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International C-Link Between Primary School Classes Based On Astronomy

On 13th February, a 1-hour virtual link-up based on astronomy took place between primary schools in Armenia, Ethiopia, Ireland, the Netherlands and Nigeria. The contact was a “try-out” organized by the International Astronomical Union European Regional Office of Astronomy for Development (E-ROAD) at Leiden University. The eventual goal of the programme is to bring together […]

Abstract and Grant Submissions Open for IAU General Assembly 2024 in Africa

Announcement by the organising committee of the IAU General Assembly 2024 The National Organising Committee of the 32nd International Astronomical Union  General Assembly 2024 (IAU GA 2024) proudly announces the opening of abstract submissions and grant applications. This landmark event, hosted by the National Research Foundation, with strong support from the Department of Science and […]

International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development Closing Ceremony

“The International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) was a unique opportunity to convince all stakeholders that, through a basic  understanding of nature, actions taken will be more effective, for the common good”, said Michel Spiro, Chair of the Steering Committee of IYBSSD, and President of the International Union of Pure and Applied […]

IAU General Assembly 2024 will be Held in Africa and Open to the Public for the First Time

Press release by the National Organising Committee of the IAU General Assembly 2024 Registrations Now Open for the Historic International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly 2024 Promoting Open, Impactful, and Sustainable Science The National Organising Committee of the 32nd International Astronomical Union (IAU) General Assembly (GA) is excited to announce that registrations are now officially […]

Farewell to Vanessa McBride Who Joins the International Science Council

Speech delivered by OAD Director Kevin Govender at Vanessa’s farewell on Monday, 23 October 2023 at the South African Astronomical Observatory   Photo by Moleboge Lekoloane Lebo   It is only on very special occasions that I actually write down the words of a speech. This is such an occasion. It is not a sad goodbye […]