The African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) is seeking National Points of Contact (NPOCs) to represent and promote its mission across Africa! This initiative aims to enhance the representation of African women in astronomy and STEM fields. As an AfNWA-NPOC, you will serve as a representative of AfNWA in your country, coordinating local activities, […]
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Jan
Jan
Inspire the Future of Astronomy and STEM in South Africa! We are seeking individuals based in South Africa who are fascinated by the wonders of astronomy and STEM to volunteer for an inspiring initiative rooted in the legacy of the 2024 International Astronomical Union General Assembly (IAU-GA)—the first ever held in Africa. As part of […]
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**EXTENDED DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY 15 JANUARY 2025** African Planetarium Association Biannual Workshop in conjunction with the 5th Annual Conference of the African Astronomical Society 22 – 23 March 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa This is a call for registration and the submission of abstracts for the next African Planetarium Association (APA) Biannual Workshop, to be held in conjunction with […]
Are you ready to innovate and tackle astronomical challenges using data science? As part of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Conference and General Assembly 2025, we are excited to host the AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon under the theme “Connecting Astronomy in Africa: A Pathway to Growth.” This hackathon will offer participants the chance to experience […]
abstract submission: Closed We are excited to inform you that the third annual conference of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS-2023) will be held from 13 to 17 March 2023. The conference will be organised as a hybrid meeting (online and in-person) in collaboration with the Wits Centre for Astrophysics. The physical venue is the Wits […]
The “The Beauty of Astronomy” online art competition, a collaborative effort between the International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2024 (IAU GA), the African Astronomical Society (AfAS), the University of Western Cape, the University of the North West, the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, Square Kilometre Array Observatory, IDIA, Iziko Museums of South Africa, Standard Bank, […]
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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 […]
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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Feb
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 […]