Mozambique
Mozambique: a new generation of explorers is discovering their universe
Welcome to Mozambique – Where a Nation Reaches for the Stars
Our country coordinator
Dinelsa Machaieie
Dinelsa Machaieie is an astrophysicist and educator serving as a team member of the National Astronomy Education Committee (NAEC) in Mozambique and Auxiliary Professor at the Physics Department of Eduardo Mondlane University.
She holds an Honours and Master’s degree in Physics, followed by a PhD in Astrophysics. Her research interests span Physics Education, Star Formation and Evolution, and Astrobiology—bridging the study of cosmic origins with the quest to understand life’s place in the universe.
In her current role as Auxiliary Professor at Eduardo Mondlane University, Dinelsa teaches courses in Quantum Mechanics, Solid State Physics, and Research Techniques in Education, shaping the next generation of Mozambican physicists while advancing pedagogical approaches to science education.
Major Activities In Mozambique
Get to know our facilities and activities
Mozambique is an active SAROAD country node and SKA partner country focused on building high-tech capacity. Key highlights include:
• Strategic Training: A core partner in the DARA project, providing youth with skills in radio interferometry, signal processing, big data analysis, and Python.
• Regional Collaboration: One of the original supporters of the SAROAD regional office, focusing on mobilizing human and financial resources for astronomy development.
• Human Capital: Participates in regional networks (AIMS, NASSP, PAPSSN) to grow the expertise needed for a self-sustaining local space secto
Astronomy For Mental Health
Outreach Programs
ACTIVITIES
what We Do
outreach Programs
Empowering the next generation of explorers. Discover how SAROAD's astronomy outreach inspires students and advances scientific literacy for society.
astro-Tourism
Southern Africa’s celestial magic: stargazing safaris, desert astronomy & galactic vistas. Your cosmic adventure starts here!
Astronomy For Mental Health
How stargazing reduces stress & anxiety—discover astronomy’s therapeutic power to quiet the mind and reconnect with the universe.
Hack4Dev
Advancing the IAU’s vision: Harnessing astronomy to tackle poverty, inequality, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
Astro Lab
Step into the Astro Lab: A hub for processing celestial images, discovering asteroids, and conducting hands-on astronomical research.
Opportunities
Explore careers in astronomy, from research to outreach. Discover funding, internships, and how to turn your passion for the cosmos into a profession.
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