AYI4IR at the Public Relationship with Science Conference
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- Mar 21
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💡 We are proud to share that our CEO, Emma Mphahlele, has been invited as a delegate to the South African Public Relationship with Science Conference—an exclusive event that happens only once every five years!
This prestigious gathering brings together thought leaders and experts to discuss the role of science in shaping society. We look forward to the insights and impact this experience will bring to African Youth Ignited 4ir and Girls in Robotics Africa!
We are looking forward to hear insights from Dr Mmboneni Muofhe (the DDG: Socio-economic Innovation Partnerships, Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), and from the following special guest speakers:
Dr Vijay Reddy, Distinguished Research Specialist: Equitable Education and Economies (EEE) research division, Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
Dr Nqobile Xaba, Researcher: Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA)
Prof Susan Booysen, Professor Emeritus: University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Dr Komane Lebs Mphahlele, Research Associate: University of Limpopo (UL)
Prof Mamokgethi Phakeng, Chief Executive Officer (CEO): Perspicuity Consulting)
Prof Lindile L. Ndabeni, Executive Director: MeyAgri (Pty) Ltd
Prof Catherine Sutherland, Professor: School of Built Environment and Development Studies, University of KwaZulu- Natal (UKZN]
To learn more about this crucial national event, check National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) for the background:
"The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) is the custodian of science engagement and in this regard a first-ever national survey, the South African Public Relationship with Science (SAPRS) Survey was initiated in 2022. The survey was conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the results have been captured in a report. This report was launched in December 2024 by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation during the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) in Pretoria. For your information and as background, here are the full report on the findings of the survey, as well as the highlights of the report."
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