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Empowering Underprivileged Youth Through Astronomy

by Hafsa Ghazali and Vania Abbas, STEM Ambassadors for the Astro-Phy Quench project Humans have come a long way. From watching the sky and only being able to appreciate the beautiful, shimmery stars to now initiating a potential adventure to where once only our eyes could go. The study of astronomy is rising exponentially as […]

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, […]

RAS OAD Mobility Grant Recipients Announced

The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS), UK and the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) are excited to announce the results of the 2023 RAS OAD mobility grants. A total of £5900 has been awarded to six projects that will establish or nurture research, education and/or development related collaborations between the United Kingdom […]

Astronomy Video Series in Urdu Continues

The Video Astronomy Lessons project continues to regularly publish short astronomy videos in Urdu targeted at children in Pakistan. The team recently published the latest video, episode 9 on Galaxies. A total of 10 episodes are being produced under this OAD funded project. The videos are made with the local context in mind, shot in […]