What do Ethics have to do with Science? Do our engineers and other professionals have enough professional integrity to avoid disasterous consequences? This discussion forum will shed some light on these (mostly invisible) issues.
There are now various measures and structures in place in SA to promote ethical practice. At this discussion forum you’ll hear an overview of these in relation to science and engineering practices. Then we would like you to consider and express your opinion on whether these measures are sufficient, well known, well inforced, and whether they are too time consuming, getting in the way of the work that has to be done. We’ll report back on the brief survey NSTF
conducted among our newsletter readers. It is essential for us, and for the sake of inclusive consultation, to have as many role players and stakeholders together in order to reach consensus and make informed recommendations.

Date:19 March 2015
Time:08:30 for 09:00 to 16:30

Registration:
Register your attendance online by no later than 13 March 2015 – Note the registration information here below!
Venue: Emperors Palace, Convention Centre, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Gauteng

Programme:
Click here for the draft programme
We invite you to join us for lunch and further discussion and networking. Attendance is open for anyone interested. Please feel free to forward this invitation to your colleagues. To reserve your seat and for catering purposes, it is however essential for all to book.

Themes on the Programme
What does the Philosophy of Applied Ethics say about ethics in science and technology?
Measures at universities and science councils
The National Health Research Ethics Council
Codes of Conduct/Ethics of professional bodies
Institutes and conferences
Issues of training, awareness and communication

Background of NSTF
The NSTF is a stakeholders’ forum, representing more than one hundred organisations/companies/ councils/ institutions in science and technology related endeavours. It is registered as a Non Profit Company (NPC) and Non Profit Organisation (NPO). NSTF is a policy sounding board for science and technology related matters, and strives to keep our membership updated on policy developments and general news in science and technology.

Non-Members also welcome - Terms and Conditions apply: Non-Member Organisations = Attendance is open for anyone interested but non-members are charged a R1,800 (excluding VAT) registration fee which includes attendance, documentation relating to the event, conference stationery, refreshments and lunch. OR non-member organisations are invited to become members at a nominal annual membership fee and then participate in NSTF events free of charge throughout the year.

Please note that if you do not register, the NSTF cannot be held responsible for any changes or cancellations of programmes. Communications are sent only via e-mail or through notifications on the NSTF website – www.nstf.org.za