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3rd Announcement
16th Annual Conference
of the
Southern African Association of
Science and Technology Centres
to be held at the
Nelson Mandela Bay
Science & Technology Centre
Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
17 - 20th November 2014
It is with great pleasure that Nelson Mandela Bay Science & Technology Centre
invites you to attend the 16th Annual SAASTEC conference.
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND?
Professionals from science
and technology centres,
national research facilities,
innovation support centres,
museums, planetariums,
aquariums and art galleries
as well as researchers,
educators, teachers,
government officials,
administrators and policy
makers involved with the
public understanding of
science, mathematics and
technology (PUSET),
curriculum developers
and subject advisors.
Sponsors, industry partners,
stakeholders and other
interested members of
the community are
also welcome.
CALL FOR PAPERS,
POSTER
PRESENTATIONS OR
EXHIBITIONS
Delegates were invited to
respond by submitting
proposals for
oral and/or poster
presentations.
Commercial displays are
still welcome. Please
see the registration form
for details.
Please note that the
deadline for the
submission of proposals was
31st July 2014.
CONFERENCE THEME & SUB-THEMES
The theme for this conference is “Science Centres - lighting up the way”.
The sub-themes have been aligned to the 7 goals from the SCWS2014.
1.
Engage more effectively with local communities and increasingly diverse audiences.
2.
Continue taking actions that have a positive global impact and that will make people everywhere more aware
of the opportunities that science and technology hold for the sustainable advancement of humankind.
3.
Draw the attention of decision makers and the media to the essential role of public engagement with science
and technology by setting up high-profile global activities.
4.
Position science centres as “trusted” places to introduce the public to new technological solutions and
sustainable technologies, and to broaden the potential use of these solutions.
5.
Develop the best methods for engaging learners and optimizing their education in both formal and informal
settings.
6.
Engage the public more directly with research, to help empower people, broaden attitudes and ensure that
the work of universities and research institutions is relevant to society.
7.
Work together in a creative celebration of the International Science Centre Year 2019.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
Papers will be invited in line with the following objectives:
To share experiences on the theme of the conference and catalyse future exchange of knowledge
among colleagues in the SADC countries and the world networks.
·
To focus on the impact of science and technology centres in the regions they serve.
·
To stimulate the development of science and technology centres and to present models that could
enhance education and change in Southern Africa.
·
To interact with the relevant regional and national government officials, partners from the private
sector, academics and students from HEI’s (Higher Education Institutions, e.g. universities),
principals, teachers, interested stakeholders and members of the community.
·
SAASTEC Website : http://www.saastec.co.za
VENUE, DATE AND
REGISTRATION FEES
Venue:
The conference will be hosted and take
place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Science
& Technology Centre, Uitenhage.
Date:
Tuesday 18th November to
Thursday 20th November 2014
The programme is on
The web site.
Registration:
Afternoon of Monday 17th November 2014
@ Bayworld in Port Elizabeth
(and every morning at NMBSTC)
ACCOMMODATION &
TRANSPORT
Cost :
SAASTEC Members - R1500.00
NON-SAASTEC Members - R2000.00
Transport will be provided from
Bayworld Parking Lot in
Summerstrand - these hotels are
nearby:
Kelway Hotel
Humewood Hotel
Sun 1 Hotel
More details on web site.
PAYMENT OF
REGISTRATION FEES
All payments must be made into the
SAASTEC account and the deposit slip
together with the reply form must be
emailed to the address indicated on the
reply form. The reply form should
preferably be sent electronically.
Participants from South Africa deposit
registration fees to Standard Bank
Account, while delegates from all other
countries can do a wire swift from any
bank (SWIFT code provided).
Account name:
Southern African Association of
Science and Technology Centres
(early bird registration has now expired)
Bank: Standard Bank
Accompanying persons are welcome to attend
the social functions at an additional cost.
Please indicate your interest on the reply form.
Final cost will be provided at a later stage.
Current Account: 000 092 851
Conference organiser : Ginny Stone
Email: [email protected]
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Branch Code: 00 02 05