The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the October to December 2023 period. Highlights in the newsletter: Conference Deadlines IAU General Assembly 2024: abstracts deadline on 01 March IAU Communicating Astronomy with the Public CAP conference: abstracts deadline on 29 February New astronomy-for-development projects funded in 2024 Previous newsletters are on the website. […]
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The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the July to September 2023 period. Highlights in the newsletter: Farewell to OAD Deputy Director Vanessa McBride Mental well-being among graduate students IAU General Assembly 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa Upcoming events – IAU 386 symposium: dark sky and astronomical heritage in boosting astro-tourism, Shaw-IAU […]
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The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the April to June 2023 period. Highlights in the newsletter: New astronomy-for-development case studies Astronomy for Mental Health guidelines Reflections on Astro4dev by visitors Upcoming events – Asia-Pacific Regional IAU Meeting 2023 (APRIM 2023), IAU 386 symposium: dark sky and astronomical heritage in boosting astro-tourism, Shaw-IAU […]
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In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for our planet, intended to create a sustainable future by 2030. The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) was established with the conviction that scientists, including astronomers, have much to offer in building an inclusive, sustainable world for all. Since 2011, […]
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OAD Fellow Samyukta has written a brief article in the African Science Stars magazine on some factors to consider before starting up an astrotourism business. The special edition of the magazine is focused on astrotourism and its potential in Africa. Astrotourism falls under the OAD’s Flagship on ‘Sustainable, local socio-economic development through Astronomy’. So far, […]