January 2014
Contents / home
SET career opportunities
SKA boosts education in the Karoo
NanoWriting - the big challenge
Workshopping with nanotechnologists
SKA astronomy workshop in KZN
Learner names first nano-satellite
Matatiele honours its young scientists
Beijing Science Festival
Kimberley invaded by scientists
Meet Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan
Dear Diary ...
Coelacanth discovery anniversary
SAEON recognises best studies
ZooClub participates in rhino debate
Youth entranced by marine life
In the news
Upcoming events
It's a fact!

 
  National Science Week will be celebrated countrywide from 28 July to 2 August 2014

Upcoming events

28 – 31 January 2014
An educator workshop on nanotechnology will be conducted in Malalane and Hazyview (Mpumalanga). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

31 January 2014
Final closing date for entering the Natural Science Olympiad for learners in grades 4 - 9. The entry form is available on the SAASTA website. Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

31 January – 2 February 2014
An educator workshop on nanotechnology will be conducted in George (Western Cape). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

4 & 5 February 2014
An educator workshop on nanotechnology will be conducted in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

An educator workshop on biotechnology will be conducted in Uitenhage (Eastern Cape). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

5 & 6 February 2014
An educator workshop on nanotechnology will be conducted in Trompsburg (Free State). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

10 – 14 February 2014
Science Tube Festival, Kuruman, Northern Cape. Contact: Hubert Mathebula, email: hubert@saasta.ac.za

13 & 14 February 2014
Primary School Science Intervention: Educator workshops on electricity will be conducted in the Free State (Kroonstad). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

15 & 22 February 2014
Primary School Science Intervention: Educator workshops on electricity will be conducted in Gauteng (Tshwane North). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

17 – 21 February 2014
Mpumalanga Festival, Lowveld Showgrounds. Contact: Hubert Mathebula, email: hubert@saasta.ac.za

20 & 21 February 2014
An educator workshop on biotechnology will be conducted in Stanger and Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

21 February 2014
SAASTA - in collaboration with Manyeo (Makobandlela Youth Empowerment Organisation) - will be conducting a career profiling event with engineers, scientist and people in other SET-related careers at Chavani (Limpopo). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

22 February 2014
An educator workshop on biotechnology will be conducted in Johannesburg (Gauteng). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

3 March 2014
Learners write the National Science Olympiad papers at their schools. Contact: James Tlhabane, email: james@saasta.ac.za

4 – 6 March 2014
Science Unlimited at Pionier High School, Vryheid (KwaZulu-Natal). Contact: Hubert Mathebula, email: hubert@saasta.ac.za

8 March 2014
An educator workshop on biotechnology will be conducted in Pretoria (Gauteng). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

12 – 18 March 2014
Scifest Africa regional festivals, Eastern Cape. Contact: Hubert Mathebula, email: hubert@saasta.ac.za

15 March 2014
SAASTA - in collaboration with Manyeo - will be conducting a career profiling event with engineers, scientist and people in other SET-related careers at KwaNdebele (Mpumalanga). Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

8 May 2014
Learners write the Natural Science Olympiad at their schools. Contact: Onica Phayane, email: Onica@saasta.ac.za

26 July 2014
National Science Week launch, venue to be confirmed. National Science Week is managed by SAASTA on behalf of the Department of Science and Technology. Contact: Erna Taljaard, email: etaljaard@saasta.ac.za

28 July - 2 August 2014
National Science Week celebrated countrywide. Contact: Erna Taljaard, email: etaljaard@saasta.ac.za

Visit the SAASTA website for the latest updates on the science advancement calendar.