Eskom Expo for Young Scientists is conducting a range of activities across South Africa with the aim of enhancing the scientific skills of promising young researchers.
Research and Innovation Camps
A number of Research and Innovation (R&I) Camps will also be hosted across the country to equip budding researchers with the tools to produce award-winning projects. This initiative is a special intervention for learners who have been identified as promising young scientists.
These learners have been hand-picked due to their outstanding performances at Eskom Expo Regional Science Fairs, or at the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF). At these exclusive camps, learners will be given one-on-one assistance to improve and build on their research ideas. They will also be assisted by qualified scientists, researchers, mentors and teachers who are experts in their respective fields.
Teachers will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the young scientists at the camps, as they will work closely with Eskom Expo staff to provide at-school support.
Workshops
At the planned 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. The hands-on nature of the workshops allows students to engage actively with scientific concepts, enhancing their understanding and encouraging a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Innovation (STEMI) fields. Overall, Eskom Expo workshops contribute significantly to the growth and success of young scientists, empowering them to make meaningful contributions to the world of science and innovation.
A host of activities are listed below, along with dates, times and venues. Eskom Expo Provincial Coordinators’ contact details can be accessed here.
Province | Region | Date | Time | Venue/Address | Activity | How to take part | |
Limpopo | Capricorn | 08/12/2023 | 0:h00 | Capricorn High School, Polokwane | R&I Camp | Physical attendance | |
Mopani | 12/12/2023 | 09:00 | Giyani Science Centre | R&I Camp | Physical attendance | ||
Vhembe | 09/12/2023 | 09:00 | Mbilwi High School, Sibasa | R&I Camp | Physical attendance | ||
Waterberg | 14/12/2023 | 10:00 | Mabalane Seleka Technical, Waterberg | R&I Camp | Physical attendance | ||
Mpumalanga | Gert Sibande | 25/11/2023 | 09:00 | Secunda Hoërskool | Committee meeting | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Ehlanzeni | 01/12/2023 | 10:00 | Curro Mbombela | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Bohlabela | 04/12/2023 | 10:00 | Lydenburg Primary | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Bohlabela | 05/12/2023 | 10:00 | Hoshani Science Centre | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Gert Sibande | 02/12/2023 | 10:00 | Hoërskool Secunda | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Gert Sibande | 30/11/2023 | 10:00 | Hoërskool Standarton | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Gert Sibande | 08/12/2023 | 10:00 | Hoërskool Hogenhout | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Nkangala | 09/12/2023 | 10:00 | Robert Carruthers Primary | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Gauteng | Ekurhuleni | 02/12/2023 | 09:00–15:00 | JHB Environmental Education Centre | Provincial R&I Camp (Primary School Participants) | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Gauteng South | |||||||
Johannesburg | |||||||
Northern Gauteng | |||||||
Ekurhuleni | 5/12/2023 | 09:00–12:00 | JHB Environmental Education Centre | R&I Mini Camp | Invitation (Projects presented at the South African Youth Water Prize and RTMC PET will be upgraded for participation and District and Regional Events | ||
Gauteng South | Dept. of Water and Sanitation + Road Traffic Management Corporation PET programme collaboration | ||||||
Johannesburg | |||||||
Northern Gauteng | |||||||
Ekurhuleni | 10/12/2023 | 09:00–15:00 | Provincial R&I Camp (High School Participants) | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |||
Gauteng South | JHB Environmental Education Centre | ||||||
Johannesburg | |||||||
Northern Gauteng | |||||||
North West | Bojanala | 01/12/2023 | 08:00-15:00 | Waterkloof Hills Secondary | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Ngaka Modiri Molema | 05/12/2023 | 09:00-15:00 | Ramotshere High School- Dinokana | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Free State | Welkom | 04/12/2023 | 08:00-16:00 | Welkom Gimnasium | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Bethlehem | 05/12/2023 | 08:00-16:00 | Harrismith Hoërskool | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Bethlehem | 06/12/2023 | 08:00-16:00 | UFS-Qwa Qwa | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Bloemfontein | 08/12/2023 | 08:00-16:00 | CUT-Humanitas | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
KZN | Far North | 17/11/2023 | 08:00-15:00 | Mtubatuba Library | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Southern | 22/11/2023 | 08:00-15:00 | R.A. Enger Primary School | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Central | 01/12/2023 | 08:00-15:00 | DUT | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
North Coast | 04/12/2023 | 08:00-15:00 | UNIZULU Science Centre | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Northern | 07/12/2023 | 08:00-15:00 | Newcastle High School | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Northern Cape | Kalahari | 01/12/2023 | 13:00-17:00 | Science Centre Mothibistad | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Namakwa | 04/12/2023 | 13:00-17:00 | Aggeneys Primary | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Kimberley | 07/12/2023 | 13:00-17:00 | Sol Plaatjie University | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Kalahari | 06/12/2023 | 13:00-17:00 | Curro Kathu | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Eastern Cape | Mthatha | 13-15/11 | 08:00-13:00 | Ugie and Maclear | Learner & Educator Workshop | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Mthatha | 16-17/11 | 08:00-13:00 | Trinset College Mthatha | Learner & Educator Workshop | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Mthatha | 18/11/2023 | 09:00-15h30 | Khanyisa High School | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
East London | 22/11/2023 | 11:00-13h00 | Mandla Makuphula Institute | Learner & Educator Workshop | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
East London | 23/11/2023 | 11:00-13:00 | Rubusana, Upper Demo | Learner & Educator Workshop | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
East London | 24/11/2023 | 11:00-13:00 | Bundy Park | Learner & Educator Workshop | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
EC Province | 25/11/2023 | All day | The Whitehouse Guesthouse | Provincial Imbizo | Expo Provincial Committee | ||
PE | 01/12/2023 | 09:00-15:30 | Paterson High School | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
PE | 06/12/2023 | 09:00-15:30 | Nelson Mandela Bay Science and Technology Centre | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Makhanda | 17/12/2023 | 09:00-15:30 | Victoria Girls High | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Western Cape | Oudtshoorn | 28/11/2023 | 10:00 – 15:00 | Bridgton SS | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | |
Oudtshoorn | 29/11/2023 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Bridgton SS | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Paarl | 04/12/2023 | 09:00 – 15:00 | New Orleans SS | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Porterville | 05/12/2023 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Porterville PS | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Cape Town | 05/12/2023 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Mitchell’s Plain HS | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Saldanha | 05/12/2023 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Diazville HS | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||
Saldanha | 06/12/2023 | 09:00 – 15:00 | Diazville HS | R&I Camp | Physical attendance (Invited learners only) | ||