Description

South African  National Science Week (NSW)  is an annual celebration of science, engineering and technology, attracting thousands of learners and members of the public to workshops, science shows and lectures, which are held at universities, schools, science centers and public facilities countrywide led by the and  Department of Science and Technology . Various stakeholders, role players and interest groups conduct activities that promote awareness of the value of STEMI to people’s daily lives.

Theme:  ‘Celebrating the role of basic sciences in the modern world’
Keeping up with the practice of recognizing the United Nations (UN) international observances, the NSW 2022 will incorporate activities to celebrate the  UN’s International Year of Basic Sciences  2022. We highly encourage that attention be given to local discoveries and innovations. See the  Innovation Bridge Portal  for African innovations and entrepreneurs.
Dates:  1 to 7 August 2022 (pre- and post-events are encouraged)
Objectives:
– Increase basic sciences awareness
– Increase awareness on the role of basic sciences in combating pandemics, hunger, climate change, crime, improving life expectancy and quality of life
– Demistify the myth surrounding innovations and raise STEMI awareness