[AstroNet] Notice from SAAO - Prof George Miley on 'Astronomy for Capacity Building' - 28th July

[Thembela Mantungwa]

*NOTICE FROM SAAO (SOUTH AFRICAN ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORY)*
 
*Prof George Miley *
(Vice-President of the International Astronomical Union) is visiting 
South Africa in connection  with the signing
of the IAU-NRF agreement that will enable SAAO to host the IAU's Office 
for Astronomy Development.
 
He will be giving a public talk to the Cape Centre of the Astronomical 
Society of Southern Africa, on *Wednesday 28 July at 20:00* in the 
auditorium, at the SAAO in Observatory, Cape Town.
 
Title: Astronomy for Capacity Building
 
'Astronomy is a unique tool for capacity building because it combines
cutting-edge technology with fundamental science and profound cultural
roots.  Building on the enormous success of the International Year of
Astronomy,  the International Astronomical Union has developed an
ambitious decadal plan "Astronomy for the Developing World" that focuses
on using astronomy to stimulate development globally. I shall describe
some of the activities that are envisaged. The IAU has selected the SAAO
to host the international office that will coordinate the programme.'


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Regards

Thembela Mantungwa
S.A. Astronomical Observatory
Tel: 021 460 9319
Fax: 086 612 7502
Mob: 071 105 0109
Email: tm at saao.ac.za
Website: www.saao.ac.za / www.salt.ac.za