Dr. Jamila Chouqar Dr. Jamila Chouqar is an assistant professor at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Morocco, specializing in exoplanetary science. She earned her PhD in astrophysics from Cadi Ayyad University, focusing on the characterization of exoplanetary atmospheres. She later joined the ExoTIC Research Group at Liège University as a postdoctoral fellow, where she contributed […]
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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) […]
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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 […]
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The African Network for Women in Astronomy (AfNWA), a sub-committee of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS), in collaboration with the International Science Programme (ISP), Uppsala University, Sweden is delighted to invite nominations for the 2023 Women in Astronomy in Africa awards. The aim of the awards is to recognise and support the scientific achievements and […]
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AfNWA call for seed grants in support of projects focusing on empowering girls from disadvantaged communities
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The African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA), a sub-committee of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS), in collaboration with the AfAS Education and Outreach Committee is opening a call for seed funding to support outreach activities carried out in Africa focused on the use of astronomy and STEM to empower girls living in disadvantaged communities […]