Visit the website