VISION
To contribute to the improvement of life of Southern African nations by improving scientific knowledge and skills through the utilization of interactive living science and technology discovery centres (S&T centres).
SAASTEC is recognised by the South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) as representing interactive science centres in the country.
MISSION
To contribute to the improvement of life of Southern African nations by improving scientific knowledge and skills through the utilization of interactive living science and technology discovery centres (S&T centres).
To disseminate knowledge in science and technology to the public in general and the youth in particular through imaginative and enjoyable hands-on exhibits, displays and programmes, so that they can appreciate the relevance of science and technology in their daily lives.
Space regulation for the long-term sustainability of outer space
Continue reading →The Royal Society of South Africa has as its aim the furtherance of all aspects of science, and is the oldest multi-disciplinary science-based Society in South Africa. It consists of Fellows and Foreign Associates who are elected solely on the basis of their scientific standing, and Members elected on the basis of their interest in science
Continue reading →The SA Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to the promotion of Clinical Biochemistry and Chemical Pathology in Africa. The SAACB is affiliated to the IFCC. The membership of the association is open to scientists, technologists and medical personnel who have an interest in diagnostic clinical chemistry and chemical pathology. In addition, corporate membership is also available to any interested corporate bodies and companies. The Association provides a forum for intellectual and scientific interchange, is responsible for organising and contributing to the annual South African Pathology Congress and also makes available a number of educational awards to eligible individuals.
Continue reading →Since its founding in 1990, the SA Black Technical & Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO) has grown into a national organisation representing thousands of members in the science and engineering disciplines.
Continue reading →The National Laboratory Association will look after the interests of the large number of laboratories in South Africa. This includes measuring, testing, calibration, verification and other bodies, as well as laboratories which operate in well-defined areas of R&D in the natural and applied sciences.
The objectives of the new National Laboratory Association is to become a truly representative association for accredited and non-accredited member laboratories.
The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa (ASSA), formed in 1922, is a body consisting of both amateur and professional astronomers.
Continue reading →CREST covers the broad fields of bibliometrics and scientometrics, research on higher education knowledge production, human resources in science and technology, research evaluation and impact assessment studies and studies on the communication patterns of scientists.
Continue reading →The SA Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) is the legislated regulatory body for natural science practitioners in South Africa.
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