STANDING UP FOR SCIENCE

In samewerking met Pan Macmillan SA
Met Salim S. Abdool Karim en Angelique Coetzee
Salim S. Abdool Karim het ’n bekende gesig geword tydens die COVID-19-pandemie. Hierdie gerekende epidemioloog het grondverskuiwende navorsing oor MIV gedoen en was ’n leidende wetenskaplike raadgewer in Suid-Afrika se reaksie op die pandemie. Watter kontroversiële besluite is in hierdie onsekere tye agter die skerms geneem? Wat is die lesse wat ons geleer het en hoe kan die wetenskap ons help om die wêreld se grootste uitdagings aan te pak?


In collaboration with Pan Macmillan SA
With Salim S Abdool Karim and Angelique Coetzee
Salim S Abdool Karim became a familiar face during the COVID-19 pandemic. This respected epidemiologist conducted ground-breaking research on HIV and was a leading scientific adviser during South Africa’s response to the pandemic. What controversial decisions were made behind the scenes in this uncertain period? Did we learn important lessons, and how can science help us counter the world’s most daunting challenges?

- Entrance to the discussions is free, but to ensure your seat, it is crucial to book your ticket through Webtickets and present it at the door.
- Books will be on sale at the venue and the authors will sign your copy after the talks.
- Join us for a cup of coffee – on the house – and be part of the conversations.

Duration: 60 min
Language: English

Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.