Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Workshops 2023
Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is hosting a number of workshops across South Africa with the aim of enhancing the scientific skills of promising young researchers.
At the workshops, learners will have the opportunity to delve into topics based on the 13 Eskom Expo categories, in order to conduct research, or expand on existing research plans.
Learners/Teachers are required to contact a respective provincial coordinator in their province to register to take part, or register via a link provided where applicable. Dates and contact details & registration links are below:
FREE STATE
14 February 2023: Teacher & Learner workshop at Brandwag Primary School | 14:00 – 16:00
16 February 2023: Teacher & Learner workshop at The Sentinel Primary | 14:00 – 16:00
16 February 2023: Teacher & Learner workshop at Hoërskool Harrismith | 14:00 – 16:00
22 February 2023: Teacher & Learner workshop at St. Andrew’s Welkom | 14:00 – 16:00
23 February 2023: Teacher workshop at Boitjhorisong Resource Centre | 14:00 – 16:00
10 March 2023: Learner Workshop with Curro Bloemfontein | 13:00-17:00
15 March 2023: Bloemfontein Learner Workshop at Central University of Technology | 14:00 – 17:00
17 March 2023: Harrismith Learner Workshop at Harrismith Hoërskool School | 14:00-17:00
19 April 2023: Learner Workshop at Torronto Hall of St. Andrew’s in Welkom | 14h00 – 17h00
20 April 2023: Learner Workshop at Boitjhorisong Resource Centre in Sasolburg | 14h00 – 17h00
To register, click here
Enquiries: nicho@exposcience.co.za
MPUMALANGA
17 February 2023: Learner workshop at Nelspruit Primary School | 14h00 – 15h00
18 February 2023: Learner workshop at Oasis College in Kabokweni | 09h00 – 12h00
24 February 2023: Learner workshop at Secunda Hoërskool | 14:00 – 15:30
25 February 2023: Learner workshop at Kiriyatswane Secondary School | 09:00 – 11:30
04 March 2023: Learner workshop at Mashishing Secondary School | 09:00 – 12:00
17 March 2023: Learners and educator workshop at Wesselton Primary School for grade 6 to Grade 12 learners | 14h00 – 16h00
18 March 2023: Learners and educator workshop at Wesselton Primary School for Gert Sibande Region learners | 09h00 – 11h30
29 March 2023: Learners and educator workshop at Stanwest Combined School for all the learners who attended workshop 1 in Secunda | Workshop to cover “Finalisation of Research Topics and completion of research plans” | 08h30 – 12h00
31 March 2023: Learners and educator workshop at Alex Benjamin Secondary School | 08h30 – 12h00
13 April 2023: Nkangala workshop | Mpanama Secondary School | Expo documents needed for Science Fairs (Completion of Research Plans) | 14h00 – 16h00)
14 April 2023: Gert Sibande workshop | Wesselton Primary School | Expo documents needed for Science Fairs (Completion of Research Plans) | 13h00 – 15h30)
19 April 2023: Nkangala workshop | Middelburg Primary School | Expo documents needed for Science Fairs (Completion of Research Plans) | 14h00 – 16h00)
20 April 2023: Gert Sibande workshop | Piet Retief Schools workshop number 2 | Expo documents needed for Science Fairs (Completion of Research Plans) | 14h00 – 16h00)
21 April 2023: Bohlabela workshop | Skhila Secondary School | Expo documents needed for Science Fairs (Completion of Research Plans) | 13h00 – 15h30)
25 April 2023: Nkangala workshop | Middelburg Mine Schools | Expo documents needed for Science Fairs (Completion of Research Plans) | 14h00 – 16h00)
RSVP by WhatsApp only: 073 305 9698
Enquiries: innocent@exposcience.co.za
KWAZULU-NATAL
16 February 2023: Workshop for primary schools | MANCOSA, 26 Aliwal Street, Durban | 08:30 – 14:00
17 February 2023: Workshop for high schools | MANCOSA, 26 Aliwal Street, Durban | 08:30 – 14:00
23 February 2023: Learner workshop at Montarena Secondary School, Chatsworth | 13:00 – 14:00
3 April 2023: KZN Online Workshop – Conducting Social Science Type of Research Projects | 14:00 | Register here
4 April 2023: KZN Online Workshop – Conducting Engineering Type of Research Projects | 14:00 | Register here
5 April 2023: KZN Online Workshop – Conducting Scientific Investigation Type of Research Projects | 14:00 | Register here
6 April 2023: KZN Online Workshop – Conducting Mathematics Type of Research Projects and doing a literature review | 14:00 | Register here
11 April 2023: KZN E-STREAM Cyber Club Online Workshop with WESSA | 13:00 – 14:00
13 April 2023: Southern KZN Region – Ugu District – Teacher- Learner Orientation Workshop at Port Shepstone High School
14 April 2023: Southern KZN Region – Ugu District – Teacher- Learner Orientation Workshop at Nombuso High School and Zithokozise High School
18 April 2023: KZN Central Region: iLembe District -Teacher- Learner Orientation Workshop at Iziphozethu Primary School 09:00 – 13:30
19 April 2023: KZN Central Region: Umlazi District-Teacher Orientation Workshop at Durban East Primary School 12:00 – 1400
19 April 2023: KZN Central Region: Umlazi District-Teacher Orientation Workshop at Grosvenor Boys High School 12:00 – 14:00
19 April 2023: KZN Central Region: Pinetown District-Teacher Orientation Workshop at Pitlockry Primary School 12:00 – 14:00
20 April 2023: NKZN Region – Uthukela District R&I Camp 08:30 – 15:00 and new judges training workshop at Ladysmith High School 12:00 – 14:00
24 April 2022: SKZN Region – Ugu District – Teacher-Learner Development Workshop at Egerton Primary School (09:00 – 12:00) with judges training session at 11:00 – 12:00.
25 April 2023: SKZN Region – Harry Gwala District – Teacher-Learner Orientation Workshop at Mlozana Primary 08:30 – 13:00
26 April 2023: SKZN Region – Harry Gwala District – Teacher-Learner Orientation Workshop at Ixopo 08:30 – 13:00
To register, click here
Enquiries: nalini@exposcience.co.za
GAUTENG
17 February 2023: Learner workshop at Johannesburg Botanical Gardens Environmental Education Centre | 14:30 – 16:30
21 February 2023: Learner workshop at Pretoria Botanical Gardens Environmental Education Centre (2 Cussonia Street, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184) | 14:30 – 16:30
22 February 2023: Learner workshop at Future Nations School Fleurhof (Halite Road, Hyacinth Rd, Fleurhof, Randburg, 1709) | 14:30 – 16:30
24 February 2023: Learner workshop at St Dominics School | 14:30 – 16:30
(Please confirm your school attendance and number of learners. Maximum 10 learners per school)
9 March 2023: Learner workshop at Laerskool Eendracht, located at 89 Bosman St, Pretoria Central,
14 March 2023: Learner Workshop for Primary School Learners in Ekurhuleni South, Gauteng East & Ekurhuleni North who took part in Workshop 1 | Royal Schools Alberton (Kliprivier Road &, J G Strijdom Rd, Albertsdal, Alberton | 14:30 – 16:30
15 March 2023: High School Learners in Ekurhuleni South, Gauteng East & Ekurhuleni North who took part in Workshop 1 | Royal Schools Alberton (Kliprivier Road &, J G Strijdom Rd, Albertsdal, Alberton | 14:30 – 16:30
16 March 2023: Primary School Learners in Sedibeng East, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg West, Johannesburg Central, Sedibeng West who took part in Workshop 1 | Future Nations School Fleurhof (Halite Road, Hyacinth Rd, Fleurhof, Randburg) | 14:30 – 16:30
17 March 2023: High School Learners in Sedibeng East, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg West, Johannesburg Central, Sedibeng West who took part in Workshop 1 | Future Nations School Fleurhof (Halite Road, Hyacinth Rd, Fleurhof, Randburg) | 14:30 – 16:30
To register, click here
Enquiries: raven@exposcience.co.za
NORTHERN CAPE
22 February 2023: Teacher workshop at Sol Plaatje University (William Pescod Campus, Room WP 20 – the lab – from 15:00 – 17:00
23 February 2023: Learner workshop at Tetlanyo High School | 14:00 – 16:00
Enquiries: chris@exposcience.co.za
LIMPOPO
11 February 2023: Mopani Teacher and learner training workshop at Kingfisher School in Phalaborwa, Mopani region | 08:30 – 15:45
3 March 2023: Capricorn Educator and learner workshop at Masedibu High School, Polokwane
18 March 2023: Waterberg Educator and learner workshop at Mokopane Primary School
28 March 2023: Vhembe Educator and learner workshop at Mbilwi Secondary, Sibasa
5 April 2023: Waterberg Educator and learner workshop at Maope High, Bela Bela
6 April 2023: Vhembe Educator and learner workshop at Vuwani Science Centre, Vuwani
26 April 2023: Mopani Educator and learner workshop at Sevengwana High, Tzaneen
1 June 2023: Capricorn Educator and learner workshop at Jane Furse Comprehensive, Jane Furse
Enquiries: sure@exposcience.co.za
EASTERN CAPE
7 – 8 February 2023: Learner workshop in Makhanda
9 February 2023: Learner workshop in Cradock
10 February 2023: Learner workshop in Middelburg
11 February 2023: Learner workshop in Whittlesea
13 – 17 February 2023 Learner workshop in Queenstown
23 February 2023: Educator and learner workshop at Ndzondlelo High School for schools around the Zwide area, PE
24 February 2023: Educator and learner workshop for schools around New Brighton
Tue 28 February 2023: Educator and learner workshop at the George McLachlan Hall in Joubertina
6 March 2023: Venue TBC – Educator and learner workshop at Mdanstane School in East London
7 March 2023: Venue TBC – Schools in East London
8 March 2023: Educator and learner workshop at Umtata Tech High School (UTHS) and Jonguhlanga – Schools around the venue are invited to attend
9 March 2023: Educator and learner workshop at Umtata High School (UHS) – Schools around the venue are invited to attend
10 March 2023: Mthatha venue TBC
11 March 2023: Venue TBC- Schools around Cofimvaba
13 & 14 March 2023: Schools in Queenstown
27 & 31 March 2023: Schools in Kariega and Dispatch, PE
14 April 2023: Educator Workshop at Hoërskool P.J. Olivier in Makhanda | 14h00
20 April 2023: Educator Workshop in King Williamstown
21 April 2023: Educator Workshop in East London
TBC: Educator Workshops in PE
Enquiries: fredy@exposcience.co.za
WESTERN CAPE
08 February 2023: Cape Town Region: Teacher Workshop (Virtual) | 15:30 | ZOOM
14 February 2023: West Coast Region: Teacher Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 15:00 | Vredendal SS
16 February 2023: West Coast Region: Teacher Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 15:00 | West Coast Fossil Park (Vredenburg)
18 February 2023: Cape Town Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 09:00 | Durbanville LS
18 February 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 09:00 | Heatherlands HS (George)
23 February 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 14:30 | Panorama PS (Riversdale)
24 February 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 14:30 | Indwe SS (Mossel Bay)
24 February 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 14:30 | Bridgton SS (Oudtshoorn)
25 February 2023: Cape Town Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 09:00 | Centre of Science and Technology (COSAT)
25 February 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 09:00 | Heatherlands HS (George)
25 February 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 09:00 | Concordia HS (Knysna)
03 March 2023: West Coast Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 15:h00 | Vredendal SS (Vredenburg)
04 March 2023: West Coast Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 09:00 | New Vredenburg HS (Vredenburg)
04 March 2023: Stellenbosch Region: STEM@Maties Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | 09:00 | Stellenbosch University
9 March 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | Panorama PS (Riversdale) | 14:30
9 March 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | H M Dlikidla (Beaufort West) | 14:30
10 March 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | Indwe SS (Mossel Bay) | 15:00
10 March 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | Bridgton SS (Oudtshoorn) | 15:00
11 March 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | Heatherlands HS (George) | 09:00
11 March 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher / Learner Workshop (Face-to-Face) | Concordia HS (Knysna) | 09:00
13 April 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Outeniqua HS – George) | 14h30
14 April 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Indwe SS – Mossel Bay) | 15h00
14 April 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Bridgton SS – Oudtshoorn) | 15h00
14 April 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Bridgton SS – Oudtshoorn) – 15h00
15 April 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Heatherlands HS – George) | 09h00
15 April 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Concordia HS – Knysna) | 09h00
15 April 2023: Stellenbosch Region: STEM@Maties Teacher / Learner Workshop (Stellenbosch University) | 09:00
19 April 2023: Cape Town Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Nal’ikamva PS – Mfuleni) | 15h00
20 April 2023: Eden Karoo Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Panorama PS – Riversdale) | 14h30
20 April 2023: West Coast Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (Vredendal SS – Vredendal) | 15h00
21 April 2023: West Coast Region: Teacher-Learner Workshop (West Coast Fossil Park – Vredenburg) | 15h00
Enquiries: lyndon@exposcience.co.za
NORTH WEST
23 February 2023: Teacher and learner workshop at Tshirologo Primary School, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Ventersdorp | 12h00 – 14h00
28 February 2023: Teacher and learner workshop at Thuto Legacy- Zeerust, Ngaka Modiri Molema region, Ramotshere Moiloa Sub-district | 13h00 – 15h00
2 March 2023: Teacher and learner workshop at Thusong Centre- Setlagole, Ngaka Modiri Molema region, Ratlou Sub-district | 13h00 – 15h00
2 March 2023: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Teacher and learner workshop at Kagisano Molopo
3 March 2023: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Teacher and learner workshop in Naledi
7 March 2023: Bojanala Teacher and learner workshop- Moses Kotane East
9 March 2023: Bojanala Teacher and learner workshop- Madibeng
14 April 2023: Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati – Teacher and learner workshop (Vryburg) | 13h00-15h00
17 April 2023: Ngaka Modiri Molema- Teacher and learner workshop (Mafikeng) | 12h00-14h00
19 April 2023: Bojanala- Teacher and learner workshop (Rustenburg- Grenswag Hoërskool) | 12h30-15h30
20 April 2023: Bojanala- Teacher and learner workshop (Moses Kotane West- Mabeskraal) | 09h00-12h00
21 April 2023: Dr Kenneth Kaunda – Teacher and learner workshop (Matlosana- Milner High) | 12h00-14h00
22 April 2023: Dr Kenneth Kaunda – Teacher and learner workshop (Potchefstroom) | 09h00-12h00
24 April 2023: Bojanala- Teacher and learner workshop (Moretele- Makapanstad- Mmanka Technical) | 12h00-15h00
Enquiries: mmabatho@exposcience.co.za
More dates will be added as they become available…
Learners are encouraged to start working on their research projects, which should fit within one of the 13 Eskom Expo categories. Learners who need a launchpad can click here for a plan to get started with their research plans.
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