The Department of Science and Innovation’s (DSI) seventh annual Science Forum South Africa (SFSA-2021) will be held from December 1 to December 3, 2021. The forum seeks to “Ignite Conversations about Science” to enable the formation of new partnerships, both public-private and international, to put science at the service of society. SFSA-2021 is also committed to the purpose of furthering […]
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The African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA), a sub-committee of the African Astronomical Society, in collaboration with the International Science Programme, Uppsala University, Sweden, is delighted to invite nominations for the 2021 Women in Astronomy in Africa awards. The aim of the award is to recognise and support the scientific achievements, and contributions to society, of women […]
Cape Town, South Africa – (August 27, 2021) The African Astronomical Society (AfAS), is excited to congratulate Dr. Solomon Belay Tessema for his election as one of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Vice-Presidents. In congratulating Dr. Tessema on his election, the AfAS Executive Committee recognises his dedication and efforts in the development of Astronomy and […]
Dear colleagues, We are very excited to announce opening of registration for the Forum on Astronomy in Africa, 27 – 29 October 2021. The forum will be held entirely online, using Zoom. The programme is open to being defined by the community, and the community includes “astronomers, amateur astronomers, education and outreach community or anyone with an interest […]
Covered in this issue: AfAS2021: Inaugural Conference of the African Astronomical Society The 6th East African Astronomical Society Workshop (EAASW) Memorandum of Agreement between the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) and the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) to Strengthen Development through Astronomy in Africa. Announcement of AfAS 2021 Seed Research Grant laureates Introduction to the African […]
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) has issued a call for 2021 nominations to recognise deserving dark sky advocates for their work protecting the night from light pollution. The 2021 IDA Award nomination period is open through July 20, 2021. The IDA Awards Committee will review nominations and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors for […]
We recently learned, with great sadness, that Prof Habatwa Mweene passed away. He succumbed to COVID-19 on 21 June 2021. This is a tremendous loss for the community and he will be remembered for his contributions to the development of the fields of Physics and Astronomy in Zambia and the continent. He also contributed to […]
Africa-Europe Science and Innovation Summit 14 – 18 June 2021: AfAS-IAU-OAD session on Africa-EU Astronomy Collaborations: “Towards the First IAU-General Assembly on the African Continent in 2024, and Beyond” taking place on 16 June 2021 (9:00am – 11:00am CAT/CEST) The Africa-Europe Science and Innovation Summit will be held virtually from June 14 to June 18, […]
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO STRENGTHEN DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ASTRONOMY IN AFRICA Cape Town, 26 May 2021 — The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) and the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) have signed a five-year partnership Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that sees the two collaborating towards bringing together complementary resources, networks and expertise to advance development through […]
“Let us all unite and celebrate together” The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) statement for the celebration of “Africa day” on this 25th of May 2021 Can you imagine a map of the World without Africa, Europe hanging above nothing, a sheer geographical aberration? Can you imagine a history of the World without Africa, its great civilizations starting with […]