On Saturday, 1 August 2015 the Mahikeng campus of the North West University was abuzz with activity at the launch of National Science Week. The week was formally opened by Minister of Science and Technology, Naledi Pandor. Minister Pandor also visited the exhibition stand hosted jointly by TIA – the Technology and Innovation Agency – and the NWDC.

TIA and the NWDC have partnered to spread awareness of innovation support funds currently available to inventors and patent developers through TIA. Contact Hantie Hoogkamer at the NWDC Rustenburg branch for more information – 014 594 2570.

A number of interactive and educational activities are offered for the North West Province during National Science Week which runs from 1 to 8 August 2015 – click here to see the programme for the North West Province.