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 On 4 October, the JSPS Nairobi Research Station held a colloquium on space science in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in South Africa, South Africa's Department of Science and Technology, and the University of Pretoria. Venued at the Sanlam Auditorium in the Conference Centre of the University of Pretoria, the colloquium explored the theme "Promoting Space Exploration and Earth Observation: Contribution of Japan and South Africa to Humanity." Three Japanese researchers were invited to deliver lectures at the event: Dr. Hirohisa Sakurai, professor, Yamagata University; Dr. Shinichi Nakasuka, professor, University of Tokyo; and Dr. Takahiro Nagayama, research assistant professor, Nagoya University. They spoke about leading-edge advances being made in cosmic-ray science, micro-satellites, and astronomy. Besides South Africa, there are other important focal points for astrological research including South America and Australia in the southern hemisphere; when focusing on the African continent, however, only South Africa has a large-scale research base. In general terms, South Africa is the advanced country in sub-Saharan Africa within the realm of science and technology. As such, the colloquium attracted the attendance of some 70 young and veteran researchers. The depth and content of the presentations and discussions testified to the high level of expertise possessed by South African researchers. - JSPS Nairobi Research Station  |
