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Interview with the IAU OAD European Regional Office Coordinator

Michelle Willebrands of the European Regional Office

Michelle Willebrands, the coordinator of the European Regional Office, talks to Space in Africa about the activities of the E ROAD in Africa and opportunities for collaborations between Europe and Africa. Michelle Willebrands is the project officer of the European Regional Office of the Office of Astronomy for Development. The European Office was the 10th […]

Remote Fellowship at IAU Office of Astronomy for Development

OAD call for remote fellows

The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) seeks inspired individuals from any relevant background for its remote fellowship program. The International Astronomical Union (IAU), in partnership with the South African National Research Foundation (NRF), established the global Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town, South […]

Open Call for Partners by IAU OAD

IAU OAD Call for Partners

The International Astronomical Union (IAU)’s Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) calls for partners – individuals/institutions from diverse professional backgrounds – to enable and catalyze the realization of development outcomes using astronomy (or science in general). Partnerships can take various forms including Funding Partners, Conferences and Seminars Partners, Research, Technical and/or Development Partners, as well […]

People of Peace Education Features OAD Project Coordinator

Dr. Francesca Fragkoudi, an astrophysicist & science communicator, who founded and co-led the OAD project “Columba-Hypatia: Astronomy for Peace” was recently featured in the People of Peace Education. People of Peace Education is a project developed and maintained by the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research and the International Institute on Peace Education in partnership […]

OAD Signs MoU with International Virtual Observatory Alliance

Logo of the International Virtual Observatory Alliance

The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Virtual Observatory Alliance (IVOA). Both the OAD and IVOA realize that astronomical data and technology have the potential to be applied in various fields to benefit society. Both are motivated to use astronomical data for education, development and public […]