The vision for the South African nanoscience and nanotechnology school is to create a pool of nanoscientists sufficiently trained to conduct nanoscience research. The theme for 2009 is "addressing the fundamentals of nanoscience and advanced applications in the field of health and water".
The school will focus on training aspirant and experienced scientists from all corners of the globe, on the frontiers and fundamentals of nanoscience and the application of the technology in the field of water and health. The school will bring together experts in the field to present courses, covering topics in physics, chemistry, life sciences, advanced materials characterisation, electronics and fabrication techniques. Participants will have an opportunity for hands-on experience in characterisation techniques, in addition discussions and debates will be conducted around safety and ethical issues of nanotechnology.
Focus areas:
Fundamentals (22 November to 2 December 2009)
* Nano in nature and history
* Fundamentals in nanosciences
* Frontiers in nanosciences
* Characteristics of nanomaterials
* Physics and nanosciences
* Chemistry and nanosciences
* Biology and nanosciences
* Characterisation techniques
* Electronics and nanosciences
* Fabrication of nanostructures
* Applications in industry
Advanced applications (22 to 27 November 2009)
* Health: Drug delivery
* Water
Registration dates
Registration commences on 31 May 2009
Early registration: 30 August 2009
Registration deadline: 30 September 2009
Registration fee (€1 = ZAR 12)
Early registration fee: ZAR 500
Regular registration fee: ZAR 800
Date: 22 November to 2 December 2009
Venue: Farm Inn Lodge, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Accommodation: Convenient and affordable accommodation is available at own cost.
Further Information:
Thereza Botha (School organiser)
Tel: 012 807 0869
Fax: 012 807 1699
E-mail: thereza@technoscene.co.za
Issued by: Department of Science and Technology
12 May 2009
Source: Department of Science and Technology (http://www.dst.gov.za)
