National Science and Technology Forum - NSTF

National Science and Technology Forum - NSTF The NSTF is a stakeholder forum for all South African organisations with an interest in science, engineering and technology

The NSTF is a stakeholder forum for all South African organisations with an interest in science, engineering, technology and innovation. It is the largest and most diverse forum of its kind. NSTF is a non-governmental organisation registered as both a non profit company and non profit organisation.

UNLOCKING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL OF RESEARCHOn World Entrepreneurs’ Day (21 August), the NSTF celebrates the Inno...
21/08/2026

UNLOCKING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL OF RESEARCH

On World Entrepreneurs’ Day (21 August), the NSTF celebrates the Innovation and Commercialisation Unit at Stellenbosch University for showing how research can become real-world impact.

The Unit, comprising Innovus Technology Transfer Office, LaunchLab and University of Stellenbosch Enterprises (USE), helps researchers protect their intellectual property, commercialise innovations and develop spin-out companies.

With more than 30 spin-out companies established, the Unit demonstrates what is possible when academic excellence meets entrepreneurial thinking. The Innovation and Commercialisation Unit was the recipient of the 2025 NSTF-South32 Innovation Award: Corporate Organisation, sponsored by NIPMO.

To learn more about the important day and the Unit’s award-winning work, read the media release:https://nstf.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/26WorldEntrepreneursDayRelease.pdf

Prof Stephen Akandwanahoa, Associate Professor of AI and Digital Transformation at NWU - North-West University and the A...
19/08/2026

Prof Stephen Akandwanahoa, Associate Professor of AI and Digital Transformation at NWU - North-West University and the Alpvest Institute for Future Tech, brings a perspective on AI and digital transformation to the online discussion forum on ‘Artificial intelligence (AI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education’.

Be part of the conversation and register: https://nstf.org.za/2026/07/23/artificial-intelligence-in-stem-education-18-19-august-2026/

Dr Mfowabo Maphosa, Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Pretoria and Fellow of the African Instit...
19/08/2026

Dr Mfowabo Maphosa, Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Pretoria and Fellow of the African Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, explores the shift from AI avoidance to AI literacy and how STEM graduates can be prepared for an AI-enabled world of work during the online discussion forum on ‘Artificial intelligence (AI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education’.

Be part of the conversation and register: https://nstf.org.za/2026/07/23/artificial-intelligence-in-stem-education-18-19-august-2026/

Ms Mpolai Koloko, Manager: STEM Education at CSI RSA and Sasol, explores how South Africa can move from AI access to AI ...
19/08/2026

Ms Mpolai Koloko, Manager: STEM Education at CSI RSA and Sasol, explores how South Africa can move from AI access to AI agency while building a more equitable STEM pipeline during the online discussion forum on ‘Artificial intelligence (AI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education’.

Be part of the conversation and register: https://nstf.org.za/2026/07/23/artificial-intelligence-in-stem-education-18-19-august-2026/

Prof Clement Simuja, Associate Professor of Human-Centred Learning and Technology; Senior Editor, Social Sciences and Hu...
19/08/2026

Prof Clement Simuja, Associate Professor of Human-Centred Learning and Technology; Senior Editor, Social Sciences and Humanities Open (Elsevier); and Lead: Human-Centred Learning Technologies Lab (HCLT Lab) in the Faculty of Education at The University of the Western Cape, explores “Why AI Will Fail in South African STEM Classrooms Unless We Put Human Learning First”. He unpacks the insightful topic during the online discussion forum on ‘Artificial intelligence (AI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education’.

Be part of the conversation and register: https://nstf.org.za/2026/07/23/artificial-intelligence-in-stem-education-18-19-august-2026/

Dr Justinus Setshedi, Director of Pre and School Teacher Education at the Department of Higher Education and Training (D...
19/08/2026

Dr Justinus Setshedi, Director of Pre and School Teacher Education at the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the STEM teacher education curriculum during the online discussion forum on ‘Artificial intelligence (AI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education’.

Be part of the conversation and register: https://nstf.org.za/2026/07/23/artificial-intelligence-in-stem-education-18-19-august-2026/

Dr Kathleen Fonseca, Head of the Department of Childhood Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Joha...
19/08/2026

Dr Kathleen Fonseca, Head of the Department of Childhood Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Johannesburg, explores what AI means for learning mathematics and the implications for Initial Teacher Education in Primary Mathematics during the online discussion forum on ‘Artificial intelligence (AI) in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education’.

Be part of the conversation and register: https://nstf.org.za/2026/07/23/artificial-intelligence-in-stem-education-18-19-august-2026/

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Room S140 CSIR North Campus Building 33, Meiring Naude Road Brummeria
Pretoria
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Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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