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| 10:00 | Webinar |
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND 4IR IN AGRICULTURE :
TACKLING FOOD INSECURITY
How technologies are changing the future of work – understanding 4IR and the use of Artificial
Intelligence in Agriculture to tackle food insecurity.
Qinisani Qwabe (Rural Development) Host : Nelson Mandela University (NMU) |
Artificial intelligence & 4ir in agriculture: tackling food insecurity |
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| 10:20 | Documentary |
Physics in my village : a Biogas documentary Host : Univen & HSRC |
Biogas Documentary – Univen | |
| 11:00 | Webinar |
Essential facts about Covid-19: The disease, the responses and an uncertain future – For South
African Learners (Grade10-Grade12) and Teachers Host : Academy of Science of SA |
Essential facts about Covid-19 | |
| 11:30 | Webinar | Dismantling COVID-19 5g myths Host : University of Fort Hare / FOSST. |
Dismantling COVID-19 5g myths Meeting ID: 956 8762 9444 Passcode: kPc5U9 |
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| 12:00 | Webinar |
National Systems of Innovation Stakeholders’ Role in White Paper on Science, Technology and
Innovation. Prof Leickness Simbayi (HSRC), Dr Bernard Nthambeleni (UNIVEN), Prof Thenjiwe
Meyiwa (UNISA), Mr Patrick Krappie (TIA), Dr Mmboneni Muofhe (DSI) Host : HSRC, UNIVEN, TIA | National Systems of Innovation Stakeholders’ Role in White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation | |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
Covid-19 virus variants and their impact on vaccines.
Dr. Hazel Mufhandu Host : North West University – Mafikeng | Covid-19 virus variants and their impact on vaccines | |
| 13:00 | Discussion |
In Conversation with Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya: Learning curves from my non-linear
epidemiology career journey Host : Academy of Science of SA |
In Conversation with Prof Refilwe Phaswana- Mafuya | |
| 14:00 | Webinar |
How blue skies research created billions of Rands worth of impact in South Africa. ‐ emphasis on the role that Space Weather Research has played in addressing a global challenge that has domestic (South African) impact Host : South African National Space Agency (SANSA) |
How blue skies research created billions of Rands worth of impact in South Africa – SANSA | |
| 15:00 | Webinar |
Sharing knowledge about COVID-19 vaccinations. The lecture will be for 20 in and the 40 min
of roundtable discussions. Dr Boitumelo Semete Makokotlela the CEO of SAPHRA Host : Tshwane University of Technology |
TUT-SAHPRA Lecture on Covid-19 Vaccine | |
| 17:00 | Webinar |
Crop breeding and conservation for the South Africa of today and the future – The role of ARC Host : Agriculture Research Council (ARC) |
Crop breeding – ARC | |
| Recorded exhibitions |
AET Africa Host : HSRC |
AET Africa | ||
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Dr Petro Erasmus – Math Whartels Host : HSRC |
Math Whartels | |||
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Astronomy – Combining multiple topics of physics to learn more about stars Host : NWU Potch |
Learn more about stars | |||
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Animations on Covid-19 Host : UCT |
Covid-19 Animations (Xhosa)
Covid-19 Animations (English) |
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IKS exhibition Host : NWU Mahikeng |
IKS NWU | |||
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Heart Origami. Host : Scie-Enza (University of Pretoria) |
Heart Origami | |||
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Toys from Trash. Host : Scie-Enza (University of Pretoria) |
Toys from Trash | |||
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The NSTC documentary will showcase innovations improving the livelihood of people. Host : National Science And Technology Council (Zambia) |
Science improving livelihood in Zambia | |||
| 19:00 | Live activity |
Star gazing at Mahikeng Observatory:
Prof. Thebe Medupe Host : North West University Mafikeng |
Star gazing – Mafikeng |
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| 10:00 | Discussion |
Funding opportunities for young aspiring scientists in the Astronomy field.
Dr Sinenhlanhla Sikhosana Host : SARAO |
Funding opportunities for young aspiring scientists in the Astronomy field. |
| 11:00 | Discussion |
In Conversation with Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya: Learning curves from my non-linear
epidemiology career journey Host : Academy of Science of SA |
In Conversation with Prof Refilwe Phaswana- Mafuya |
| 11:00 | Documentary | E-Promotion of Science: Promoting Science and Technology during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Mr. Ramsurrun. Mr. Ian Li and Mr. Luximon. Host : Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Mauritius | Science and Technology promotion in Mauritius |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
From the discovery of the Higgs boson to modelling COVID-19: The role of AI.
Professor Bruce Mellado. Host : Wits University |
From the discovery of the Higgs boson to modelling COVID-19: The role of AI |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
Bolepi dinaledi and Covid-19 pandemic:
Dr. Motheo Koitsiwe. Host : NWU MAHIKENG |
Dinaledi |
| 12:00 | Webinar | A perspective on how scholars perceive attitudes to science in policymaking in South Africa. Dr P Sekhejane (HSRC), Prof Mamphweli (Stellenbosch), Prof K Motaung (DUT), Prof J Botai SAWS), Prof S Mpandeli (WRC) & Dr M Gastrow (HSRC)Host : University of Venda (UNIVEN) | A perspective on how scholars perceive attitudes to science in policymaking in South Africa |
| 13:00 | Live activity |
Live satellite overpass Host : South African National Space Agency (SANSA) |
Live satellite overpass Meeting ID: 760 3468 3317 Passcode: j9ykk5 |
| 14:00 | Webinar |
Crop Breeding – South Africa’s sustainability in the face of climate change and response to global
competition. Host : Agricultural Research Council (ARC) |
South Africa’s sustainability in the face of climate change and response to global competition Link |
| 14:00 | Live exhibition |
Robotics : Year of Science : Fruit and Vegetables Host : UNISA (I-SET) |
Fruits and vegetables – UNISA |
| 15:00 | Webinar |
Tshwane university of Technology representatives will give insight on the effect of COVID 19 to the mental health if the institution specifically on students. The lecture will be for 20 min and the 40 min of roundtable discussions. |
Effect of Covid-19 to the metal health |
| 17:30 | Webinar |
The Why and How of Aerospace Propulsion Research at UKZN. Prof Michael Brook Host :University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) |
The Why and How of Aerospace Propulsion Research at UKZN |
| Recorded Exhibitions |
COVID-19 VACCINE: Dealing with the myths about vaccine Host :University of Cape Town & Eh!woza |
Myths about vaccines | |
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Aeropnics; Robotics ; ReVEL Physics; ReVEL Chemistry ; ReVEL Arduino Robotics
Host :University of Fort Hare / FOSST |
UFH / FOSST Exhibition | ||
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IKS, Basic sciences, chemistry, life sciences, Technology Host :University of Limpopo |
IKS, Basic sciences, chemistry, life sciences, Technology | ||
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3D printing Host :University of Johannesburg |
UJ 3D printing | ||
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All about viruses, Covid-19 and vaccines. Host : DIPLOMICS |
Everything about vaccines | ||
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KwaZulu Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP). Host : KRISP |
KRISP Videos | ||
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Computer Science – AI & programming. Robotics, Community Engagement & Security.
Dr Jappie Greef Host : NWU – Vaal |
Computer Science – AI & Programming (NWU-Vaal) |
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| 09:00 | Webinar | The impact of Covid 19 on the farming communities, the contribution that Agri-SA and ARC has done in the farming communities, New technology or scientific way of farming, Crop health. C van der Rheede, Dr Lampbrecht, Dr E Cruywagen, Dr J Mulabisana, Dr R Pierneef Host : Ditsong Museums of South Africa | The impact of Covid 19 on the farming communities |
| 10:00 | Poetry Webinar |
Poetry in Science Communication Host : SAASTA |
Science Poetry |
| 11:00 | Webinar |
How do we know if and when science makes a difference? Discussion with South African Journal of Science (SAJS) authors. Host : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) |
How do we know if and when science makes a difference? |
| 11:00 | Documentary | Aerodynamics Manufacturing & Design & Weight management Electric Components of the solar car. Telemetry, electronics & Race strategy. Technology behind the NWU Solar Car- Naledi 2.0.Host : North-west University Potchefstroom | Technology behind the NWU Solar Car-Naledi 2.0 |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
Vegetables and Medicinal Plants
The role of vegetables and medicinal plants in enhancing food, nutrition and human health
security in South Africa. Host : Agricultural Research Council (ARC) |
Vegetables and Medicinal Plants |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
The importance of uncertainty in many scientific predictions; and the relevance of this to
environmental controversies. Due to the outbreak of covid-19, the mental health of the people
all around the world is severely disrupted Host : HSRC |
A perspective on how scholars perceive attitudes to science in policymaking in South Africa |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
The impact of covid-19 on food security in South Africa
Prof. Olubukola Babalola Host : North-west University – Mafikeng |
The impact of covid-19 on food security in South Africa |
| 12:00 | Talk |
Various roles and opportunities at SARAO. The ability to change career paths and the
need to be adaptable (a personal journey). Ms Tankiso Moso
Host : SARAO |
The ability to change career paths and the need to be adaptable (a personal journey) |
| 12:00 | Documentary |
Science, Technology and Innovation in a rural context: Highlights from the University of
Limpopo. Host : University of Limpopo |
STI at UL |
| 13:00 | Webinar |
UNIZULU Covid-19 research: The importance of uncertainty in many scientific predictions,
and relevance of this to environmental controversy. Presenting scientific facts base on the
scientific research on COVID-19 and human behaviour towards the pandemic outbreak. Host : University of Zululand (UNIZULU) |
UNIZULU Covid-19 research |
| 13:00 | Live exhibition |
Space science and Technology Host : University of Zululand (UNIZULU) |
Space science |
| 17:00 | Webinar |
Oceans and People: Effects of anthropogenic activities on marine biodiversity.
Nozipiwo Hambaze. Host : SAEON Elwandle |
Oceans and People
Meeting ID: 988 1205 8794 Passcode: 921062 |
| 17:30 | Webinar |
MYSTERIOUS MARION ISLAND: Developing and Testing Radio Astronomical Equipment in
the Cold. Ms Tankiso Moso Host :University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) |
MYSTERIOUS MARION ISLAND |
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Meet the Scientist: Episode 1 – Marine Science: The Ins and Outs ft Dr R. Bhagooli Host :Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre, Mauritius |
Marine Science by Dr. R. Bhagooli |
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| Documentary | Understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution & Artificial Intelligence – how it is changing the future of work. Bolele Polisa (UJ radio) hosts Prof Tshilidzi Marwala Host : University of Johannesburg | Understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution & Artificial Intelligence – how it is changing the future of work | |
| 09:00 | Webinar |
Scientific Teamwork and Collaboration on the Frontlines
KwaZulu Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) Host : KRISP |
ZOOM: Scientific Teamwork and Collaboration
on the Frontlines Meeting ID: 961 9494 9843 Passcode: 429097 |
| 10:00 | Lecture |
Technology Transfer and Commercialisation coming from the MeerKAT and SKA.
Knowledge economy – the ability to capitalize on scientific discoveries and basic & applied
research. Miss Aphiwe Hotele. Host : SARAO |
Knowledge economy – the ability to capitalize on scientific discoveries and basic & applied research |
| 10:00 | Webinar |
The links between waste management and air quality Host : North-west University Potchefstroom |
Waste management and air quality |
| 11:00 | Webinar |
A perspective of how scholars perceive attitudes to science in policy making in South Africa Host : SACNASP |
A perspective of how scholars perceive attitudes to science in policy making in South Africa |
| 11:00 | Lecture |
Dinosaurs of Africa. The fossils have been discovered across the continent – from the Sahara
Desert to the Karoo. Dinosaurs of Africa outlines the different dinosaur’s species, including
fish-eating, sociable, and predatory dinosaurs, as well as those that were cannibals. Prof.
Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan is a palaeontologist based at the University of Cape Town.
Host : Academy of Science of SA |
Dinosaurs of Africa |
| 11:00 | Documentary |
Vaccines: Everyday fears and answers: The film uncovers, normalises and responds to
Khayelitsha-based residents’ concerns around COVID-19 vaccination Host : University of Cape Town (UCT) |
Click here for more |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
The role of 4IR during Covid-19 pandemic. Technology has played an important role in
responding to coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Francis Lugayizi. Host : North-west University Mafikeng |
The role of 4IR during Covid-19 pandemic |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
Celebrating Women in Technology & Innovation through local and global ecosystem
partnerships. Host: Senisha Moonsamy,- Tsholofelo Mokotedi (EW Seta), Petro De Wet (UNIDO), Lucy Moteka (TIA), Dr Jo-Ann (UCT), Mukundi Lambani (Ambani Africa), Sandiswa Qayi (AET Africa Innovation). Host : HSRC, UNIVEN, TIA |
Celebrating Women in Technology & Innovation through local and global ecosystem partnerships |
| 13:00 | Webinar | Food security and nutrition: contributing to sustainable development goals Host : SAASTA / CoE in Food Security | Food security |
| 13:00 | Talk |
Spinning in Sport and Space – how the Olympics helps us to understand space!
Dr Derek Fish Host : University of Zululand |
Spinning in Sport and Space |
| 14:00 | Webinar |
Beneath the Surface of Omics in South Africa
Distributed Platform in Omics (DIPLOMICS) Host : DIPLOMICS |
Beneath the Surface of Omics in South Africa |
| 15:00 | Documentary |
SANPARKS_kgodumodumo documentary
SANParks |
SANPARKS_kgodumodumo |
| 17:00 | Webinar |
Fisheries and its relation to sustainable use of ocean resources:
The fishing issue and its relation to sustainable use of ocean resources: Ocean ecosystems
exist parallel to human society. SAEON Egangasini |
Fisheries and its relation to sustainable use of
ocean resources Meeting ID: 974 8786 4215 Passcode: 107056 |
| 17:30 | Webinar |
LIFTING BACK THE WATERS: Adventures in Southern African Marine Geology.
Professor Andrew Green Host :University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) |
Lifting back the waters |
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Pressure Science Show Host : Sci-Bono Science Centre |
Science show | ||
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Maths Thinker – Measurement – Grade 6
– 12:00 – Experiment – Test tube rocket – Host : Cape Town Science Centre |
Maths Thinker | ||
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Maths Thinker – Measurement – Grade 7
Exhibit – Nice Dice – Host : Cape Town Science Centre |
Maths Thinker grade 7 | ||
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Robotics Host :SANSA |
Robotic | ||
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Space Science Virtual Tour Host : SANSA |
Space Science virtual tour |
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| 09:00 | Documentary | Air Quality Host : North West University Potch | Air Quality – NWU Potch |
| 09:00 | Live engagement |
Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS)
Prof Tshisikhawe, Adv Dr Matshidze. Host : University of Venda (UNIVEN) |
UNIVEN IKS |
| 10:00 |
Renewable Energy Recorded Exhibition
Dr TS Mulaudzi, Dr EN Maluta Host : University of Benda (UNIVEN) |
Renewable Energy Exhibition and the Recorded Exhibition | |
| 10:35 |
The Secret of Success: Star Schools in the Vhembe District: Dr S Kaheru Host : University of Venda (UNIVEN |
The Secret of Success: Star Schools in the Vhembe District | |
| 10:30 | Webinar |
The undergraduate student will have a 30 min quizzes based on the current world COVID 19
status quo while basing their facts on science. Prizes will be provided for three winners in the
quiz gaming. Host : Tshwane University of Technology |
Join TUT webinar |
| 11:00 | Webinar |
Mechanisms, funding and state capability for poverty and inequality reduction (post-Covid) in
South Africa Host : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) |
Mechanisms, funding and state capability for poverty and inequality reduction (post-Covid) in South Africa |
| 12:00 | Webinar |
Multiple losses & complication in grief as mental health concern during covid-19 pandemic:
Prof. Alida Herbst; Dr. Nelia Drenth; Ms Annette De La Porte; Prof Thobeka Nkomo. Host : North-west University (NWU) Mafikeng |
Multiple losses & complication in grief as mental health concern during covid-19 pandemic |
| 12:00 | Documentary |
Profiling women in Science. Host : Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) |
Profiling women in Science |
| 13:00 | Webinar |
Advances in Crop Protection
The role of plant bioactive compounds and biological control. Host : Agricultural Research Council |
Advances in Crop Protection |
| 13:00 | Webinar |
CSIR hosts webinar on smart farming, food security and safety.
Dr Nomusa Dlamini, Dr Blessed Okole and Dr Laven Naidoo Host : CSIRl |
Smart farming, food security and safety |
| 13:00 | Documentary |
The importance of uncertainty in many scientific predictions, and relevance of this to
environmental controversy. Presenting scientific facts base on the scientific research on
COVID-19 and looked at human behaviour towards the pandemic outbreak. Host : UNIZULU |
Scientific facts on Covid-19 – UNIZULU
Meeting ID: 876 5665 2523 Passcode: 299087 |
| 14:00 | Conversation |
Technologies are changing the future of work – forecasting the trends of 4IR & AI post
COVID-19; Celebrating black women excellence Host : DSI |
TBC |
| Watch the Recorded exhibitions |
Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and Heritage Host : UNIVEN |
UNIVEN IKS | |
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SMU Lectures on Science Week Host : SMU |
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University – NSW 2021 |
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| 09:00 | Webinar | Misava Yile ku Cinceni – My World is Changing Host : South African Environment Observation Network (SAEON) |
Misava Yile ku Cinceni – My World is Changing Meeting ID: 917 3327 4712 Passcode: 277265 |
| 11:00 | Virtual Science Show | Virtual Science Show Cape Town Science Centre | Cape Town Science Centre virtual show |
| 12:00 | Documentary |
Isinuka healing water Host : Walter Sisulu University |
Isinuka healing water |
| 13:00 | Documentary |
UNISA Science Campus .We have always been ready for 4IR Host : UNISA |
Watch the documentary |
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