FameLab Heat part of UNISA Research and Innovation Week
The University of South Africa (UNISA) FameLab heat was part of the institution’s Research and Innovation Week. UNISA also opened the competition to contestants from other institutions, and there was a wide variety of research topics to hear about.
Fulufhelo Mudau (above, 2nd from right) joins the group of FameLab SA semi-finalists – well done!
The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) plays a significant part in rolling FameLab out in South Africa, and Dr Mthuthuzeli Zamxaka from the agency judged the heat along with Professor Ndikho Mtshiselwa from UNISA.
Jive will be tweeting live from the semi-finals, follow @JiveMediaAfrica and tweet us with the hashtag #FameLabSA to show your support for Fulufhelo!
UNISA FameLab SA contestants with the judges – Dr Mthuthuzeli Zamxaka from SAASTA and Professor Ndikho Mtshiselwa from UNISA (4th & 5th from left)
FameLab SA – an opportunity to learn communication skills to share your STEM research
FameLab ® is an initiative of the Cheltenham Festivals. The British Council in collaboration with the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) and Jive Media Africa deliver the FameLab competition in South Africa. Find out more about FameLab South Africa at www.britishcouncil.org.za/famelab
Jive Media Africa creates innovative, cutting edge media strategies and products that challenge and inform. Jive Media Africa are winners of the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) Award in the category "Science Communicator for Public Awareness over the last 5 years". The award was given to Robert Inglis, Director, for his "contribution to the development of the discipline of science communication through innovative and exciting media". Jive Media Africa's Science Spaza initiative was one of three finalists in the 2014 Investing in the Future STEM Skills Development Award.
NSTF Award Winner
Investing in the Future Award Finalist
