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    African Astronomical Society conference and General Assembly 2025 (AfAS-2025)

    20–28 Mar 2025
    Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort
    Africa/Johannesburg timezone

    Session

    Plenary

    24 Mar 2025, 11:00
    1/1-1 - Main Auditorium: Senate I (Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort)

    1/1-1 - Main Auditorium: Senate I

    Emperors Palace Hotel Casino Convention Resort

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    Conveners

    Plenary: Plenary 1

    • James Chibueze (University of South Africa)

    Plenary: Plenary 2

    • Naomi Asabre Frimpong (Promoting Astronomy in Ghana through School Visits and Astro Clubs (PRAGSAC)/NAEC/Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute(GSSTI))

    Plenary: Plenary 3

    • Priscilla Muheki (Mbarara University of Science and Technology)

    Plenary: Plenary 4

    • Zara Randriamanakoto (SAAO/University of Antananarivo)

    Presentation materials

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    1. 237. Tracing the growth of cosmic structure with galaxy clusters
      Matt Hilton
      24/03/2025, 11:00
    2. 238. Using the oldest, most massive galaxies in the Universe to obtain an independent measurement of the Hubble parameter
      Ilani Loubser (North-West University)
      24/03/2025, 11:30
    3. 209. Doing Astronomy in Tanzania, Challenges and Achievements
      Noorali Jiwaji (Open University of Tanzania and Marian University College)
      24/03/2025, 12:00
      Plenary
      Plenary

      Abstract: Having started with almost no awareness in Astronomy more than 50 years ago, the Astronomy world is now visible to many Tanzanians and Tanzania is now visible to the Astronomy world. We describe and discuss the process, the obstacles, the challenges, the opportunities, and efforts through school and public outreach, school and University education, research using observational...

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    4. 114. The South African Multiwavelength Astronomy Strategy 2025-2035
      Mrs Audrey Dikgale-Mahlakoana (DSTI)
      25/03/2025, 09:00
      Plenary
      Plenary

      The 2025–2035 National Multi-Wavelength Astronomy Strategy presents a focused approach to advancing astronomy in South Africa. With key facilities like the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory and the South African Astronomical Observatory, the strategy prioritizes enhancing research across multiple wavelengths while contributing to national goals. It aims to strengthen collaboration...

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    5. 69. Transformation of Astronomy Research, Education, and Outreach in Africa through PACS e-Lab Projects
      Miracle Chibuzor Marcel (Pan-African Citizen Science e-Lab)
      25/03/2025, 09:30
      Plenary
      Plenary

      The Pan-African Citizen Science e-Lab (PACS e-Lab) is an online platform that engages Africans, including those in North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, in hands-on activities in space science and astronomy. We run five main projects, including exoplanet observations, asteroid searches, deep space image processing, double star research, and ARISS.
      Since its founding in December 2020, we have...

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    6. 239. Testing models for dark matter with gravitational lensing: Current constraints and expectations from the SKA
      John McKean (University of Pretoria)
      25/03/2025, 10:00
    7. 240. Expected Science Performance of the Africa Millimetre Telescope
      Prof. Michael Backes (University of Namibia)
      26/03/2025, 09:00
      Plenary
    8. 241. MeerKAT Legacy surveys and data repository
      Sharmila Goedhart (SKAO)
      26/03/2025, 09:30
    9. 128. The Role and Impact of the IAU National Outreach Coordinators Network in Promoting Astronomy Outreach*
      Dr Naomi Asabre Frimpong (IAU Office of Astronomy Outreach)
      26/03/2025, 10:00
      Plenary
      Plenary

      The International Astronomical Union (IAU) National Outreach Coordinators (NOC) Network serves as a vital link between global astronomy outreach initiatives and local communities across nations and territories. Acting as points of contact, NOCs facilitate the implementation of IAU outreach programs while addressing regional needs and fostering international collaboration.

      Over the last...

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    10. 34. Astronomy, Mental Health, and outreach.
      Dominic Vertue (Office of Astronomy for Development)
      27/03/2025, 09:00
      Plenary
      Talk

      The Astronomy for Mental Health flagship project, led by the International Astronomical Union's Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), combines astronomy and mental health to address pressing global challenges.
      Despite growing awareness of mental health’s importance, barriers such as stigma, limited care access, and low community engagement persist. This flagship leverages the universal...

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    11. 228. SciGirls: Empowering girls and female teachers in remote and rural areas through astronomy
      Prof. Mirjana Povic (Space Science and Geospatial Institute)
      27/03/2025, 09:30
      Plenary
      Plenary

      The world faces a huge gender gap in science. In Ethiopia, only about 13% of all scientists are women, and this fraction is even lower when considering the fundamental sciences. Girls avoid choosing STEM mainly due to a lack of support and/or information. This becomes even more evident when going to remote areas, where 80% of the Ethiopian population lives. The SciGirls project aims to improve...

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    12. 215. Bridging Worlds Through Words: The Power of Localized Learning Materials in Astronomy Outreach
      Lealem Alula (Ethiopian Space Science Society)
      27/03/2025, 09:45
      Plenary
      Plenary

      "Bridging Worlds Through Words" explores the transformative role of multilingual, interactive learning materials in making astronomy accessible to diverse communities. Leveraging my background in computer engineering and my commitment to bridging educational divides, I have been part of a groundbreaking effort to create Ethiopia’s first translated flyers for astronomy outreach. Available in...

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    13. 242. Strengthening the Underrepresented Astro-Research in Africa - new windows on the sky
      Prof. Yin-Zhe Ma (Stellenbosch University)
      27/03/2025, 10:00
      Plenary
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