1. The MAGDAS Instrument and Space Science at the University of Zambia Habatwa V. Mweene Head, Department of Physics University of Zambia Lusaka, Zambia

6. MAGDAS at the University of Zambia

13. Space Science Department branching out in new directions Space science one of the new areas of interest Collaborative activities with South Africans and others

14. Current Situation Several Zambians trained in Space Science PhDs: Patrick Sibanda, Chigomezyo Ngwira Masters: Fred Joe Nambala, Webby Miyoba, Remmy Musumpuka

15. Collaborators University of the Northwest, South Africa Marius Potgieter – PhD supervisor of Nchimunya Mwiinga Hermanus Magnetic Observatory Lee-Anne McKinnell – PhD supervisor of Patrick Sibanda and Chigomezyo Ngwira

16. Other Initiatives The National Astronomy and Space Science Programme (NASSP), University of Cape Town, South Africa The Square Kilometer Array (SKA) SALT Telescope

17. Future Initiatives Introduction of Space Science at UNZA Syllabus being worked on with University of the Northwest Manpower being developed: Nchimunya Mwiinga New lecturers appointed: Patrick Sibanda, Fred Joe Nambala

18. Research Aspect Mwiinga working with Marius Potgieter Sibanda working with McKinnell Hopes of Nambala and others working on MAGDAS

19. Situation to Date MAGDAS has no training component MAGDAS has no research collaboration component Source of worry at UNZA Situation should be addressed

20. Ideal Format for MAGDAS Places and scholarships for Masters and PhD studies Training in how to use the MAGDAS data Trips to Japan for collaborative research

21. The End Thank you for your attention