Joyful Elma Mdhluli

Excited to be attending the @APSphysics physics March Summit online. I’ll be chairing a session on History, Philosophy, Education & International Engagement, presenting on the work of the @Astro4Dev , and sharing a poster on Science Diplomacy through Astronomy #APSSummit

1/2 🌌 Join us at the NRF | SAAO Cape Town Open Night 📅 11 Oct | 🕗 8–10 PM | 📍 SAAO, Cape Town Artist Kamil Adam Hassim presents “Patterns of the Universe: Lines Across Space & Time”—exploring how art, science & indigenous cosmologies converge.

OAD’s new Astronomy-for-Development Ecosystem has been launched!! From astrotourism to free training & seed funding, it aims to empower changemakers worldwide. 🔗 Check it out: lnkd.in/dCG2iEEQ Follow for updates! #ScienceForSociety #Astro4Dev #OAD

Messages from the IAU OAD global community played at a G20 science ministers gathering. You can watch the gathering here: lnkd.in/dTNjvmGQ #Astronomy #oneworld #G20 #astro4dev

Join us on Friday, September 26 at 08:30am UTC for the launch of our Flagships Ecosystem by @IAU_org Astronomical Union President Prof Willy Benz. More details: astro4dev.org/international-…

🎉 Huge congrats to Dr. Ann Njeri, project leader of Elimisha Mischana Elimisha Jamii, shortlisted for the @NatureAwards Inspiring Women in Science (Outreach)! Proudly supported by the OAD.🎉🪅 @EsteeLauder @IAU_org @IAU_Outreach #Scienceoutreach #astro4dev #womeninscience

"Curiosity can change the world. All you have to do is LOOK UP!" A message from @Kainaat_Kids To watch more videos to the G20 Science Ministers, visit our website: astro4dev.org/g20/ #astro4dev #astronomyfordevelopment #g20southafrica #g20

🚨 Deadline extended! Abstract submissions for MEARIM7 now close 1 Oct 2025. 📍 Amman, Jordan 🌍 Theme: Advancing Space & Astronomy Sciences for a Sustainable Future 🔗 mearim7.auass.com/en/homeen/ @IAU_org @SKA_Africa @SAAO @auass98

🙌 Volunteers needed 🙌 Help make #SoapboxScience Cape Town 2025 a success on 15 Nov 🎤 Sign up 👉 forms.gle/qm9K5teshowdJf… #VolunteersNeeded #CapeTown

In response to our call to send a video message to the G20 Science Meeting in South Africa, we received many submissions from around the world. This week we highlight a project “Closer to the Sky” in Brazil #astronomy #science #astronomyfordevelopment #G20 #astro4dev #culture

Share your thoughts on astronomy and development for the G20 Science ministers gathering in South Africa. Submit a short video at astro4dev.org/submit-your-vi… #astronomy #g20 #southafrica #astronomyfordevelopment @SKAO @dstigovza @IAU_org

Congratulations to the top three teams at Astrolab at Sol Plaatje University, and to all the participating universities –WSU, NWU, UniZulu, and Univen! AfAS is proud to be part of this initiative, and we look forward to the lasting impact it will have on astronomy education!

Prof James Chibueze @chibuezej , Distinguished Professor in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, recently scooped the highly coveted Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize for his work on advancing African astronomy through pioneering research, capacity building, and international collaborations. Read more: ow.ly/yZpq50WOjfm #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCSET #UnisaScience

Congratulations to Dr Charles Takalana from the OAD for advancing to the finals of the G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Open Innovation (DRR-OI) Hackathon. @dstigovza @SAAO @AfricaAstronomy @NRF_News @IAU_org #G20 #hackathon #DisasterResponse #astronomy #earthobservation

In response to our call to send a video message to the G20 Science Meeting in South Africa, we received many submissions from around the world. Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing the voices of our community. #astronomy #science #astronomyfordevelopment #G20 #SouthAfrica

Dr. Joyful Mdhluli from the OAD will be speaking at the upcoming Physics for Development Colloquia Series, hosted by the American Physical Society Forum on International Physics. The colloquium will take place virtually on August 28, 2025 astro4dev.org/mark-your-cale… @SAAO @dstigovza

🌸 Happy Women’s Month 🌸 We’re celebrating women in STEMM & counting down the days to #SoapboxScience Cape Town 2025 Happening this November at the V&A Waterfront! Stay tuned for updates & our exciting speaker lineup! 🚀 #WomensMonth #WomenInScience #CapeTown

The IAU seeks a full-time Administrative Assistant and Data Manager, joining the Head of Administration (HoA) in a very small team in the Secretariat at IAU Headquarters in Paris. lnkd.in/dpXb8S4n

1/1 We would like to invite you to register your learners for the South African Physics Olympiad 2025! This year, it will include an astronomy section, through the SAAO’s partnership with SAIP. Register: forms.gle/DACJDHShrTryAJ… More information: docs.google.com/document/d/1Nz…

The latest newsletter is out! In this feature: -Wellbeing techniques for astronomers -$1.5M Simons Foundation grant for a Caribbean project -Updates from St. Lucia, India, China & more 🔗Read here: astro4dev.org/iau-oad-newsle… #AstronomyForDevelopment #ScienceForSociety #Astro4Dev