FIELD TRIPS

Exciting field trips can be taken prior to, and after, the conference.  Applications for trips will open to registered delegates soon, in the meantime have a look at some of the trips that will be available (listed alphabetically by host).

NuMeRI: A world-first for cancer and TB drug development and clinical research

Field trip date: 1 December 2025
Tour capacity: 12 people
A field trip to the University of Pretoria’s Nuclear Medicine Research Infrastructure, and to Moja Gabedi, a vibrant community engagement hub.

The CSIR Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre.

Field trip date: 1 December 2025
Tour capacity: 30 people
A field trip to the CSIR Biomanufacturing Industry Development Centre.

The Department of Zoology and Entomology are leading research into the rearing, harvesting, and processing of edible insects.

Field trip date: 1 December 2025
Tour capacity: 12 people
A field trip to the University of Pretoria’s Department of Zoology and Entomology, and to Moja Gabedi, a vibrant community engagement hub.

The CSIR Biodegradability Testing Facility

Field trip date: 1 December 2025
Tour capacity: 22 people
A field trip to the CSIR Biodegradability Testing Facility and the Centre for Nanostructures and Advanced Materials.

Engineering 4.0 at the University of Pretoria

Field trip date: 1 December 2025
Tour capacity: 12 people
A field trip to the University of Pretoria’s Engineering 4.0 facility, and to Moja Gabedi, a vibrant community engagement hub.

Faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Pretoria

Field trip date: 1 December 2025
Tour capacity: 12 people
A field trip to the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science Onderstepoort Campus, and to Moja Gabedi, a vibrant community engagement hub.

The Afrigen Biologics mRNA Hub.

Field trip date: 5 December 2025
Tour capacity: 12 people
Field trip to the mRNA Technology Transfer Hub at Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines in Cape Town.

The CSIR Mobile Robotics Laboratory

Field trip date: 1 December 2025
Tour capacity: 22 people
The future of industrial work – A field trip to the CSIR Learning Factory and Mobile Robotics Laboratory.

 

The World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) will take place at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa from 1 – 5 December 2025, with the theme “Science journalism and social justice: journalism that builds understanding and resilience”.

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