How Investing in Space Could Help Malawi
Malawi, like other nations, is realizing the need to develop its own space sector. In March 2018 discussions began between the Kyushu Institute of Technology (KYUTECH), Japan and Malawi’s National Commission for Science and Technology—a government arm tasked with developing and supporting scientific innovations that address the nation’s needs—to build Malawi’s first satellite.
While Malawi will…
Apply for DARA Big Data Advanced Training Programme
We are also happy to announce that applications for DARA Big Data Science Policy Fellowships and MSc Advanced Training Program are open. The DARA Big Data Science Policy Fellowships program will provide training for scientists in communicating with policy makers. The program is open to current PhD students and early career researchers who are within 5 years of completing their PhD, working in the…
Landmark University to launch satellite in 2020 – Joins BIRD-4 Satellite project
The BIRD-4 Satellite project was recently launched in Landmark University, Omu Aran led by the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olanyanju, George Maeda (from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan), the Coordinator, BIRD-4 Satellite Project and the Director, Center for Satellite Technology Development (CSTD) NASDRA, Dr. Spencer Onuh.
Landmark University Vice-Chancellor Professor…
Landmark University to launch satellite in 2020 – Joins BIRD-4 Satellite project
The BIRD-4 Satellite project was recently launched in Landmark University, Omu Aran led by the University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olanyanju, George Maeda (from Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan), the Coordinator, BIRD-4 Satellite Project and the Director, Center for Satellite Technology Development (CSTD) NASDRA, Dr. Spencer Onuh.
Landmark University Vice-Chancellor Professor…
AIMS announces first cohort of women in Climate Change Science Fellows
Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) announces the first cohort of Women in Climate Change Science Fellows: Dr. Nana Klutse from Ghana, Dr. Jessica Nosizwe Paula Thorn, a South African national living in the United States and Dr. N’Datchoh Evelyne Toure from Ivory Coast.
“Climate change represents one of humanity’s greatest challenges of…
AIMS announces first cohort of women in Climate Change Science Fellows
Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) announces the first cohort of Women in Climate Change Science Fellows: Dr. Nana Klutse from Ghana, Dr. Jessica Nosizwe Paula Thorn, a South African national living in the United States and Dr. N’Datchoh Evelyne Toure from Ivory Coast.
“Climate change represents one of humanity’s greatest challenges of…
AIMS announces first cohort of women in Climate Change Science Fellows
Today, the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences – Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) announces the first cohort of Women in Climate Change Science Fellows: Dr. Nana Klutse from Ghana, Dr. Jessica Nosizwe Paula Thorn, a South African national living in the United States and Dr. N’Datchoh Evelyne Toure from Ivory Coast.
“Climate change represents one of humanity’s greatest challenges of…
Over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since 1998
According to the Business and Market Analysis of the African Space Industry done by Space in Africa, over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since the launch of NILESAT 101 by Egypt in 1998 contrary to popular opinion that there are no Space Activities going on in Africa. All industries thrive in Africa with commercial giants trying to make a home within its lands. The multi…
Over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since 1998
According to the Business and Market Analysis of the African Space Industry done by Space in Africa, over $3 billion have been spent on space projects in Africa since the launch of NILESAT 101 by Egypt in 1998 contrary to popular opinion that there are no Space Activities going on in Africa. All industries thrive in Africa with commercial giants trying to make a home within its lands. The multi…
Towards the development of Rwanda’s first Satellite; training of Engineers commences
Joining South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco and Angola in space, Rwanda has began work to train aerospace engineers and launch a nano-satellite in the next few years. Some weeks ago, top officials from the Rwandan government announced they are working on building a Rwandan satellite to monitor progress in sustainable development goals. Today, we can confirm the country has…