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2015 Workshop
A 5-day Capacity Building workshop on the Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies for Tackling Environmental Challenges in Nigeria. ASTAL, in collaboration with University of Uyo organised a hands-on workshop entitled 5-Day Capacity Building Workshop on Applications of Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies in Tackling Environmental Challenges in Nigeria. The workshop was held from 17th – 21st August, 2015, at the Multi-purpose Hall, University of Uyo Main Campus
2016 Workshop
A 5-day Integrated Capacity Building Workshop on Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS Education for Educators & Researchers. ASTAL, in collaboration with University of Uyo organized a hands-on workshop entitled A 5-Day Integrated Capacity Building Workshop on Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS Education for Educators. The workshop was held from 15th – 19th August, 2016, at the Multi-purpose Hall, University of Uyo main Campus.
Itu-Ibeno Project
Groundtruthing exercise in Itu LGA & Ibeno LGA of Akwa Ibom State. The studies took place at:
Anen Atai Itam (Itu LGA) lies between latitude 5° 9’ 13.54" & Longitude 7° 59’ 12.57", at 71.3m elevation. Ibeno beach (Ibeno LGA) lies between Latitude 4° 32’ 25.91" & Longitude 8° 0’ 12.17", at 26.3m elevation.
FUPRE Collaborative Visit
On April 18, 2016, a number of technical staff in the company of the Executive Coordinator of ASTAL, Dr. Kenneth Uchua made a Technical Visit to Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, where they met with Principal officers of the University and mapped out areas of possible collaboration, both in research and application of Satellite Remote Sensing in solving environmental issues
RSMWRRD Collaborative Visit
On April 19, 2016, ASTAL Scientists and Technical staff made a technical visit to the Rivers State Ministry of Water Resources and Rural Development. At the instance of the Honourable Commissioner, Chief Ibibia Walter, Dr. Kenneth Uchua elucidated on the critical role of Satellite technology in the development of water infrastructure
DELSU Collaborative Visit
On May 19, 2016, a team of Scientists led by the Executive Coordinator of ASTAL, Dr. Kenneth Uchua made a technical visit to Delta State University, Abraka to showcase the potentials of ASTAL, and seek avenues through which the two institutions can collaborate with respect to effective implementation of Nigerian Space Policy
WSW 2017
"Exploring New World in Space" The theme for 2017 World Space Week, as announced by the United Nations. ASTAL celebrated it on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, with the following schools in attendance; Saint College, Use-Offot, Uyo; Monef High School, Ben Udo Street, Ewet-Uyo; Fortune High School, UdoUsoro Street, off Abak Road-Uyo and Air Force Comprehensive College, OkopNduaErong, Ibesikpo.
2017 Workshop
A 2-day Integrated Capacity Building and Development of Local Content in the Applications of Space-Based Technologies for Tackling Environmental Challenges in the Niger Delta Region. ASTAL, with the support of NCRS, NASRDA, FMST and UNIUYO organized a hands-on workshop, which was held from 30th to 31st October, 2017, at Edinan Hotel, Aka Etinan Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom-Cross River Project
Generation of Geospatial Information on Coastal & Marine Environment of Akwa Ibom & Cross River States. A week sojourn (13th to 17th November, 2017) for a quest to improve and explore our environment for better socio economic benefits, ASTAL group of researchers were able to ascertain and validate some of the already existing activities in the Marine and Coastal region using Space Technology product of Global Positioning System (GPS)
NYSC 2017
In line with the on-going Space Science and Technology sensitization programme of ASTAL, the National Youth Service Corps members, at the Orientation Camp in Ikot Itie Udung, NsitAtai Local Government Area of AkwaIbom State benefitted greatly from the technical presentation made by a team of ASTAL Staff members. this exercise held on 4th December, 2017
2018 Workshop
A 2-day Integrated Capacity Building and Development of Local Content in the Applications of Space-Based Technologies for Tackling Environment Challenges in the Niger Delta Region. ASTAL, with the support of NCRS, NASRDA, FMST and UNIUYO organized a hands-on workshop, which was held from 19th – 20th March, 2018, at the conference hall in Helena Haven Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Honourable Minister's Visit
The Honourable Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Christopher Ogbonnaya Onu made a facility tour to ASTAL, at the instance of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Enefiok Essien and the Management Staff of the University of Uyo, on Thursday, 15th November, 2018. Dr. Onu, accompanied by the Prof. Nse Essien (Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Science and Technology), Prof. S.O. Mohammed (Director General, NASRDA), and ASTAL staff paid a courtsey visit to the Paramount Ruler of Uyo, His Royal Majesty, Edidiem Sylvanus Okon
2019 Workshop
A 5-Day Specialized Training on Applications of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Technology in Tackling Environmental and Security Challanges in the Niger Delta, Nigeria. ASTAL, with the support of NCRS, NASRDA, FMST and UNIUYO organized a hands-on workshop, which was held from 18th – 22nd March, 2019, at the Multipurpose Hall, University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
NYSC 2019
In a continued effort to promote Space Technology awareness, a team of ASTAL officers led by Mrs. Millicent Okereke (Head, Space Education and Training), paid a Technical visit to the National Youth Service Corps Members at their Orientation Camp in Ikot Itie Udung, Nsit Atai Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom state, on Wednesday 10th April, 2019
Inauguration of Women in Aerospace
The official Inauguration of Women in Aerospace at the Advanced Space Technology Applications Laboratory took place on Thursday, 12th September 2019. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by the wife of the Vice-Chancellor, who is also the President of University of Uyo Women Association, Mrs. Rosalyn Essien. The Vice-Chancellor’s wife was ably represented by the University Pharmacist, who doubles as the Vice-President of University of Uyo Women Association, Pharm Dr. (Mrs.) Mercy Umana Osom
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Management of ASTAL Uyo, organized a 1-day Road Rehabilitation Exercise on Saturday 19th October, 2019. which was performed by her staff, with the aim of fixing the road leading to the Mechanical Engineering laboratory University of Uyo and the ASTAL office which has become dilapidated due to incessant rainfalls; therefore making it difficult for motorists-staff of the University and ASTAL to ply
AGCS Workshop 2019
In efforts to generate non-budgetary income to the Laboratory, through the provision of scientific training and integrated capacity building under the Know-How-Technology Transfer (KHTT) scheme, a 5-Day Workshop on the Applications of Space-Based Technologies for Earth Resources Monitoring and Management was organized by ASTAL Geodigital Consultancy Services (AGCS) from Monday 18th – Friday 22nd November, 2019, at the University of Uyo Multi-purpose Hall
Development of ASTAL Office Complex
Ongoing construction of ASTAL Uyo office complex, at the University of Uyo Main Campus, Nwaniba road, Uyo
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