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From left: Dr Tanja Reinhardt, Mr Siphamandla Khoza and Ms Felicia Vilakazi.
UPSTREAM TRAINING TRUST FUND SPONSORS MOBiLE SCiENCE LAB AT UKZN
Through generous sponsorship from the Upstream Training Trust Fund (UTT), UKZN’s Science and Technology Education Centre (STEC@UKZN) is the proud owner of a mobile science lab in the form of a VW Transporter Crew Bus.
The sponsorship of the van was facilitated by the UKZN Foundation.
Science Centre Co-ordinator, Dr Tanja Reinhardt said: “We decided to name our van Science4U as the name reflects our goal to provide Science education for everybody.”
The vehicle is equipped with a wide array of experiments across various scientific disciplines, including physics, chemistry, and technology. The aim is to bring these experiments to schools that do not have the necessary equipment or facilities, allowing learners to experience the excitement of scientific discovery first-hand.
This mobile lab is particularly beneficial for outreach events and festivals such as Zulfest, Jozini Outreach, and Umjikelezo We-Science, where it can reach a larger audience and inspire a broader range of students. The vehicle also offers increased passenger capacity and off-road capability. This will enable Science4U to reach even the most remote schools, ensuring that no student is left behind due to geographical barriers.
In addition to a new vehicle, the Science4U received scientific equipment through a National Research Foundation (NRF) and South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) grant. This included 15 PASCO SPARK
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