20–27 Mar 2026
Wild View Resorts
Africa/Gaborone timezone

Africa-Europe collaborations: from ground-based telescopes to Space

25 Mar 2026, 14:00
1h 30m
Wild View Resorts

Wild View Resorts

Plot 80 President Avenue, Kasane, Botswana
In-person - Talk Special Session Special Session

Speakers

Amare Abebe (North-West University)Prof. Christo Venter (North-West University) David Baratoux (Geosciences Environnement Toulouse - French National Institute of Research for Sustainable Development) Mirjana Povic (IAA-CSIC (Spain) and SSGI (Ethiopia)) Nabila Aghanim Patrick Woudt (University of Cape Town, IDIA) Sylvain Bouley (GEOPS - Géosciences Paris Saclay, Université Paris Saclay)

Description

Africa–Europe collaborations in astronomy have expanded significantly over the past two decades. Partnerships on large ground-based telescope infrastructure, such as SKAO, have laid the ground
for increasing collaborations targeting optical observatories, space-based projects and activities, participation in large space-science consortia, capacity-building and training programmes. The session will allow us to map the current landscape of collaborations, identify strategic opportunities and sustainable partnerships, and strengthen the mutual collaborations. The session will also facilitate to enhance the strategic partnership between EAS and AfAS.

Organisation of the session in 3 main topics to be covered via presentations and/or discussions
Collaborations
Facilities
Education & Outreach

Stream Education, Development and Outreach

Primary author

Amare Abebe (North-West University)

Co-author

Presentation materials

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