Science Stars Magazine

A magazine that promotes STEM.

[Science Stars Magazine @ScienceStarsMag]

Join the STEC at the University of KwaZulu-Natal for an exciting day exploring South Africa’s growing role in space science, technology and innovation. 🌍✨

📅 22 October 2026
⏰ 09:00–15:00
📍 Unite Building, UKZN Howard Campus

#ScienceStars #SpaceScience #SouthAfricaInSpace

[University of KwaZulu-Natal @UKZN]

Come learn about South African in Space.
22 October at Howard College Campus. #UKZNSpaceScience

[Sci-Enza @SciEnzaCentre]

Through our Virtual Reality (VR) outreaches, Sci-Enza brings science to life, creating immersive and interactive learning experiences that spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and make scientific concepts more accessible to learners.

#SciEnza #ScienceOutreach #VirtualReality

[Eskom Expo for Young Scientists @Exposcience]

Every finalist at the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair began their journey long before arriving in Boksburg.

The journey started with developing a research idea, preparing a research plan and presenting their work at a District Expo, where learners received valuable feedback.

Successful participants progressed to Regional Science Fairs, where judges evaluated their research further and selected outstanding projects for the international stage.

Along the way came challenges, improvements, learning opportunities and countless hours of hard work.

The ISF celebrated that journey, but the real achievement was the dedication shown every step of the way.

Registration for 2027 opens in November! Get a head start by familiarising yourself with our Eskom Expo Guidebook and preparing for your research journey.

- Access the Guidebook here: https://t.co/T5vhilzkpC

#DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #RoadToISF #YoungScientists #ScienceResearch

[Eskom Expo for Young Scientists @Exposcience]

Our young scientists have returned to their schools and communities, bringing home more than just memories from the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair.

They return with valuable experiences, new knowledge, greater confidence and stories to share with fellow learners and teachers.

Whether they received an award or simply embraced the opportunity to present their research on an international platform, every participant has something worth celebrating.

We encourage our young scientists to share their ISF experiences and inspire others to explore the exciting world of scientific research.

Registration for 2027 opens in November! Get a head start by familiarising yourself with our Eskom Expo Guidebook and preparing for your research journey.

- Access the Guidebook here: https://t.co/T5vhilzkpC

#DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #YoungScientists #ScienceEducation #FutureInnovators

[Science Stars Magazine @ScienceStarsMag]

The future is yours to discover! 🔬✨

As the Matric Class of 2026 begins their final examinations, African Science Stars wishes every learner across South Africa the very best of luck.

Good luck, Class of 2026! Your future is full of possibilities.

#ScienceStars #Matric2026

[CSIR 🇿🇦 @CSIR]

Only 1 week to go to #CSIRRace2026!

Runners, are you ready for the EPIC #TeamCSIR Road Race, powered by @BestmedScheme?

📆 Saturday, 17 October 2026
⏰ Start time: 06:00
📍 CSIR Main Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria
🏃‍♂️‍➡️ Run and Walk: 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km

Visit https://t.co/fiSxU6YNqd for more info and https://t.co/OpJS3bjLty to register.

Conquer the trail, own the hills. See you there!

#Race #Runner #runnerslife #Pretoria #PretoriaEvents
@dstigovza

[Wits University @WitsUniversity]

The University of the Witwatersrand extends its warmest congratulations to distinguished South African jurist, human rights advocate and Wits honorary graduate Justice Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay, on being awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. 💙🏛️

Read More: 🔗 https://t.co/WS4wo22bqI

#WitsForGood

[Eskom Expo for Young Scientists @Exposcience]

For Grade 11 learner Sinegugu Nkosi, seeing challenges affecting young people in her community inspired her to investigate a problem she had noticed for years. That research ultimately took her from rural Mpumalanga to the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), where she received her first major award.

Nkosi attends Umzimvelo Agricultural Combined School and comes from the rural area of Amsterdam in Mpumalanga. Representing the Gert Sibande Region, she received a Highly Commended Certificate and the Wits School of Human and Community Development Award, which included a tablet computer valued at R8 000.

Receiving the award in front of a large audience was an unforgettable moment for Nkosi.

Read more: https://t.co/OEm686uNQt

#DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #sciencefair #STEM

[Eskom Expo for Young Scientists @Exposcience]

For Daniël Ferreira, success at the 46th Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) was about more than receiving an award. It was also about learning, personal growth and discovering how quickly meaningful friendships can form when young scientists are brought together by a shared passion.

Ferreira, from Komatipoort Akademie, represented the Ehlanzeni Region and received a Silver medal and a R45 000 bursary from the University of Pretoria Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences. The bursary is for young scientists enrolling in the Faculty in 2027.

“It felt truly amazing to win an award at the ISF, and it means so much to me,” Ferreira said.

Read more: https://t.co/epoSzNKd81

#DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #sciencefair #STEM

[Sci-Enza @SciEnzaCentre]

Today marks the first day of our Holiday Program. Today we had grade R - 1 for our Science is Fun program.🚀

We are looking forward to hosting more learners throughout the week.

#scienza #scienceisfun #handsonscience

[Science Stars Magazine @ScienceStarsMag]

🌙 The Moon does more than light up our night sky! Its gravity is the main force behind Earth’s tides. Without the Moon, tides would become much weaker. The Moon also helps stabilise Earth’s rotation over very long periods of time.

#ScienceStars #WhatWouldHappenIf #STEM

[Sci-Enza @SciEnzaCentre]

Meet our Speaker for Skills Lab, Kamagano Sethomo, a PhD Candidate at the University of Pretoria.He is a Network Coordinator at SDSN Youth South Africa, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Facilitator.
We are looking forward to his facilitation on the 2nd of October.

#stemeducation

[African Science Stars @AfriScienceStar]

Science Forum South Africa 2026

Join researchers, scientists and innovators from 2-4 December 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa.

Register now: https://t.co/2mvEUOiHDM

#ScienceForumSA #SFSA2026 #AfricanScience #ScienceInAfrica

[Sci-Enza @SciEnzaCentre]

At the Skills Lab, learners will be inducted on how to prepare a business plan, build a prototype and pitch their ideas.

Ticket available at:
https://t.co/qLtwqaAEH1

#Stem #StemEducation

[Eskom Expo for Young Scientists @Exposcience]

If you’re selected for the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF), your research journey is not finished yet.

Use the weeks leading up to the ISF to revisit your project with fresh eyes. Review the feedback you received, identify areas that need more work, and consider how you can strengthen your research.

The project you presented at your Regional Science Fair does not have to be the project you present at the ISF. Keep researching. Keep questioning. Keep improving.

Resources: https://t.co/NEhnC8XmTQ

Final ISF selections will be announced from 10 September 2026 on Eskom Expo’s social media platforms.

#EskomExpoISF #DiscoverEskomExpo #STEM #ResearchSkills #YoungScientists

[Science Stars Magazine @ScienceStarsMag]

🌙 WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF… the Moon suddenly disappeared? The Moon does much more than light up our night sky! Its gravity is the main force behind Earth’s tides. Without the Moon, tides would become much weaker, although the Sun would still produce some tides.

#ScienceStars

[Science Stars Magazine @ScienceStarsMag]

If you're in Grades 8-11 at a registered South African school, or home school, you're eligible to enter. Simply draw your character, write a short explanation of your idea, and submit it through the online portal.

Enter now by going to https://t.co/CSqhrw266t

#MascotCompetition

[Science Stars Magazine @ScienceStarsMag]

DID YOU KNOW? Not every planet has a star to call home! 🪐

Astronomers have found evidence of free-floating planets, worlds that travel through space without orbiting a star. Imagine a planet wandering through the darkness of space, completely on its own!

#ScienceStars #STEM

[Eskom Expo for Young Scientists @Exposcience]

This month at Eskom Expo: The Road to ISF begins!

The 2026 Regional Science Fairs may be over, but the journey continues. This September, the spotlight turns to the Eskom Expo International Science Fair (ISF) as young scientists across South Africa prepare to take their research to the next level.

Final ISF selections will be announced from 10 September, followed by an exciting period of project upgrades and preparation for the biggest stage of the Eskom Expo journey.

Who will be heading to ISF? Follow us as we reveal the young scientists who will represent regions from across the country.

Start with an idea. See how far it can take you.

#DiscoverEskomExpo #EskomExpoISF #RoadToISF