A consortium of CARISCIENCE which consists of the Scientific Research Council, the Jamaican Society for Scientists and Technologists, the National Commission for Science and Technology, the University of Technology, and the University of the West Indies, presents a lecture by Dr. Khotso Mokhele on 'Science and Technology in South Africa Today’ on Friday December 15 at 6:00 p.m., in Chemistry Lecture Room 5 (Chem. 5) of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
Dr. Mokhele, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Research Foundation of the Republic of South Africa. He is also a short term UNESCO consultant contracted to make observations and recommendations on CARICOM countries’ STI efforts, corresponding structures and private sector Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) needs and how they can be met.
For further information please contact Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa by e-mail: ishenkumba.kahwa@uwimona.edu.jm or telephone: 977-1834 or 927-1910.