Members of the OAD team participated in the National Astro-Tourism Broader Stakeholder Workshop held on 2–3 April 2025 in Carnarvon, Northern Cape, South Africa. Hosted by the Department of Tourism and the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, the workshop focused on the implementation of South Africa’s Astro-Tourism Strategy. The two-day event brought together stakeholders […]
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Apr
Apr
Congratulations to Dr. Joyful Mdhluli from the OAD, one of the laureates of the “2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics” awarded to the ALICE experiment where she did her PhD work. The prize is awarded for detailed measurements of Higgs boson properties confirming the symmetry-breaking mechanism of mass generation, the discovery of new strongly interacting […]
07
Apr
Apr
photo credit: Jean Mouette /IAP-CNRS-SU Dr. Michèle Gerbaldi, a long time friend and collaborator of the Office of Astronomy for Development, has been awarded the Chevalier of the National Order of Merit (Chevalière de l’Ordre National du Mérite) by France for her contributions to astronomy. The Order of Merit rewards distinguished merit acquired either in […]
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever found yourself gazing up at a star-strewn sky, listening to the chorus of nocturnal creatures, or simply soaking in the quiet mystery of the night? If the natural world after dark sparks your curiosity, the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) would love to hear from you. We’re excited to announce that […]
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Feb
Feb
The OAD Steering Committee had its annual meeting from the 5th to 7th February 2025. The meeting was hybrid with the Steering Committee members based in Cape Town joining the OAD team at the SAAO. The Steering Committee exercises general oversight of the activities of the OAD and its staff. It comprises 3 members nominated […]