Minister challenges students at sixth annual SKA SA Postgraduate Bursary Conference
24 November 2011

International partners join forces and agree funding for detailed design of Square Kilometre Array telescope
23 November 2011

The National Research Foundation is pleased to announce a number of provisional awards for SKA scholarships and fellowships for 2012. View the list of candidates

Applications are invited for a Radio Telescope Operator. The successful candidates will work with other Operators and astronomers to commission and operate KAT-7 and MeerKAT. View the details

A new radio telescope may catalyse African science
The Economist, 5 November 2011 - The idea for the world's most powerful radio telescope has been around for some time.
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Watch the latest animation about MeerKAT, the largest and most sensitive radio telescope in the southern hemisphere until the SKA is completed.
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• Our superb radio-quiet environment is legally protected
• We offer the best value; most affordable option and maximum return on investment
• We have excellent infrastructure already in place
• Our climate and altitude match the SKA requirements perfectly
• Our industries and expertise are world-class
• We've proven that we can do it - KAT-7 telescope already in place and working
• Our innovative, cutting-edge pathfinder – 64-dish MeerKAT – is under construction
• South Africa's government is totally committed to the SKA
• We have the full support of our African partners
• We have partners around the globe
• We are developing future capacity across the continent
• Our history of leading astronomy research goes back more than 200 years

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