The Namibia Scientific Society is set to host an enlightening public talk titled, “German Colonial Building Cultures in a Global Perspective – A Critical Evaluation of Primary Sources, From Windhoek and Daressalam to Tsingtau and Samoa,” featuring Michael Falser from the Technical University of Munich. The event is scheduled for 26 March at 19:00 and...
November 4, 2024
Tag: Scientific
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Unlocking the secrets of hearing: Scientific Society to host public talk with Prof. Geoffrey Manly
The Namibia Scientific Society is set to host an enlightening public discussion on 14 March at 19:00, featuring Professor Geoffrey Manly. The focus of the talk will revolve around ‘Understanding the evolution and function of ears, including our own.’ During this event, attendees can expect an exploration into the origins of hearing organs in early...
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The phenomenon of black holes to be discussed at the Scientific Society
The Astronomy study group of the Namibia Scientific Society is organizing a public talk to be held on 27 February at 19:00 at the Scientific Society. The talk will be presented by Professor Rob Fender from the University of Cape Town and the University of Oxford, and will focus on the subject of ‘Black hole...
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NIP paves way for scientific excellence at Hochland High School with donation – Windhoek Observer
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has responded emphatically to the call from Hochland High School, unleashing a wave of support that promises to shape the future of aspiring scientists in Namibia. In a formal ceremony this week, Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, and Chairperson of NIP’s Corporate Social Investment Committee Niita Evaristus,...
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Nedbank boosts scientific education with donation to UNAM / AMT Mobile Planetarium
To address educational gaps locally, particularly in the realms of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Nedbank Namibia last week made a significant donation of N$450,000 to the University of Namibia (UNAM) / AMT Mobile Planetarium. The objective of this initiative is to improve the accessibility and quality of science education, especially in remote regions...
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‘Water talk’ to be held at the Scientific Society
The Upper Swakop Basin Management Committee (USBMC) will present its current position related to water management in the Central Area of Namibia (CAN), on 28 September at 19:00 at the Namibia Scientific Society. The Society in a statement said this will be the last sharing of the position to invite public comments before it will...
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Fishing: Scientific Evidence is Not About Trial and Error
Namibia’s fishing industry is at a crossroads. We are about to embark on a government-sanctioned course of action that holds profound implications for our already ravaged fishing industry, for our people, and for our nation. A recent article in the Windhoek Observer reported that “a process to allow fishing vessels to catch horse mackerel within...