The OAD-supported “Starlight Bridges” project will organise A Night Under the Stars on August 17 in Profitis Ilias, Myriki – Karpenissi, Greece. The project “Community Astrotourism through the ARTEMIS Space Observatory” is turning the pristine night sky of Karpenisi (Bortle scale 3) into a driver for sustainable, locally led development. It targets the region of […]
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2026, Inspiring STEM Engagement through Astronomy in Kisumu Kenya, Kenya
Transforming STEM Learning Through Astronomy in Kenya
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source: MMUST The OAD funded project ‘Inspiring STEM Engagement through the Support of Astronomy Programs in Primary Schools in Kisumu County, Kenya,’ seeks to enhance science learning among learners from Grade One to Grade Six by leveraging astronomy as an innovative and engaging entry point into environmental science and integrated science. The project team organised […]
2026, Starry Safaris: Astrotourism for Development Project in Tanzania, Sub-Saharan Africa
IAU OAD Project in Tanzania Launches Astrotourism Tours
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Jul
Starry Safaris, an IAU OAD supported project in Tanzania, is using astronomy tourism to create additional income opportunities for economically-disadvantaged young men and women. They have established an astrotourism program at the Mount Meru Astronomical Observatory (MMAO) in Arusha, Tanzania, and conducted the first astrotourism tour a few days ago. The team completed a three-day […]
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The IAU OAD is pleased to announce the funding of five new astronomy-for-development projects by Development in Africa through Radio Astronomy (DARA). The projects will be run by the 2026 DARA student teams in Namibia, Botswana, Ghana, Mozambique, South Africa, and Kenya. Projects will address urgent challenges within communities such as youth unemployment, gaps in […]
2026, Black Girls in Physics and Astronomy, North America
Canadian Project Fosters Science Identity and STEAM Engagement Amongst Black Girls
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May
The Black Girls in Physics and Astronomy (BGPA) project aims to foster early science identity and STEAM engagement among participants. The project has completed a number of activities for youth leaders and participants, inspiring curiosity and creating a sense of identity and belonging in science spaces. ———– February 25, 2026: First session hosted by the […]