African scholars to share ideas on Africa's development
Africa's Mathematics and Science graduates are meeting at the 10th annual Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) Conference in Limpopo next week to discuss topics like "Innovation and Entrepreneurship", “Biofuels and Rural Development", and "Scientific Food Security”.
Taking place at the University of Limpopo, Turfloop Campus, on 14 March, the conference will be held under the theme, The Africa We Want. The Conference is aimed at building knowledge and projecting African voices in various disciplines and discourses about the continent and the diaspora.
It is organised by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), in partnership with the University of Limpopo, the Department of Science and Technology, the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF).
Media are invited as follows:
Date: Monday, 14 March 2016
Time: 8h30
Venue: University of Limpopo, R40 Hall.
Enquiries:
David Mandaha
Assistant Director: Media Relations
Cell: 072 126 8910
Tel: 012 843 6806
E-mail: David.Mandaha@dst.gov.za
