This post is a personal reflection by Dr. Joyful Mdhluli on her trip to Namibia. During the IAU Symposium 399 on Indigenous Astronomy in the Space Age (7–11 July 2025), I delivered a presentation on the role of astrotourism as a tool to promote dark and quiet skies. I discussed how astrotourism can serve as […]
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May
May
What links astronomy and development? Who can apply for funding? What are some examples of astronomy-for-development? What is the difference between Output and Outcome? How to measure impact? To answer these questions and more, the OAD will organise a webinar on its 2025 call for proposals on Friday, May 9 at 1100 UTC. The session […]
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Mar
Mar
The OAD will be hosting a special session at the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Conference and General Assembly 2025, taking place from March 23–28, 2025, hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Gauteng. The session is scheduled for March 24, from 16:30 to 18:00 UTC+2, and aims to be an engaging and impactful […]
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