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NRF-SAASTA Drives Community Empowerment in Ndwedwe Through DUT Science Shop Training Programme
11 DEC '25
NRF-SAASTA National Debate Competition proving that STEMI can open doors and take you places
11 DEC '25
World Conference of Science Journalists positive impact on DSTI/NRF-SAASTA journalist’s interns
11 DEC '25
World Conference of Science Journalists 2025: My Experience Manning the NRF-SAASTA Exhibition
11 DEC '25
Hands-On, Minds-On, Hearts-On! at the 26th Annual Southern African Association of Science and Technology Centres (SAASTEC) Conference
11 DEC '25
Science Engagement News Archive
- NRF-SAASTA participates in the Inaugural Scholarship of Engagement Conference 03 December 2025
- World Space Week Launch Highlights Space Science and Opportunities for Youth 19 November 2025
- NRF-SAASTA and Komatsu: Empowering Learners through Science Education 14 November 2025
- NRF-SAASTA participates at the VII International Congress on Sustainable Development (SD2025) 06 November 2025
- NRF-SAASTA Congratulates the North West University Science Centre on 20 Years of Science Engagement 05 November 2025
- NRF-SAASTA Lecture Highlights SAPRS Survey Findings and the Lessons for Science Engagement and Communication 25 October 2025
- South African Students Represent the Country at International Student Practice in Russia 17 October 2025
- 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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