The University of Pretoria (aka Tuks) and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) are hosting a number of events starting next month to celebrate National Science Week.

National Science Week (NSW) is an initiative by the South African government to promote and encourage all things STEM especially for students. According to the official government website the tradition has been running since 2000 and its 2022 incarnation will be run between 1st and 6th August.

As for the events hosted by Tuks and the HSRC, these will include community outreach, panel discussions, a documentary and more.

HSRC has provided the schedule for events which you can read below but it should be noted that several online webinars will also be happening with links to them – hosted on Zoom – being shared via Twitter. Follow @HSRCza for these updates. Further details can also be found on the HSRC site here.

This ability to join in without physically attending is welcome as some of the events below sound interesting but may not be close enough to visit.

• “Date & time: 1st August 2022 | 10:00 – 13:00
• Place: University of Pretoria, The Conference Hall, corner of Solomon Mahlangu and Hinterland Street, Mamelodi Campus
• Topic: Building our own timber from school science curriculum: How can basic sciences play a role towards sustainable development?

• Date & time: 2nd August 2022 | 110:00 – 12:30
• Place: Mothong Heritage site (Ngoma street, Mamelodi, Pretoria)
• Topic: Indigenous Knowledge about diversity: Presentation to the youth by Mothong African Heritage Project in Mamelodi West

• Date & time: 3rd August 2022 | 10:30 – 14:20
• Place: HSRC Centre for Community Based Research, Sweetwaters, Caluza Road, Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal
• Topic: Story telling as science communication tool: Community Experiences in Health Research – TB, HIV treatment & PrEP

• Date & time: 4th August 2022 | 113:30 – 16:10
• Place: Iziko Slave Lodge Museum, Corner Adderley Street and Wale Street, Cape Town
• Topic: Science in Communities: Towards Open Innovation for Social and Economic Impact 

• Date & time: 5th August 2022 | 112:00 – 14:10
• Place: Bishop Lavis Secondary School, Helderberg Way, Bishop Lavis, Cape Town
• Topic: Intersectionality of Science: Communication for society & strengthening basic science for social justice.”