White men's voices still dominate public science. Here's how to change this: A diversity of voices is important in science communication. Michael D Brown/ShutterstockVisibility in the mass media matters for scientists. It gets funders’ attention. It attracts top students. It can be a pathway to policy influence. Media coverage may even boost the number of times a piece of … [Read more...] about White men’s voices still dominate public science. Here’s how to change this | The Conversation
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First ever seminar in Africa on Mind-Brain-Education (MBE) commences today Exclusive event with internationally acclaimed US authors of “Neuroteach: Brain science and the future of education” aimed at teachers and educators
First ever seminar in Africa on Mind-Brain-Education (MBE) commences today Exclusive event with internationally acclaimed US authors of “Neuroteach: Brain science and the future of education” aimed at teachers and educators: First ever seminar in Africa on Mind-Brain-Education (MBE) commences today Exclusive event with internationally acclaimed US authors of “Neuroteach: Brain … [Read more...] about First ever seminar in Africa on Mind-Brain-Education (MBE) commences today Exclusive event with internationally acclaimed US authors of “Neuroteach: Brain science and the future of education” aimed at teachers and educators
Science in Africa: homegrown solutions and talent must come first | The Conversation
Science in Africa: homegrown solutions and talent must come first: There's more and more good science news coming from Africa. Romolo Tavani/ShutterstockIt’s been a recurring refrain: Africa still lags woefully behind the rest of the world in generating new scientific knowledge. As figures collated by the World Bank in 2014 show, the continent – home to around 16% of the … [Read more...] about Science in Africa: homegrown solutions and talent must come first | The Conversation
Science department takes on Treasury over damaging budget cuts
Science department takes on Treasury over damaging budget cuts: Science and Technology Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane has expressed concern about the budget allocated to her department, saying officials are in discussion with Treasury to appeal for more funds. "We are not happy with the level where we are. We understand the constraints the country is facing, [but] … [Read more...] about Science department takes on Treasury over damaging budget cuts
Design thinking can make kids see science – and themselves – differently | The Conversation
Design thinking can make kids see science - and themselves - differently: Design thinking workshop. HPI at UCTOne of South Africa’s many complex challenges involves fixing and improving its education system. As part of this, the government has come up with a national strategy for three crucial teaching and learning areas: mathematics, science and technology. The aim is to … [Read more...] about Design thinking can make kids see science – and themselves – differently | The Conversation
