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The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory provides access to this astronomy article for people who have the required password.
- Who it is for:
- People with the password
- How to act on it:
- Open the article page and enter the password in the password field.
An annual training programme aimed at building skills in big data and data science for African researchers and industry professionals.
- Who it is for:
- students, researchers, and professionals in data science and related fields from African countries
- How to act on it:
- Register for the upcoming school through the SARAO website or contact the organisers
Online learning resources that transform education in radio astronomy across Africa and beyond, offering accessible courses and materials for learners and educators.
- Who it is for:
- students, educators, and enthusiasts of radio astronomy
- How to act on it:
- Access the platform directly via the SARAO website
Opportunity for young students in the Northern Cape to participate in robotics competitions, showcasing STEM excellence and innovation.
- Who it is for:
- school-aged students in the Northern Cape
- How to act on it:
- Join a local team and register through the FIRST LEGO League programme
A network launched by SARAO to connect former beneficiaries of its human capital development programs across Africa for continued collaboration and mentorship.
- Who it is for:
- former scholarship and fellowship recipients
- How to act on it:
- Join by registering through SARAO's alumni portal
The public is invited to visit the Hartebeesthoek observatory site during scheduled open days. These events provide educational experiences about radio astronomy, the MeerKAT telescope, and ongoing scientific projects.
- Who it is for:
- general public, families, students, educators
- How to act on it:
- Attend by visiting the SARAO website to check event dates and register if required
Special outreach and educational events are held at HartRAO during World Space Week 2024, including visits by school groups and public engagement activities focused on space science and astronomy.
- Who it is for:
- school learners, educators, and the general public
- How to act on it:
- Participate by attending events hosted at the Hartebeesthoek site or registering through the SARAO website
This initiative involves hosting local school learners at HartRAO to engage them in science education and inspire interest in astronomy and technology careers.
- Who it is for:
- local school learners
- How to act on it:
- Participate through coordination with schools or by contacting HartRAO via their public engagement team
SARAO hosts workshops to develop skills in radio astronomy, aimed at building capacity in Africa’s scientific community.
- Who it is for:
- students, early-career researchers, and technical staff in Africa
- How to act on it:
- Register through SARAO’s official website or announcements
A research and development initiative to design and implement a GPS calibration system that uses optical isolation and temperature stabilisation to meet MeerKAT telescope requirements for radio frequency interference.
- Who it is for:
- research scientists and engineers involved in precision timing and satellite navigation systems
- How to act on it:
- Participate as a team member or collaborator under the leadership of Romeo Reginald Gunther Gamatham
A technology development project aimed at creating a personalised screening and disease management tool for sexually transmitted infections and chronic diseases. The platform is designed to improve early detection, monitoring, and treatment outcomes through digital health innovation.
- Who it is for:
- researchers, innovators, and startups in digital health and advance manufacturing sectors
- How to act on it:
- Contact the SARAO commercialisation team for reviews, comments, or suggestions regarding the project
Resources are provided for members of the public to participate in citizen science projects related to radio astronomy and data analysis.
- Who it is for:
- citizens interested in contributing to scientific research
- How to act on it:
- Explore and join citizen science initiatives through the SARAO website's Citizen Science section