Newsletter: October 2016

The vision for the South African nanoscience and nanotechnology school is to create a pool of nanoscientists sufficiently trained to conduct nanoscience research. The theme for 2016 is “Nanotechnology health, safety and environmental risk research: A necessity and not an impediment in the advancement of nanotechnology benefits”

The school will focus on training emerging Masters, PhD and experienced scientists. The school will bring together experts in the field (local and international) to present courses, covering topics on introduction to Nano HSE risk research, hazard Identification, exposure assessment, risk assessment and challenges of Nano HSE.

REGISTRATION DATES AND FEE

01 Aug 2016 – Registration Opens

20 Oct 2016 – Early Registration Ends

15 Nov 2016 – Registration Deadline

04 – 09 Dec 2016 – Date

Venue: North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus

WHAT THE FEES INCLUDE:

– Attendance to the lectures, seminars & practicals;

– Participation to the social program;

– Course materials;

– Lunch and tea only during school hours.

Please note: this fee does NOT include accommodation, breakfast and supper.

ACCOMMODATION

Convenient and affordable accommodation is available at own cost. See school website

TRANSPORT

Common transport will be available from Gauteng to NWU. See school website

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Thereza Botha: School Organizer

t: +27 (0)12 807 0869 f: +27 (0)86 549 0184

e: thereza@technoscene.co.za www.sananoschool.co.za