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#Astronomy for positive developmental change. The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is a joint project between @IAU_org & @NRF_News
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined September 2010
Join the first virtual #Astronomy2024 Legacy Project event today at 10:00 UTC!. This initiative builds on the IAU GA 2024 to spark lasting interest in astronomy & STEM across Africa and beyond. đź”— Register: @astronomy2024 @AfricaAstronomy
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What happens when you take the tools used to study colliding galaxies and apply them to childhood illness, plastic exposure, and malaria risk?. Join the next Astro4dev Full Moon Mashup to unpack this discussion: #Astro4DevFullMoonMashup #Astro4Dev
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RT @SKA_Africa: Public Open Day at HartRAO: Tuesday, 5 August 2025. In celebration of National Science Week 2025, NRF/SARAO is hosting this….
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RT @IAU_org: The IAU seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant and Data Manager, joining the Head of Administration (HoA) in a very small….
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RT @SAAO: 1/1.We would like to invite you to register your learners for the South African Physics Olympiad 2025! This year, it will include….
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We joined the IAU Symposium on Indigenous Astronomy in the Space Age, sharing how the OAD’s Astrotourism project drives sustainable development, empowers communities, and integrates Indigenous & scientific knowledge. Watch the talk 👉
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Just published on arXiv: a guide to inclusive, locally rooted astrotourism for policymakers, operators & grassroots changemakers—especially in under-resourced settings. #astronomy #tourism #astrotourism #entrepreneurship
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The latest newsletter is out! In this feature:.-Wellbeing techniques for astronomers.-$1.5M Simons Foundation grant for a Caribbean project.-Updates from St. Lucia, India, China & more.đź”—Read here: #AstronomyForDevelopment #ScienceForSociety #Astro4Dev
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RT @NRF_News: Meet Dr Joyful Elma Mdhluli, a postdoctoral researcher at @Astro4Dev at NRF-SAAO:.. Her role involves….
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RT @NRF_News: Meet one of the NRF's shining stars, Dr Charles Mpho Takalana: He received funding from the NRF for….
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RT @govender: The OAD got a spot on live national TV this morning. @AstroCharlesT and @joyemmie being interviewed on Morning Live here, tal….
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This is a joint session with @SKA_Africa at Science Forum 2024 with speakers from @SAAO SARAO @Tourism_gov_za .@dstigovza @africascidip @NRF_News #astronomy #IndigenousInnovation #sustainabledevelopment #astrotourism.
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Interested in how #IndigenousKnowledge and #Science can further economic upliftment and youth development? Join our session at SCIENCE FORUM South Africa. Astronomy for Development- Global Impact through Indigenous Innovation.06 Dec, 9am, CSIR ICC Emerald.
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RT @NRF_News: The sky belongs to us all, and any aspect of astronomy can be used to impact society. Mr Kevin Govender tells us more about….
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RT @SAAOOutreach: End of the year meetings @NRF_News, @SAAO is hosting the 25th #SAASTEC, @SKA_Africa is hosting their 19th postgraduate &….
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We are thrilled to announce that @africaastronomy and @astro4dev will be hosting a joint session at #SFSA2024! Join us on the 4th of December at CSIR ICC in Pretoria for a session on Astronomy for Sustainable Development. #ScienceForumSA #AfAS2025 #Astro4Development
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Are you a postgraduate student with a passion for data science? Do you have the skills and drive to solve challenging research problems using data science, while competing globally? Apply for a Hack4dev Hackathon near you.
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RT @SAAO: 1/2.🎉 Fantastic news! Congratulations to Vanessa McBride on her election to the Academy of Science South Africa @ASSAf_Official o….
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Listened to our Cosmic Wellness podcast? .A series of guided sessions integrating mindfulness with astronomy & offering a harmonious blend of relaxation techniques. Created in partnership with mindfulness practitioner M Westmoquette. #worldmentalhealthday.
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