Kevin Govender

Constantly trying to get my head around fatherhood, development, people, society and the universe. The latter seems easiest!

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Join us in celebrating and reflecting on lessons from 15 years of @astro4dev as we map out the future of this bold initiative by the @IAU_org, @NRF_News, @SAAO, and @dstigovza;

15-17 February 2027, fully hybrid. Save the date and watch this space... https://t.co/KyTohLw4ld

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Here's a small story of our Freedom Day long weekend, where we hosted kids from Sutherland at our home as part of an incentive programme to prevent school dropout... one of many legacies arising originally from the brilliant mind of @carolune: https://t.co/JJ3h7C9QRG

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the official launch of the OAD!
In recognition of this day, here's a small personal thank you to the hundreds of people who are part of the global OAD family: https://t.co/TUmWk3mvBw

[Kevin Govender @govender]

15 years of infinite love ♾️❤️
@carolune

[Kevin Govender @govender]

15 years... ❤️💔
@carolune

[Kevin Govender @govender]

On this the anniversary of the death of Nelson Mandela, I would like to re-share something written on the night he passed away, in the hope that his memory will serve to still inspire us during these tough times globally...
https://t.co/Lxru038JHx: https://t.co/Lxru038JHx

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Participants of #WCSJ2025 are invited to meet at the Union Buildings, near the giant statue of Nelson Mandela, between 7:00 and 7:30am on Thursday 4th December, for a moment of reflection on the history of South Africa and the role of Madiba, who passed away on 5th December 2013.

[Kevin Govender @govender]

A very interesting discussion at #WCSJ2025 about science journalism vs institutional science communication. Awesome panel. Learned a cool term "churnalism" where press releases are copy-pasted into news stories. Think about it!

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Media engagement session by @SKA_Africa and @SKAO now in the exhibition area at #WCSJ2025

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Join us at 3pm in Amethyst Room at #WCSJ2025 for a discussion on astronomy in Africa and it's impact both locally and globally. Great list of panelists: Adrian Tiplady (NRF-SARAO); Thembela Mantungwa (NRF-SAAO); Amare Abebe (AfAS); Neeraj Guphta (IUCAA).

[Kevin Govender @govender]

My feeble attempt at capturing the Minister's five takeaways for #WCSJ2025
1. Combating bias
2. Fake news and misinformation
3. Integrate new tech like AI into science journalism
4. Address capacity disparities
5. Use science journalism for science diplomacy and solidarity

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Science Journalism is an essential part of science engagement. You can do good science but unless you can explain it fully you are not a full scientist (paraphrasing the @dstigovza Minister during his opening speech) #WCSJ2025

[DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION @dstigovza]

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will officially open the first World Conference of Science Journalists 2025 (WCSJ2025), taking place in Africa.

Watch Live: https://t.co/SnerKGk4tE

#DSTI #WCSJ2025 #letstalksciencejournalism

[Taslima @Dsttviljoen]

Full house at the official opening of the #wcsj2025. World class science taking place locally has attracted journalists from around the world. @dstigovza @wcsj2025

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Privileged to be part of the World Conference of Science Journalists this week in Pretoria. Online participation is possible as well... #wcsj2025

[World Federation of Science Journalists @WFSJ]

If you are not able to be here at @wcsj2025 in person, join us online with live streaming available starting tomorrow, Dec 2. Recordings will also be available after the conference for you to view at your leisure. #WCSJ2025

[Kevin Govender @govender]

On the morning of the last day of Science Forum we will meet at the Union Buildings around 07:15-07:30 for a moment of reflection with the giant Madiba statue before the #SFSA2025 programme starts. Please join us if you are in Pretoria! Location: https://t.co/xBs79kLSXo

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Ready for our 1pm session today in at #SFSA2025 in Crystal/Garnet (upstairs). Panelists: Dr Heidi Hackmann; Dr Vanessa McBride; H.E. Ambassador Lavina Ramkissoon; Wilma de Souza - a conversation about the future of the world and the role of science in that future.

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Join us today at 13:00 at the CSIR Convention Centre in Crystal/Garnet room for a conversation with an incredible line up of panelists reflecting on the future of the world beyond 2030 and the role of science in that world... #sfsa2025

https://t.co/f5VAJA8sHj

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Another long read at a significant milestone along the journey of love, grief and parenting... https://t.co/LG9ISUTkgS

@carolune

[Kevin Govender @govender]

Look around today. Look at water drops on plants, light on objects, smiles or frowns of people around you. Look at this earth a bit closer, and look beyond-at the sun, the moon, the stars. This is the place in space, along the trajectory of the earth, that @carolune was born ❤️💔