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 […]
The XXXII International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly (GA) will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 6 to 15 August 2024, in person and online. For the first time in the more than 100-year history of the IAU, this meeting will take place on the African continent, a unique opportunity to bring astronomy […]
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We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity tied to the upcoming International Astronomical Union General Assembly in 2024 (IAU GA 2024), which offers a unique chance for people from all over the world to connect with counterparts in Africa for education, outreach and research collaborations. As we prepare for the first IAU General Assembly on […]
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In preparation for the International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly (GA) 2024, the first GA to be held in Africa (6-15 August 2024, Cape Town, South Africa), the African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) is planning to design an attractive storytelling book on professional female astronomers in Africa. The aim of this book is, […]
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AfNWA is currently seeking 3 new members to serve voluntarily on the Board. All gender identities are welcome to join the Board, without nationality restrictions, but members must be at least PhD students in astronomy or at a higher stage of their professional career. We need committed members, willing to lead and actively participate in […]
This includes a number of outreach activities at various schools and communities across the continent to popularise astronomy and run career awareness programmes. The activities will include star gazing activities, sky viewings, mobile planetariums, etc. All of this will be done in partnership with various other organisations in the science engagement sector. REFLECTION: TRIP TO […]
This campaign seeks to motivate people throughout the continent to pause, gaze at the night skies, and appreciate the magnificence of our shared African skies, while drawing inspiration from the marvels of the universe. The campaign consists of a number of relevant activities, including: encouraging the public to celebrate the African night skies by sharing […]
The primary objective of this expansion is to promote astronomy education and digital literacy across Africa while fostering collaboration among African countries in the field of science and astronomy. The expansion aims to achieve the following goals: