Application deadline: 25 December 2024 The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is the primary pan-African professional society representing astronomers from across the continent. AfAS aims to create and support a globally competitive and collaborative astronomy community in Africa and to be the voice of astronomy in the continent while contributing to addressing the challenges faced by …
Join the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) as an Accounting and Administration Officer! Take the next step in your finance career by working with a dynamic team, and gaining hands-on experience in accounting, financial reporting, and auditing. If you’re detail-oriented and eager to grow, we want you! Diploma, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Management. An …
AfAS is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Secretariat! Lead and manage the secretariat team, ensuring smooth operations, strategic coordination, and efficient communication. If you’re a dynamic leader with strong organizational skills, apply today to help shape the future of AfAS! At least a PhD in Astronomy or related sciences. Only short-listed candidates will …
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As a partner in the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) global telescope network, the University of St Andrews would like to offer some of its share of (1m) observing time to the African astronomy community (free of charge) as part of an “Access for Africa” program. LCO is a unique globally distributed network of robotically controlled …
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Dear Fellow Astronomy Enthusiasts, We are thrilled to announce the celebration of Africa Astronomy Month this coming August 2024! This special month is dedicated to the wonders of the night sky and the incredible contributions Africa is making to the field of astronomy. We invite everyone across the world to join us in organizing and …
This is a call to compile a list of Amateur Astronomers across Africa. We are inviting everyone involved in astronomy public outreach in various ways in their home countries to sign up and help make impact, ahead and after the IAU General Assembly in their respective countries. After filling in the form, the AfAS/IAU-GA 2024 …
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AfNWA-ISP 2023 awards recognise outstanding early career and senior women in astronomy in Africa
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12 April 2024 The African Network for Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) is delighted to announce Dr Brenda Namumba as the winner of the “Prof. Carolina Ödman-Govender Early Career Award” and Prof. Hasnaa Chennaoui Aoudjehane as the winner of the “Senior Award” for Women in Astronomy in Africa. The nomination acknowledges Dr Namumba’s and Prof. Chennaoui …
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Calling all Young African Artists! Under the #AfricaLookUp campaign, the International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2024 (IAU GA) and the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Outreach and Education committee, in partnership with the University of the Western Cape (UWC), South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), Iziko Museums of South Africa, North West University (NWU) and the …
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Attention all Astronomy Ambassadors for Africa! Are you captivated by the marvels of astronomy and eager to share this fascination with your home community? We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals or small teams to lead astronomy outreach initiatives in their hometowns and become the relatable role models of tomorrow within their communities. The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) …
Dear AfAS Members and Colleagues, Today, we celebrate a remarkable milestone in our collective journey—a journey that began with the relaunch of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) five years ago at the Astronomy in Africa meeting in Cape Town on 25-26 March 2019. This anniversary is not simply a reflection of time; rather, it is …