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NRF-SAASTA participates at the VII International Congress on Sustainable Development (SD2025)
06 Nov '25
NRF-SAASTA Congratulates the North West University Science Centre on 20 Years of Science Engagement
05 Nov '25
NRF-SAASTA Lecture Highlights SAPRS Survey Findings and the Lessons for Science Engagement and Communication
25 Oct '25
South African Students Represent the Country at International Student Practice in Russia
17 Oct '25
Science Engagement News Archive
- NRF-SAASTA Engages Emerging Scientists at Mintek-SCI Symposium and Hackathon 09 October 2025
- NRF-SAASTA Inspires Future Scientists Through CSIR Educational Visit 09 October 2025
- NRF-SAASTA Supports SANSA World Space Week Launch at University of Zululand (UNIZULU) 08 October 2025
- NRF-SAASTA Participates in uMhlathuze Career Expo to Promote Science and Innovation Among Learners 06 October 2025
- NRF-SAASTA Contributes to Advancing Science Education at DeSTE Connect 2025 29 September 2025
- NRF-SAASTA Backs CSIR Career Day as Part of National Science Week Programme 18 September 2025
- Bridging Futures: Science and Role Modelling Experience for Schools 10 September 2025
- NRF-SAASTA and Komatsu Foundation Trust Empower Learners Through School Adoption Initiative 29 August 2025
- NSW 2025: More Than A Launch, A Reason To Be There 08 August 2025
- Celebrating Academic Excellence: Dr Moloko Matlala (Science Education Manager at NRF-SAASTA) Awarded PhD 09 July 2025
- NRF-SAASTA made a notable contribution to the global dialogue on science communication at the Public Communication of Science and Technology (PCST) Conference 06 June 2025
- An engaging science outreach initiative has injected fresh energy into four high schools within the Lejweleputswa District 27 May 2025
- African Female Voices Inspires the Next Generation of Women in STEM Through the InnovateHER Project, Supported by NRF-SAASTA 15 May 2025
- Aspiring Science Communicators Honoured at the University of Limpopo’s Graduation Ceremony: 6 May 2025
- The Public Relationship with Science Survey To Shape the Future of Science Engagement Towards a Science-Aware: 11 April 2025
- Eswatini Hosts Inaugural National Science Week with Strong South African Collaboration: 19 March 2025
First Science and Robotics Centre in Mhluzi Officially Opened: 19 March 2025
The role of science journalism in promoting science literacy: 13 March 2025
A Dream Come True – Young Science Journalist Experiences BRICS in Russia: 05 February 2025
Strengthening Science Popularization: China-South Africa Collaboration: 23 April 2024
Tshepo Maeko proudly claims the prestigious Science Story Award: 09 April 2024
NRF-SAASTA Exhibited: The Rand Show 2024: 04 April 2024
Enhancing Educational Approaches in Physical Science: 7 August 2024
Dr Mamoeletsi Mosia Participates in the Annual Youth Career Exhibition: 18 June 2024
Nelson Mandela University Research Week 2024 supported by NRF SAASTA: 11 September 2024
Refurbishment and Reconstruction Of The Safe Park: 28 August 2024
SANEF’s Seminar aims to preserve indigenous languages in SA: 21 August 2024
Leaner Research Summit 2024 at UNISA: 20 September 2024
2024 FameLab South Africa National Winner: 20 September 2024
FameLab SA 2024 semi-finals top ten: 12 September 2024
NRF-SAASTA at the DeSTE CONNECT 2024: 15 October 2024
I believe that with your support we can create something groundbreaking for South Africa: 04 October 2024
GOSHA award winner – Selomina Phekelela’s Journey of Growth in Heritage and Climate Journalism: 23 September 2024
NRF-SAASTA joins Pretoria in celebrating Springboks “Rugby World Cup 2023” victory: 7 November 2023
NRF, UCT Leads Collaborative Clean-Up Project in Vrygrond, Western Cape: 6 November 2023
NRF-SAASTA making science accessible at the Presidential Imbizo: 6 November 2023
Mobile planetarium tour lights up interest at 17 Tshwane schools: 22 November 2023
NRF Science Engagement Forum: Fostering Integration and Innovation in Science Engagement: 16 November 2023
NRF-SAASTA together with SANSA & DSI hosted a workshop at the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) Ministerial Summit: 16 November 2023
NRF-SAASTA Hosts Pre-Conference Workshop At SAASTEC Conference: 12 December 2023
NRF-SAASTA celebrates World AIDS Day “Let Communities Lead”: 07 December 2023
NRF-SAASTA invited Komatsu and Harmony schools’ educators to participate in an educator workshop: 30 November 2023
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