The African Astronomical Society (AfAS)

is a Pan-African Professional Society of Astronomers.

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CALL FOR BIDS TO HOST THE AFRICAN ASTRONOMICALSOCIETY (AfAS) ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN 2026 

The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) invites bids from institutions on the African continent to host the AfAS Annual Conference in…...

CALL FOR BIDS TO HOST THE AFRICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (AfAS) ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA IN 2027

The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) invites bids from institutions in South  Africa to host the AfAS Annual Conference in 2027.…...

AfAS-2023 Information – Copy

abstract submission: Closed   We are excited to inform you that the third annual conference of the African Astronomical Society…...

Starlit Creations: Winners of the Beauty of Astronomy Competition

The “The Beauty of Astronomy” online art competition, a collaborative effort between the International Astronomical Union General Assembly 2024 (IAU…...

AFAS-2024 SEED RESEARCH GRANT: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS GUIDELINES APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25 December 2024 The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is the primary pan-African professional society representing…...

AfAS 2024 MSc and PhD Prizes

Application deadline: 25 December 2024  The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is the primary pan-African professional society representing astronomers from across…...

Junior Accountant

Join the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) as an Accounting and Administration Officer! Take the next step in your finance career…...

Head of Secretariat

AfAS is seeking an experienced and motivated Head of Secretariat! Lead and manage the secretariat team, ensuring smooth operations, strategic…...

“Access for Africa” on the LCO global telescope network – Information Workshop

As a partner in the Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO) global telescope network, the University of St Andrews would like to…...