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Save the dates for astronomy activities in Africa 2023-2024
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South Africa is gearing up to welcome the first IAU General Assembly to be held on African soil in August 2024. In the lead up, a host of exciting astronomy events are planned across the continent.
Science Forum
Under the theme Igniting Conversations About Science – People, Partnerships, Priorities for the Decadal Plan, the forum will focus on the role of science in society, between all stakeholders, the scientific community, government, industry and civil society at large. South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation is a co-host of the event.
When: 6-8 December 2023
Where: Pretoria, South Africa
MeerKAT@5 conference
With 2024 marking five years since the first MeerKAT science paper, the MeerKAT@5 conference will celebrate the telescope’s achievements in the scientific, engineering, and human capacity development domains.
When: 20-23 February 2024
Where: Stellenbosch, South Africa
African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Annual Conference and Exhibition
Talks on education, development and outreach will feature alongside science talks, and public outreach events, at this first AfAS Annual Conference and Exhibition to be held outside South Africa.
When: 15-20 April 2024
Where: Marrakech, Morocco
International Astronomical Union General Assembly
For the first time in its 100+ years, the IAU General Assembly – the astronomy community’s biggest event – is being held on the African continent. The SKAO and many of its partners will be represented at the event, which will also be open to the public for the first time.
When: 5-15 August 2024
Where: Cape Town, South Africa
