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Promoting science in a festive way
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2008-04-18 11:00
2008-04-18 16:00
2008-04-18 from 09:00 to 14:00 |
| Where | Settlers National Monument, Fort Selwyn Drive, Grahamstown |
| Contact Name | Zama Mthethwa |
| Contact Email | zama.mthethwa@dst.gov.za |
| Contact Phone | 012 843 6781/082 808 3956 |
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An event promoting science and technology in an entertaining way kicks off once more in Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape this week. Science and Technology Minister, Mosibudi Mangena, will officially open the annual SciFest Africa (formerly Sasol Scifest). All media are invited to attend.
SciFest Africa aims to break popular misconceptions and create a new attitude towards science, engineering and technology, particularly among the youth.
The festival makes science accessible to ordinary people and shows that science, engineering and technology play an important role in our everyday lives.
The activities there are in line with the Department of Science and Technology’s goals to promote science and technology and to encourage more youth to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
This years’ official programme features over 500 events ranging from lectures, interactive exhibitions, workshops, educational theatre, field trips, the soap box derby, laser show, school quizzes, Science Olympics, science shows, tours, astronomy lessons and a FilmFest.
The festival attracts about 45 000 visitors from South Africa and from neighbouring countries every year.
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