Deputy Director | IAU-OAD (@astro4dev) | Astronomy Research: Radio Astronomy, SZE-21cm, Galaxy Clusters
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined June 2011
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Join us for the OAD@15 Symposium, taking place 15–17 February 2027 in Cape Town and online, as we reflect on our shared impact and shape what comes next.
@Astro4Dev
Registration is now open: events.saao.ac.za/event/15/
#OAD15 #OADat15 #AstronomyForABetterWorld
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Here's a small story of our Freedom Day long weekend, where we hosted kids from Sutherland at our home as part of an incentive programme to prevent school dropout... one of many legacies arising originally from the brilliant mind of @carolune: medium.com/@kevingovender/mo…
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of the official launch of the OAD!
In recognition of this day, here's a small personal thank you to the hundreds of people who are part of the global OAD family: medium.com/@kevingovender/15…
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We’re on Day 3 of the Astrolab Workshop at @MySPU!
On Day 1, we opened with inspiring voices from @dstigovza, #Astrolab & @Astro4Dev. Now the programme is in full swing: students are building hands-on research skills using remote telescopes.
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Proteas beat Australia to seal World Test Championship title
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[WATCH] President Cyril Ramaphosa says they have made a mistake by not utilising the scientists at the CSIR effectively. He says he wants to see that changing from today so that they are put to good effect and their intellectual capabilities are stretched beyond their own limits.
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EU unveils 4.7-bn-euro investment package for South Africa enca.com/business/eu-unveils…
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I welcome the engagement with @EUCOPresident António Costa and his encouragement on the formation of the GNU as a demonstration of South Africa’s strong commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
South Africa and the @EuropeanUnion share the same values of democracy, human rights, dignity and equality.
I look forward to our South Africa-EU Summit on 13th March 2025, to consolidate our strong bilateral partnership and to discuss, regional developments as well as continental and global issues.
I also look forward to working together with the leadership of the EU in ensuring a successful #G20 in line with our chosen theme and in tackling the most pressing global challenges.
#G20SouthAfrica 🇿🇦
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On my phone call with President @CyrilRamaphosa, I highlighted the EU’s commitment to deepen ties with South Africa, as a reliable and predictable partner.
I look forward to the bilateral #SouthAfrica-EU summit on 13 March.
I expressed the EU’s full support to South Africa’s leadership of @g20org and its ambition to strengthen multilateral cooperation and the Pact for the Future to address the most pressing global issues.
On the way to #AAS245 at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, with @govender!
Looking forward to our contributions from @IAU_org, @Astro4Dev, @IAU_Outreach, and @astronomy2024. Don’t miss the talks!
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A PhD does not make anyone lose their hands, sense of humour, style, or adventurous spirit!
The mass migration from @MercedesAMGF1 to @ScuderiaFerrari has begun.
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As we end 2024, thank you for making the first IAU General Assembly in Africa such a success! Hot off the press, an article in @NatureAstronomy, summarising the vision and outcomes of this historic event. Access full article at rdcu.be/d4y1P.
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Reflecting on an inspiring 4 days at the Science Forum South Africa 2024! From insightful presentations to dynamic exhibitions and meaningful networking. We are grateful for the opportunity! #SFSA2024
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While @AstroCharlesT is representing the @Astro4Dev, it is worth mentioning that as our secretariat he worked tirelessly to keep the AfAS community connected through committees mentioned by @k_duduzile #SFSA2024.
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This morning's session began with @dstigovza Takalani Nemaungani introducing the discussion with the strides astronomy has made so far, in the 30 years of democracy South Africa has formed firm partnerships with many countries for astronomy development in Africa. #SFSA2024
Join us at #SFSA2024 for this session!
AfAS & @Astro4Dev have a collaborative session whose focus will be on: Astronomy for sustainable development looking at the future of Africa. The @SKAO @SAAOOutreach @dstigovza @SKA_Africa @BRICSAstronomy will discuss the topic with perspectives from their institutes #SFSA2024
