Wardiman opens science week

Wardiman opens science week

SEMARANG: This year's National Science Week, hosted by
Diponegoro University, is suffering the effects of the worsening
economic crisis.

Only 36 of the 1,400 colleges across the country are taking
part in the festival at Diponegoro University that features
exhibitions, seminars and cultural shows.

Minister of Education and Culture Wardiman Djojonegoro said
when opening the week that he was aware the economic crisis was
preventing many colleges from taking part in this year's event.

"They have decided not to take part in this event for
efficiency reasons," he said. (har)