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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 …

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 …

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 …