South African Minister of Science and Technology launches the IAU Global Office of Astronomy for Development
The South African Minister of Science and Technology, Mrs Naledi Pandor, today launched the IAU Global Office of Astronomy for Development at the headquarters of the South African Astronomical Observatory. The Global Office...[more]
Top astronomers from the Middle-East and Africa meet in Cape Town
On Monday the 11th of April 2011, the Honourable Derek Hanekom, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology and Prof. Bob Williams, President of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) will formally open the second Middle-East...[more]
South African to head office for global astronomy development
Mr. Kevin Govender, from the South African Astronomical Observatory, has been appointed to the prestigious position of Director of the International Office for Astronomy Development (OAD) with effect from March 1, 2011. The OAD,...[more]
A home away from home hostel for Sutherland learners
The National Research Foundation (NRF) together with S.A. Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) would like to invite you to the handover of the Sutherland High School Hostel to the Northern Cape Department of Education. The event will...[more]
SA partners with IAU to drive Astronomy for the Developing World!
Today, South African Science chalked up yet another astronomical achievement with the signing of an agreement for the country to host the International Astronomical Union’s Office for Astronomy Development. This...[more]
Minister Pandor congratulates the South African Astronomical Observatory
Minister Pandor today congratulated the South African Astronomical Observatory in Cape Town on winning a bid to host the International Astronomical Union’s Office for Astronomy Development. Read more[more]
South Africa wins the bid to host the prestigious international Office for Astronomy Development
South Africa has been selected by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to host the prestigious IAU Office for Astronomy Development (OAD). The awarding of the bid to South Africa by the 88th meeting of the IAU, on Thursday,...[more]
MeerKAT project achieves major milestones
The Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) project, a world-class radio telescope being built by the Department of Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation in the Karoo semi-desert in South Africa near the towns of...[more]
International science communicators in Cape Town
More than a 150 international astronomers and science communicators, including representatives from 14 African countries, have descended on Cape Town for the period of 15 to 19 March to discuss the success of the International...[more]
Pinelands High learner sends Ubuntu to the Heavens
"The winning name is particularly good because it is cross-cultural and has been embraced by all of South Africa" said Dr. Amanda GulbisThe recent asteroid competition run by S.A. Astronomical Observatory and...[more]
Last updated: 26 May 2011
