It is important to note that the OAD forms part of a broader conversation around science-for-development. In exploring the world of “astronomy for development” it is ever more clear that all sciences have significant contributions that can be made in order to achieve global development goals. It is only through working together across disciplines that […]
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In this guest blog, Megan Ray Nichols explores some ways in which developments in Astronomy and space have influenced the energy sector Modern astronomy has roots dating back to the earliest cultures on Earth and, although we have high-tech tools and gadgetry that make it possible to study the science without even stepping foot outdoors, it’s […]
Kevin Govender was one of the keynote speakers at the Aoraki Mackenzie Starlight Festival held from 13-15 October 2017 at Aoraki/Mt.Cook National Park in New Zealand. Kevin talked about the inspiration of the starlit skies to inspire young people to reach their potential through science and education. During this visit he also delivered talks to staff and […]
These are some of the news articles produced during a single week of the meeting of the Brazilian Astronomical Society, earlier this month. University news, announcing the event: http://jornal.usp.br/ciencias/ciencias-exatas-e-da-terra/evento-da-sociedade-astronomica-brasileira-reune-estrelas-da-area/ National TV report on the launch of the Brazilian Society for Astrobiology, that happened during our meeting: http://tvcultura.com.br/videos/62508_jornal-da-cultura-1-edicao-07-09-2017.html Veja, the most widely read magazine […]
International Workshop on Space Education Addressed by Ethiopian State Minister of Science and Technology His Excellency, the Ethiopian State Minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Afework Kassu addressed a gathering of officials, dignitaries, education experts and teachers from Africa and Europe on October 7, 2017 in Addis Ababa. It marked the opening of the Space […]