IAU OAD Annual Report for 2024-25 is out
Highlights include the first IAU General Assembly in #Africa, comments in @nature.com Astronomy, showcase of our 2024 #astro4dev projects, launch of the online communities, and our full moon mashup webinar series.
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Join us on Fri, Sep 26 at 08:30am UTC for the launch of our Flagships Ecosystem by the IAU President Prof Willy Benz.
The ecosystem will provide a holistic framework and clear pathways to drive development through astronomy.
#astro4dev #astrotourism #mentalhealth
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Join us on Aug 28 at the Physics for Development Colloquia Series, hosted by the American Physical Society Forum on International Physics. Dr. Joyful Mdhluli will discuss the role of astronomy as a tool for development.
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#physics #astronomy #development #SDGs #astro4dev
The IAU North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development invites applications for its Women and Girls in Astronomy Program. For projects in #Canada #USA, the Caribbean #Mexico #Greenland
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#womeninastronomy #girlsinSTEM #astro4dev #genderequity
IAU OAD 2025 Call for Proposals Open!
Astronomy isn’t just about exploring the universe—it can also drive positive social change! Submit your proposals that use astronomy to address global challenges.
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#astronomy #SDGs #development #astro4dev #grant #scienceforsociety
For the next Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashup, we’ll be in conversation with anthropologist Dr. Hanna Nieber. By exploring the intersections between astronomy and the social sciences, we can devise inclusive and culturally sensitive development that empower communities. #astronomy #anthropology #astro4dev
OAD Fellow Samyukta Manikumar talked abt "The Potential of Astrotourism in Africa" highlighting unique strengths —pristine night skies, rich cultural heritage—while balancing growth with the preservation of indigenous knowledge.
#AfAS2025 #Astro4Dev #Astrotourism #Astronomy #EconomicDevelopment
Ever wondered how #astronomy can have a real #impact on people and communities?
Join us on Fri, Feb 21 from 3-5pm SAST to hear from teams around the world who have been using astronomy in diverse ways to promote #sustainabledevelopment. astro4dev.org/projects-pre...
#scienceforsociety #astro4dev
