Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is excited to kick off 2025 with a series of dynamic workshops across South Africa, designed to elevate the scientific skills of aspiring young researchers and innovators.
These workshops offer learners an invaluable opportunity to explore topics aligned with the 13 Eskom Expo research categories, empowering them to develop groundbreaking research or refine existing research plans; while equipping educators with tools to assist learners.
This year’s Eskom Expo participants will gain hands-on experience, expert guidance, and insights into conducting impactful scientific investigations that address real-world challenges.
Learners and teachers interested in attending workshops are encouraged to contact their respective provincial coordinators or register using the provided link where applicable.
Below, find the full details on workshop dates, venues, contact information, and registration links:
WESTERN CAPE
Date | Venue | Contact/Register |
22 Jan | West Coast: Teacher Workshop (West Coast Fossil Park at 15:00) |
weskus.eskom.expo@gmail.com |
23 Jan | West Coast: Teacher Workshop (Porterville Primary School at 15:00) |
weskus.eskom.expo@gmail.com |
24 Jan | Eden Karoo: Teacher Workshop (Virtual at 15:00) | puffels@cyberperk.co.za |
25 Jan | Cape Town: Teacher Workshop (STAR College Bridgetown at 09:00) | admin@ctexpo.org.za |
30 Jan | Eden Karoo: Teacher & Learner Workshop (Riversdale & Oudtshoorn at 14:15) |
puffels@cyberperk.co.za |
31 Jan | Eden Karoo: Teacher & Learner Workshop (Mossel Bay & Knysna or Plettenberg Bay at 14:15) |
puffels@cyberperk.co.za |
1 Feb | Eden Karoo: Teacher & Learner Workshop (George @ 09:00) |
puffels@cyberperk.co.za |
15 Feb | Cape Town: Teacher & L earner Workshop (COSAT @ 09:00) |
admin@ctexpo.org.za |
15 Feb | Stellenbosch: Teacher & Learner Workshop (Worcester @ 09:00) |
toinettehorn.ekspo@gmail.com |
21 Feb | Eden Karoo: Teacher & Learner Workshop (Mossel Bay @ 14:15) |
puffels@cyberperk.co.za |
22 Feb | Cape Town: Teacher & L earner Workshop (Edgemead HS @ 09:00) |
admin@ctexpo.org.za |
22 Feb | Eden Karoo: Teacher & Learner Workshop (George @ 09:00) |
puffels@cyberperk.co.za |
22 Feb | Stellenbosch: Teacher & Learner Workshop (Stellenbosch @ 09:00) |
toinettehorn.ekspo@gmail.com |
27 Feb | Eden Karoo: Teacher & Learner Workshop (Riversdale @ 14:15) |
puffels@cyberperk.co.za |
MPUMALANGA
Date | Venue | Contact/Register |
28 Jan |
Ehlanzeni Teacher Training Workshop at 16:00 (Open to all teachers, committee members and mentors) |
Click here to register |
29 Jan |
Gert Sibande Teacher Training Workshop at 16:00 (Open to all teachers, committee members and mentors) |
Click here to register |
30 Jan |
Nkangala Teacher Training Workshop 16:00 (Open to all teachers, committee members and mentors) |
Click here to register |
31 Jan |
Bohlabela Teacher Training Workshop 16:00 (Open to all teachers, committee members and mentors) |
Click here to register |
LIMPOPO
Date | Venue | Contact/Register |
04 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 13:00 to 16:00 (Leboneng, Mopani) | mosibutsanal@gmail.com |
05 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 13:00 to 16:00 (Rixile, Mopani) | mosibutsanal@gmail.com |
14 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 13:00 to 16:00 (Giyani Science Centre) | mosibutsanal@gmail.com |
15 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 9:00 to 14:00 (Sekgosese, Vhembe) | phalanndwandifelani@gmail.com |
15 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 9:00 to 14:00 (Shingwedzi, Vhembe) | phalanndwandifelani@gmail.com |
21 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 9:00 to 14:00 (Tivumbeni College, Tzaneen) | mosibutsanal@gmail.com |
22 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 9:00 to 14:00 (Seagotle Mopani East) | mosibutsanal@gmail.com |
22 Feb | Teacher & learner workshop 9:00 to 14:00 (Bela Bela, Waterberg) | boikhutsol@gmail.com |
GAUTENG
Date | Venue | Contact/Register |
15 Feb | Provincial Educator Conference for Grade 4 – 12 teachers (University of Pretoria’s Javette Centre). All educators interested in participating in Eskom Expo are encouraged to attend the conference, where they will receive training on guiding learners to successfully complete their research projects. | Click here to register |
18 Feb | Regional Educator Workshop for Grade 4 – 12 teachers (Arcellor Mittal Science Centre, Sebokeng). All educators from the Sedibeng East and Sedibeng West and surrounding Districts are invited to attend the educator workshop. | Click here to register |
22 Feb | Provincial Educator Conference for Grade 4 – 12 teachers (Tentative venue: Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Johannesburg). All educators interested in participating in Eskom Expo are encouraged to attend the conference, where they will receive training on guiding learners to successfully complete their research projects. | Click here to register |
25 Feb | Educator and Learner Workshop for Grade 6 – 11 teachers and learners (Sedibeng East). Venue to be confirmed. | Click here to register |
26 Feb | Educator and Learner Workshop for Grade 6 – 11 teachers and learners (Sedibemg West). Venue to be confirmed. All learners and educators from Northern Gauteng Region are invited to the session to discover the fundamentals of conducting an expo project | Click here to register |
26 Feb | Regional Educator and Learner Workshop for Grade 4 – 8 teachers and learners (Northern Gauteng). Venue to be confirmed. All learners and educators from Northern Gauteng Region are invited to the session to discover the fundamentals of conducting an Expo project. | Click here to register |
28 Feb | Educator and learner workshop for Grade 9 – 11 teachers and learners (Northern Gauteng). Venue to be confirmed. All learners and educators from Northern Gauteng Region are invited to the session to discover the fundamentals of conducting an Eskom Expo project. | Click here to register |
FREE STATE
Date | Venue | Contact/Register |
11 Feb | Botshabelo Workshop 1 for all grades (Venue TBC) | Register here |
12 Feb | Welkom Workshop 1 for Grade 4-6, Grade 7-12 (St. Andrew’s) | Register here |
18 Feb | Bloemfontein Workshop 1 for all grades (Brandwag) | Register here |
14 Feb | Online Project Support: Ideation for all grades (Link TBC) | |
18 Feb | Harrismith Workshop 1 for all grades (Harrismith High School) | Register here |
19 Feb | Qwa Qwa Workshop 1 for all grades (The Sentinel) | Register here |
19 Feb | Thaba Nchu Workshop 1 for all grades (Moroka High School) | Register here |
20 Feb | Sasolburg Workshop 1 for all grades (AJ Jacobs) | Register here |
21 Feb | Online Project Support: Research Plan (Link TBC) | |
25 Feb | Rouxville Workshop 1 for all grades (Naledi Primary School) | Register here |
26 Feb | Trompsburg Workshop 1 for all grades (PT Sanders) | Register here |
27 Feb | Koffiefontein Workshop 1 for all grades (Diamandhoogte) | Register here |
04 Mar | Online Project Support: Research Plan (Link TBC) | |
05 Mar | Welkom Workshop and Online Project Support: Literature Review for Grade 1-3 (St. Andrew’s) | Register here |
06 Mar | Online Project Support: Engineering Projects | |
13 Mar | Online Project Support: Computer Science Projects (Link TBC) |
NORTHERN CAPE
11 Feb | Women & Girls In Stem Conference: Vuyolwethu High School, Kimberley | Click here to register |
13 Feb | Women & Girls In Stem Conference: Baitiredi Tech & Comm High School, Kalahari | Click here to register |
27 Feb | Women & Girls In Stem Conference: Namakwaland High School, Namakwa | Click here to register |
More dates will be added as they become available…
Registration to take part in Eskom Expo is open. Learners in grades 4 to 12, and those from TVET colleges in NC2 to NC4, can register their projects by clicking here. Learners who registered before can click here to log in and update their details. Learners looking for a launchpad to kickstart their research journey can click here for a step-by-step guide to developing their research plans.
Resources and templates are also available to assist learners with their research projects. To access resources, click here.
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Is a learner allowed to register individually, even if she/he is not from the above mentioned provinces?.
Learners can register as individuals or groups or two.