Science-in-Society / Society-in-Science – African Forum
The first ever African Science Communication Conference will be held in
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 4 – 7 December 2006. It will be hosted by
the South African Agency for Science & Technology Advancement (SAASTA).
In building a case for science communication that responds to the needs of
Africa; the conference will ask questions such as:
·How do we highlight the value of Africa’s unique assets in science and
technology?
·How do we promote Indigenous Knowledge Systems as areas of research?
·How do we integrate public engagement in research and science policy in
Africa?
·How do we build a case for science communication as an essential tool for
African researchers and policy makers?
·What are the most effective methods to achieve public engagement with
science and technology?
Join us in answering these questions – and maybe a few of your own – in
South Africa, December 2006!
The conference further aims to:
·Bring together Science Communication role players and representatives
from African countries and internationally to develop the field of Science
Communication in Africa and forge/strengthen collaborative networks on the
continent;
·Showcase good practice and examples from Africa;
·Establish Africa as an international role player in the field of Science
Communication; and
·Provide opportunities for skills transfer in the area of Science
Communication.
Further information, including abstracts and registration details, are
available from: www.saasta.ac.za/ascc, or tel+ 27 (0) 12 392-9300, fax +27
(0) 12 320-7803, [log in to unmask]
Kind regards,
Collette Vosloo
Media Coordinator
South African Agency for Science & Technology Advancement (SAASTA),
A business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF)
Switchboard Tel: +27 (0) 12 392-9300
Direct Tel: +27 (0) 12 392-9373
Cellphone: 083-432-9066
Fax: +27 (0) 12 320-7803
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
www.saasta.ac.za
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