Evidence of the Impact of Science Education in Attracting Young People Towards Science Studies and Science-related Careers

Europe seeks to become a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy, good education and training are important to promote sustained economic growth and sustainable development through fuelling research and development and addressing innovation, productivity and competitiveness. In our increasingly scientific and technological world, the science workforce in Europe, is decreasing. Frequently school science curricula are not…

Positioning Basic Sciences and Technology in Enhancing Digital Economy and National Security

The proposed conference by Faculty of Science is dedicated to provide a common platform for educational institutes, academia, government and industry to discuss key issues and new developments in the field of science, which is critical to the development of professional competitive edge. The overall objective of the proposed conference is to provide a platform…

IYBSSD2022 Philippines Launch

This 7 October 2022, the IYBSSD Philippines (IYBSSD PH) will be launched to enjoin Filipinos to celebrate the importance of basic sciences to inclusive development. Dr. Michel Spiro will keynote the event, and will be followed by a talk show with five basic researchers/scientists in the panel. One of the panelists, National Scientist Lourdes Cruz,…

Tshwane Book Picnic and Basic Sciences Exhibition

View Media Press Release At the Basic Sciences Exhibition, learners will experience standards based, hands-on science with knowledgeable educators and engaging experiments that cannot be accessed during the school day due to lack of resources or time. These experiences are essential to helping students succeed on standardised tests and keeping students engaged in the sciences. This…

Driving force of sustainable development

Through speeches, dialogues and round table discussions by scientists, this event will tell about the important role of basic science in sustainable development, so that the public can better understand the value of basic sciences and understand the goals and concepts of IYBSSD2022. Through scientists’ narrations, the importance of basic science on poverty alleviation, hunger…