Globally, established networks of interactive science centres prove that these facilities are vital in strengthening
a culture of science. South Africa's Minister Ngubane announced the launch of a Commonwealth Science Council programme called ‘CommQuest’ which aims to provide a platform in Commonwealth countries to highlight the crucial role that science and technology plays in sustainable development.
According to Minister Ngubane, "CommQuest seeks to find innovative ways of improving PUSET by encouraging the development and use of interactive science discovery centres. These science discovery centres will complement conventional teaching and learning methods and encourage an interest in science and technology, especially among young
people."
The Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology embarks this year "on an active campaign to develop a network of science discovery centres in South Africa, and will call on all stakeholders to contribute to this important
initiative."
Science in Africa takes a look into the role that interactive science centres have played in Southern Africa.
Globally, established networks of interactive science centres prove that these facilities are vital in strengthening
a culture of science. South Africa's Minister Ngubane announced the launch of a Commonwealth Science Council programme called ‘CommQuest’ which aims to provide a platform in Commonwealth countries to highlight the crucial role that science and technology plays in sustainable development.
According to Minister Ngubane, "CommQuest seeks to find innovative ways of improving PUSET by encouraging the development and use of interactive science discovery centres. These science discovery centres will complement conventional teaching and learning methods and encourage an interest in science and technology, especially among young
people."