Category Archives: Media

IAU OAD Newsletter #33 April-June 2023

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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 […]

Astronomy for Development: Case Studies

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, […]

How to Start an Astrotourism Business

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, […]

IAU OAD Newsletter #32 January-March 2023

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The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the January to March 2023 period. Highlights in the newsletter: RAS OAD Mobility Grants: applications close 3 May Call for fellows, interns, volunteers to work with OAD (in-person, remote) OAD call for proposals 2023 to be launched at the end of April Other opportunities: teacher training […]

IAU OAD Newsletter #31 October-December 2022

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The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the October to December 2022 period. Highlights in the newsletter: OAD meets the South African President and Ministers New astronomy-for-development projects funded in 2023 Hack4Dev initiative to develop data science skills and apply it in development Upcoming events – Astronomy Education conference, IAU astro-tourism symposium, Hackathons […]