News
Namibia Scientific Society celebrates 100 years of existence
- 17 April 2025
On 12 April 2025, the Namibia Scientific Society hosted a reception at Droombos to mark its centenary. In addition to various keynote speakers, the freshened-up logo and the concept note for a new library building were presented.
Astro News March 2025
- 26 February 2025
Some interesting information about the night sky in March 2025.
Astro News February 2025
- 31 January 2025
Some interesting information about the night sky in February 2025.
Astro News January 2025
- 27 December 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky in January 2025.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
- 18 December 2024
Astro News December 2024
- 28 November 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky in December 2024.
The book “The Nama under German colonial rule (1884–1904)“ is now available
- 1 November 2024
Between cooperation and conflict by Michael Vaupel
Astro News November 2024
- 30 October 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky in November 2024.
Interview mit Hans Hilpisch bei Hitradio Namibia
- 23 October 2024
Der Autor spricht mit Jasko Rust über sein Buch „Gaub“
Astro News October 2024
- 25 September 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky in October 2024.
The Recording and slides for the NEWS presentation "Do Pangolins have a Future?"
- 18 September 2024
Public talk by Ruben Angala on 29 August 2024.
The YouTube video and PowerPoint slides for Observing the unobservable: a black hole primer are now available
- 16 September 2024
The public talk was held on the 22nd of August 2024 by Prof. Sara Markoff
Impression from the 16th Southern Star Party
- 9 September 2024
From 6 September to 9 September 2024 at Gross Barmen
Building Activity at the Namibia Scientific Society
- 6 September 2024
Kindly use our Love Street entrance when visiting our office and library.
Astro News September 2024
- 28 August 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky in September 2024.
The Astrobiology: Life in the Universe presentation's YouTube video and PowerPoint slides are now available
- 23 August 2024
The public talk was held on the 25th of July 2024 by Prof. William Welsh
The Your Tern Project presentation's YouTube video and PowerPoint slides are now available
- 16 August 2024
The public talk was held on the 17th of July 2024 by Jolanda Veldhuis, a professor in Communication Science at VU University Amsterdam, and Ruben Fijn, a seabird ecologist specialising in the ecology of terns.
YouTube video and PowerPoint slides for “African Astronomy and calendar making” are now available
- 9 August 2024
The presentation was held on the 11th of July 2024 by Dr Motheo Koitsiwe.
YouTube video and PowerPoint slides for Archeology in the Sand Sea now available
- 2 August 2024
The presentation was held on the 9th of July by Dr George Leader.
Astro News August 2024
- 31 July 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky during August 2024.
The fascinating northwest of Namibia
- 29 July 2024
A carefully crafted tour by the Namibian Scientific Society in collaboration with Sense of Africa
Reprint of “The Scattering” Released by the Namibia Scientific Society
- 26 July 2024
Interview with author Lauri Kubuitsile
PowerPoint Slides for the Beyond Symptoms Talk are now Available
- 22 July 2024
Beyond Symptoms 3 July 2024
The Slides of the presentation “Sea Level Rise and is my coast property safe?” are available
- 17 June 2024
Public talk by Karl Hartmann on 6 June 2024.
The Namibia Scientific Society shares its educational mandate
- 14 June 2024
Annual Diplomatic International Food & Craft Bazaar
Extensive book collection donated to the Namibia Scientific Society
- 12 June 2024
Pieter Mostert generously donated a comprehensive collection of books
The recording of the “Lead poisoning in southern Africa’s Cape and White-backed Vultures“ is available
- 6 May 2024
Public talk by Dr Linda van den Heever on 24 April 2024.
The recording of the NEWS presentation “Pollution from lead mines“ is available
- 3 May 2024
Public talk by Dr John Yabe on 25 April 2024.
The recording of the “Southern Ground Hornbill – Endangered Large Terrestrial Bird“ is available
- 2 May 2024
Public talk by Dr Lucy Kemp on 29 February 2024.
Now available as an e-book on Amazon: “Rocky Point” by Peter Bridgeford!
- 26 April 2024
Also available with Kindle Unlimited!
The PowerPoint Slides of the presentation “Alexander von Humboldt: Fidget, humanist and scientist” are available
- 19 April 2024
Public talk by Enno Aufderheide on 9 April 2024.
NEWS Talk: Pollution from lead mines – Kabwe (Zambia) and mining towns in Namibia
- 18 April 2024
NEWS talk by Dr John Yabe
The recording of the “Black hole astrophysics with a millimetre telescope in Namibia“ is available
- 11 April 2024
Public talk by Professor Rob Fender on 27 February 2024.
Autism Association of Namibia Talk: Neurodiversity: Colourful people pretending to be normal
- 10 April 2024
A public talk about Autism Spectrum Disorders & ADHD in adults by Sybille Lindner
The recording of the NEWS presentation “EIA Tracker“ is available
- 5 April 2024
Public talk by Ndelimone Iipinge and John Pallett on 27 March 2024.
Astro News April 2024
- 27 March 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky during April 2024.
NEWS Talk: EIA Tracker – Making EIA info more accessible
- 20 March 2024
NEWS talk by Ndelimone Iipinge + John Pallett/NEWS
„Der weiße Buschmann“ wieder erhältlich
- 15 March 2024
Die spannende Lebensgeschichte von Peter Stark: Vom Wilderer zum Wildhüter
„Überlebenskampf in der Namib“ von Willem Esterhuizen als E-Book auf Amazon erhältich
- 6 March 2024
Auch in Kindle Unlimited verfügbar!
Astro News March 2024
- 28 February 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky during March 2024.
Exploring Insect Biodiversity in Namibia: A scientist’s collection journey
- 2 February 2024
A bug/insect collection donated to the NSS by scientist Pieter Arnoldus Basson.
Astro News February 2024
- 31 January 2024
Some interesting information about the night sky during February 2024.
Astro News January 2024
- 27 December 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky during January 2024.
Closing for the Festive Season
- 19 December 2023
Notice on the closing of the Society for the holidays.
Namibia Scientific Society receives generous donation from member
- 1 December 2023
A member made a noble gesture by donating to the Society
Astro News December 2023
- 29 November 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky during December 2023.
Astro News November 2023
- 1 November 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky during November 2023.
World Space Week
- 13 October 2023
Namibia Scientific Society and its Astro Group participates in the international space week
Robert Johnstone donates two telescopes to the Namibia Scientific Society
- 11 October 2023
The Namibia Scientific Society received a 14" Meade LX200 GPS telescope as well as a 12" Meade LX200 GPS telescope.
The recording of the presentation “Upper Swakop Basin Management Committee (USBMC) position statement on water management in Central Namibia“ is available
- 10 October 2023
Public talk by Piet Smit on 28 September 2023.
Event cancelled: Recycling resources excreted in wastewater
- 10 October 2023
Please note that the event on 11 October 2023 is cancelled.
Talk by Prithvi Simha and Gert van der Merwe on “Recycling resources excreted in wastewater”
- 5 October 2023
Join us for a talk on 12 October 2023 at 19h00.
Harnessing the sun’s energy for a brighter Scientific Society
- 4 October 2023
Our solar system was installed mid-year.
Astro News October 2023
- 28 September 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky during October 2023.
Upper Swakop Basin Management Commitee (USBMC) position statement on water management in Central Namibia
- 27 September 2023
Presentation on 27 September 2023 at 19h00.
Danke Kanada für 34 Jahre Abenteuer und Inspiration
- 26 September 2023
Vortrag am 27. September 2023 um 19.00 Uhr.
„Wo sind die Herero geblieben“ von Hans Hilpisch als E-Book auf Amazon erhältich
- 25 September 2023
Auch in Kindle Unlimited verfügbar!
Museums Association of Namibia
- 23 September 2023
33rd Annual General Meeting Conference & Capacity-Building Workshops Report
New Team Member: Malilo Limbo
- 22 September 2023
Malilo Limbo joins the team of the Namibia Scientific Society
Upper Swakop Basin Management Commitee (USBMC) position statement on water management in Central Namibia
- 21 September 2023
Presentaion on 28 September 2023 at 19h00.
Workshop to Publishing Standards
- 20 September 2023
National Library of Namibia invites to a workshop for publishers and writers.
Danke Kanada für 34 Jahre Abenteuer und Inspiration
- 20 September 2023
Der Namibia Bird Club lädt ein zu einer deutschsprachigen Filmvorführung von Ernst Pointner.
The PowerPoint Slides of the NEWS presentation “Wildlife Tech Wizards” are available
- 19 September 2023
Public talk by Gideon Haingura (NUST Biodiversity Research Centre) on 12 September 2023.
International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Programme of the German Parliament
- 18 September 2023
On 19 September 2023 at 19h00.
A Cosmic Odyssey: Exploring the Africa Millimetre Telescope’s Mobile Planetarium
- 16 September 2023
The Universe at the Namibia Scientific Society
Scientific Society Swakopmund and Namibia Scientific Society commit to working even closer together
- 14 September 2023
To share information but also to regularly exchange ideas and experiences
NEWS Talk: Wildlife Tech Wizards
- 11 September 2023
NEWS talk by Gideon Haingura (NUST Biodiversity Research Centre)
Atlasing on Farm Donkerhuk West
- 7 September 2023
The Namibia Bird Club invites you to a weekend Bird Atlasing on 22–24 September 2023.
The recording of the NEWS presentation “Climate Change Now“ is available
- 5 September 2023
Public talk by Nafimane Hamukoshi (University of Namibia) on 31 August 2023.
Astro News September 2023
- 30 August 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky during September 2023.
National Arts Council of Namibia announces its first-ever Literature Festival
- 25 August 2023
1st and 2nd of September 2023
Don’t miss the opportunity to see a show in the mobile planetarium!
- 21 August 2023
A few seats are still available
ExxonMobil continues to support the Mindsinaction STEAM Program (Namibia)
- 16 August 2023
Mindsinaction partnered with Namibia Scientific Society
Now available as an e-book on Amazon: “How the port of Walvis Bay became Namibian” by Nils Bruzelius!
- 11 August 2023
Also available with Kindle Unlimited!
“Painted Stories” launched
- 9 August 2023
On 18 July 2023, the book Painted Stories, written by Peter Breunig, in collaboration with Gabriele Franke, was officially launched.
NEWS Talk: UNAM Vets on the wild side
- 7 August 2023
NEWS talk by Dr Mark Jago (UNAM School of Veterinary Medicine).
The recording of the presentation “The plight of Sperrgebiet endemics“ is available
- 28 July 2023
Public talk by Dr Antje Burke on 11 July 2023.
Astro News August 2023
- 26 July 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky during August 2023.
The recording of the NEWS presentation “ Local Perceptions about Pangolins“ is available
- 21 July 2023
Public talk by Tobias Kambongi (Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation) on 28 June 2023.
A few places are still available!
- 13 July 2023
Join the Namibia Scientific Society camping tour to southern Namibia.
Now available as an e-book on Amazon: “Are you a Person or a Ghost?” by Andrew Niikondo!
- 12 July 2023
Also available with Kindle Unlimited!
Namibia Scientific Society Tour Wonderful Zambezi: 2–12 June 2023
- 10 July 2023
A short report by Ellen Gudde
The recording of the NEWS presentation “Saving Africa’s Giraffe“ is available
- 5 July 2023
Public talk by Dr Julian Fennessy and Dr Michael Brown (Giraffe Conservation Foundation) on 19 June 2023.
NEWS Talk: Local Perceptions about Pangolins
- 26 June 2023
NEWS talk by Tobias Kambongi (Pangolin Conservation & Research Foundation).
Roter Kamm – Saddle Hill – Dicker Wilhelm – Koichabpfanne – Spencer Bay – Lüderitzbucht Tour
- 21 June 2023
The Namibia Scientific Society offers a self-drive Tour from 25 to 31 August 2023.
NEWS Talk: Saving Africa’s Giraffe
- 19 June 2023
NEWS talk by Dr Julian Fennessy and Dr Michael Brown (Giraffe Conservation Foundation).
US$ 25-million facility in Namibia will be Africa's first millimetre-range telescope
- 16 June 2023
Prof. Heino Falcke will talk about why, where, when and how.
The Powerpoint Slides of the presentation “Working for Water (WfW) program“ are available
- 15 June 2023
Public talk by Dr Guy Preston on 29 May 2023.
The Powerpoint Slides of the presentation “The Planets up close and Personal“ are available
- 7 June 2023
Public talk by Clyde Foster, Planetary Imager on 23 May 2023.
Closed on 25 and 26 May 2023
- 24 May 2023
Namibia Scientific Society is closed on Thursday, 25 May and Friday, 26 May 2023
The Recording of the presentation “Short- and medium-term water management challenges for the CAN by USBMC“ is available
- 22 May 2023
Public talk by Upper Swakop Basin Management Committee on 9 May 2023
Closed on 18 and 19 May 2023
- 17 May 2023
Namibia Scientific Society is closed on Thursday, 18 May and Friday, 19 May 2023
The Powerpoint Slides of the presentation “20 years CDC in Namibia“ are available
- 15 May 2023
Public talk by Dr Peter Minchella, Associate Director for Science, CDC Namibia on 25 April 2023
The Powerpoint Slides of the presentation “Tourism and Resilience - How tourism destinations can position themselves resiliently for upcoming crises“ are available
- 9 May 2023
Public talk by Prof. Dr Conny Mayer-Bonde, tourism and hospitality expert on 20 April 2023
Closed on 4 and 5 May 2023
- 3 May 2023
Namibia Scientific Society is closed on Thursday, 4 May and Friday, 5 May 2023
Closed during the public holiday
- 27 April 2023
Namibia Scientific Society is closed on Monday, 1 May 2023
Eindrücke von der Buchvorstellung „Der Bart des Elefanten“
- 13 April 2023
Wolfgang Brune hat sein Buch vorgestellt
In Times of Pandemic was officially launched
- 11 April 2023
Some impressions from the book launch at the Goethe Institut
The recording of the presentation “Fairy circles—Subterranean Oases in the Namib Sand“ is available
- 3 April 2023
New recording released on our YouTube channel
Interview mit Wolfgang Brune bei Hitradio Namibia
- 30 March 2023
Der Autor spricht mit Rasko Rusk über sein Buch „Der Bart des Elefanten“
Astro News April 2023
- 29 March 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky during April 2023.
Lesung mit Wolfgang Brune in der Swakopmunder Buchhandlung
- 24 March 2023
Am 24. März 2023 um 17.30 Uhr
Wolfgang Brune zu Gast bei NBC Funkhaus Namibia
- 22 March 2023
Der Autor wird mit Ralf Boll über sein Buch „Der Bart des Elefanten“ sprechen
Closed during the public holiday
- 16 March 2023
Namibia Scientific Society is closed on Monday 20 March 2023 and Tuesday 21 March 2023
Commemorating the Legacy of the late Helmut zur Strassen
- 7 March 2023
Building Natural Science bridges for Students through the Namibia Scientific Society and the Namibia Academy for Tourism and Hospitality (NATH)
The recording of the presentation “First Image of a Black Hole“ is available
- 3 March 2023
New recording released on our YouTube channel
Astro News March 2023
- 28 February 2023
Some interesting information about the night sky in March 2023.
Heino Falcke im Gespräch mit Hitradio Namibia
- 20 February 2023
Es geht um Zeitreisen am Rande von schwarzen Löchern, Namibias einmaligen Sternenhimmel und die Frage nach dem Leben, dem Universum und dem ganzen Rest.
Interview with Prof. Heino Falcke and Jasko Rusk from Hitradio Namibia
- 18 February 2023
They talk about black holes and explore the questions of what happens when a person falls into one, and what is unique about the Namibian night sky.