The African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) is seeking National Points of Contact (NPOCs) to represent and promote its mission across Africa! For more information and applications: #astronomy #WomenInSTEM

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We have extended the call for nominations for the AfAS Executive Committee to 14 February 2025! Self-nominations are allowed. Fore more information:

We are seeking individuals based in South Africa who are fascinated by the wonders of astronomy and STEM to volunteer for an inspiring initiative rooted in the legacy of the 2024 IAU-GA -the first ever held in Africa! For more information:

We are excited to announce that we have published the first AfAS Newsletter of the year! We invite you to explore the newsletter and relive some of the remarkable moments from the General Assembly: #Astronomy

RT @Hack4Dev: The Brazil Regional Hackathon Team, in collaboration with Hack4dev will be hosting a 3-day hackathon at focused on developi…

Watch the Chair of our Membership Committee, Youssef Moulane share some incredible benefits of becoming a Member of AfAS :

SAVE THE DATE! For more information: #AfAS2025 #AfricaLookUp

RT @UnisaCSET: [UNISA CSET CONFERENCES] SAVE THE DATE! #UnisaCSET is hosting the #AfAS2025 this year , 23 - 28 March 2025 at Emperor's Pala…

For comprehensive details on exhibition packages, benefits, fees, and the application process, please visit the AfAS-2025 Exhibition Page: We encourage you to seize this opportunity to enhance your organization’s visibility! #AfAS2025 #AfricaLookUp

Become an Exhibitor at the #AfAS2025 Conference! Become an Exhibitor at the AfAS-2025 Conference! For comprehensive details on exhibition packages, benefits, fees, and the application process, please visit the AfAS-2025 Exhibition Page:

Join us for BLUEshift Africa: a 2-day in-person workshop on teaching undergraduate astronomy, at the AfAS 2025 Conference at UNISA, South Africa (Saturday & Sunday, March 22-23, 2025). Learn more here: 

Extended closing date for Registration and Abstract Submission: Wednesday, 15 January 2025 Click here for registration and abstract submission:

🚨 Final Reminder: AfAS-2025 Abstract Deadline Today! 🚨 Submit your abstracts and special session proposals for the AfAS Conference 2025 by 23:59 CAT, Friday, 20 December 2024! 👉 Submit here: #AfAS2025 #astronomyinafrica

Call for Nominations: AfAS Executive Committee 2025-2028 AfAS invites nominations for its Executive Committee for the term starting 1 April 2025 – 31 March 2028. 📷 Deadline: 31 January 2025 #AfAS2025 #AstronomyInAfrica

Organisations wishing to exhibit at our annual conference and general assembly #AfAS2025 on 23-28 March 2025 hosted by the @unisa at Emperors Palace in Gauteng should apply using this link

Join us for the @apa_association Biannual Workshop, happening 22-23 March 2025 at the UNISA Florida Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa. Click here for registration and abstract submission:

Please take note of the 5th Cosmology on Safari conference announcement which will be held in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa on 1-7 June 2025. The last day for abstract submission is 15 February.

JOIN THE AfAS-2025 DATA SCIENCE HACKATHON! As part of the AfAS-2025 Conference, we are excited to host the AfAS-2025 Data Science Hackathon under the theme “Connecting Astronomy in Africa: A Pathway to Growth.” For more information: #AfAS2025