The North-West University’s (NWU) Science Centre on its campus in Potchefstroom recently hosted a successful National Science Week (NSW).

The NSW with the theme “Advancing Science Tourism” took place from 5 to 12 August and examined the link between science and the tourism sector.Throughout the entire week more than 200 pupils from various schools in the area attended the different public and science events.

Some of the activities for the week included a tour to the Vredefort Dome, a visit to the Science Centre, a walk through the Botanical Garden, and a trip to the Indigenous Knowledge and Zoology Museum.

“I am extremely excited with the results of the entire event,” said Zelda Friesling, senior administrative assistant of the Science Centre who organised this year’s science week. “I would like to thank my colleagues in the geology and tourism department here at the NWU for all their efforts.”

The NSW was sponsored by the National Research Foundation and the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement. 

Mogomotsi Molokela (left) and Tebogo Motlhongtlhong from BA Seobi Secondary School explore the Science Centre during National Science Week.