A programme on the Public Understanding of Biotechnology (PUB) has been launched by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) in early 2003. SAASTA, which is part of the National Research Foundation (NRF) was elected as the implementing agency for PUB by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), who are funding this three year initiative.

The overall aim of the PUB programme is to promote a clear understanding of the potential of biotechnology and to ensure broad public awareness, dialogue and debate on its current and potential future applications, including Genetic Modification (GM).

To find out more about the PUB Programme, visit the website at www.pub.ac.za

News and events

• Keep updated - join PubNet
  Join the PUB email news network, PubNet, and keep up to date with PUB and general biotechnology news and information.
  
  
• Illustrative posters and teaching aids
  Download a series of educational cartoon posters illustrating various aspects of biotechnology or select from a range of online resources.

Contact

Tel: +27 12 392-9300
Fax: +27 12 320-7803
Email: info@pub.ac.za