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ABE Third PDI Event group picture


Educators Go Behind the Scenes of Biotechnology at Our Third PDI Event

The excitement was palpable at ABE South Africa’s third Professional Development Institute (PDI) event on 14th September 2024, where educators were taken on a journey into the world of real-life biotechnology applications. Teachers keen to deepen their involvement in the ABE program received an introduction to ABE’s goals and an in-depth look at Chapter 2.

Group picture with Z. Nyoni and the Doornfontein students , Doornfontein students and Lab 1


ABE Reaches 1 Million Students—and We’re Just Getting Started!

In September 2024, we hit a milestone that’s nothing short of monumental: ABE has officially reached 1 million students worldwide!

ABE at Yebo Gogga 2024 interacting with people of all ages


Bringing Biotechnology to Life at Yebo Gogga amaBlomo!

From 15th to 19th May 2024, ABE South Africa brought the wonders of biotechnology to the Yebo Gogga amaBlomo 2024 exhibition at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Group picture of attendees with event hosts and speakers


Getting Hands-On with Biotechnology: A Transformative Experience for Educators

On 24th February 2024, over 20 educators gathered for ABE South Africa’s Professional Development Institute (PDI) event at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, and what a transformative experience it was!

ABE South Africa program launch at Sci-Bono Discovery Centre


A Bold New Beginning for Biotechnology Education in South Africa!

In October, ABE South Africa kicked off with a grand launch of the Professional Development Institute (PDI) event at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, and what a day it was! Educators from across the region gathered to explore how biotechnology could be introduced into their classrooms.