CELEBRATING NATIONAL SCIENCE MONTH
Science, technology and innovation are for everyone!
1 to 31 July 2026 across the country
National Science Month, an expansion of National Science Week, gives individuals and institutions a focused opportunity to interest South Africans in science, technology and innovation and show how they affect our lives. We are calling everyone – science councils, industry, universities, schools, TVET colleges, and government departments from across the country – to join us and demonstrate their connection to science, technology and innovation.
How to participate?
Participation in National Science Month is voluntary, inclusive and flexible. We encourage creativity and self-driven
activities, allowing everyone to contribute in line with their own interests and resources. For some ideas on how to get involved in your own way, please visit https://www.saasta.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/NSM-2026-Implementation-Framework.pdf
Register your activities
Ensure that your contribution is recognised and counted by registering your planned activities at https://seims.dsi.gov.za/public-events
Join the movement
National Science Month is more than a celebration of science; it is a national movement to bring science closer to society,
- Get involved. Lead an activity.
- Make an impact where you are, with what you have.
- Inspire others
