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IMPORTANT EVENTS AND DATES TO LOOK OUT FOR!
RESEARCHERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE MEET AT ASTRONOMY AND SPACE SCIENCE EVENTS TO LEARN AND DISCUSS POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO PRESSING PROBLEMS.
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THE ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (ASSA) SYMPOSIUM 2022: CELEBRATING A CENTENARY
Where: Cape Town, South Africa When: 12- 16 October 2022 For more details: Go to the ASSA website
The Astronomical Society of Southern Africa will host a birthday symposium that will bring amateur astronomers and professionals from across South Africa. The symposium will be filled with inspirational presentations and discussions from a wide range of topics reflecting on ASSA’s achievements over the past 100 years. Participants will have an opportunity to go on a tour around the observatory to learn about the rich history and see the new visitor’s centre. A R250 fee pp will be required for those that will be attending. For more information visit the ASSA website.
THE 13TH AARSE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (AARSE 2022)
Where: Kigali, Rwanda When: 24-28 October 2022 For more details: www.aarse2022.org
This conference is aimed at bringing together scholars and practitioners from African and international communities to present the latest scientific advances, discuss challenges. It involves sharing experiences regarding space and geospatial technologies. This event isorganised by the Institut d’Enseignement Superieur de Ruhengeri (Ines-Ruhengeri) and the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment under the theme “space and geospatial technologies for the Africa we want. The primary objective is to raise awareness of the benefits and empowering effects of developing, applying and responsibly utilising Earth Observation Systems and Geo-information Technology to African governments and their institutions, the private sector, and society in general.
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE 6TH AFRICAN SPACE GENERATION WORKSHOP (6TH AF-SGW) ARE NOW OPEN!
Where: International University of Rabat Campus (UIR), Rabat, Morocco When: 25 - 26 November
For more information: delegates-afsgw@spacegeneration.org The International University of Rabat brings a two-day workshop for students, young professionals, industry experts and government stakeholders from across Africa to discuss innovative and regional challenges related to the African space sector. Under the theme “#Space4Africa for a more prosperous continent” this event will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss innovative ideas and challenges relating to the African space sector.
Working groups (WG) will be formed with each focusing on a specific sub-theme, such as Space Education and Outreach, Space Law and Policy, Space Business, Space Systems and Technology, Big Data and Quantum Technology in GIS, among others. Attending this event will provide you with the opportunity to learn, exchange knowledge, and network with young professionals.
THE 6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NANOTECHNOLOGY
Where: NASRDA Headquarters, Lugbe, Abuja When: 22-25 November 2022 For more information: Register: https://www.lautechnanotech.com/files/conference_register.php
In collaboration with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), the Nanotechnology Research Group at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria, will organise the 6th International Conference on Nanotechnology in Lugbe, Abuja. Under the theme “Nanotechnology for Socio-Economic Development of Africa” participants will learn various techniques in Nanotechnology. Participants will also be exposed to current trends in nanotechnology research, where and how to infuse nanotechnology in their research activities.
