OAD Postdoc||WiPiSA Secretary 2022-||BWIS2018 Fellow||Occasional Blogger||Golden Key member|| APN Editor
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1 Aug 2023
Meet Dr Joyful Elma Mdhluli, a fellow at the Office of Astronomy for Development which is managed by NRF-SAAO: nrf.ac.za/womens-month-2023-…. Her focus is on exploring how #astronomy can help improve the mental well-being of people. #WomensMonth2023
@joyemmie
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
Apr 30
Curious about astronomy? Turn your passion for the Universe into real-world impact
The IAU OAD is funding innovative projects using astronomy for sustainable development—from education to tourism and social change.
Open to anyone
Deadline: 31 May 2026
lnkd.in/d6TJAynV
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
Representation matters! AfAS ExCo member Dr. Joyful Mdhluli brought particle physics to the breakfast table on Munghana Lonene FM’s Phaphama Show, talking science & physics careers!
She’s a beacon for young Africans dreaming big!
#WomenInPhysics #ParticlePhysics
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Mar 14
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
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🌌 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.
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
6 Oct 2025
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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
30 Sep 2025
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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
25 Sep 2025
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-…
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
23 Sep 2025
🎉 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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
22 Sep 2025
"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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
9 Sep 2025
🚨 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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
10 Sep 2025
🙌 Volunteers needed 🙌
Help make #SoapboxScience Cape Town 2025 a success on 15 Nov 🎤
Sign up 👉 forms.gle/qm9K5teshowdJfQZ8
#VolunteersNeeded #CapeTown
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
8 Sep 2025
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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
2 Sep 2025
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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
1 Sep 2025
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!
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
2 Sep 2025
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
The future of disaster resilience is here!
Thrilled to announce the finalists of the #G20Hackathon - global innovators building AI-powered early warnings & community tools to tackle disaster risks.
A safer world starts now.
#DisasterTech #GlobalInnovation
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
3 Sep 2025
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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
11 Aug 2025
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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
11 Aug 2025
🌸 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
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Joyful Elma Mdhluli retweeted
28 Jul 2025
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.
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