Congratulations to Dr. Joyful Mdhluli from the OAD, one of the laureates of the “2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics” awarded to the ALICE experiment where she did her PhD work. The prize is awarded for detailed measurements of Higgs boson properties confirming the symmetry-breaking mechanism of mass generation, the discovery of new strongly interacting […]
Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
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photo credit: Jean Mouette /IAP-CNRS-SU Dr. Michèle Gerbaldi, a long time friend and collaborator of the Office of Astronomy for Development, has been awarded the Chevalier of the National Order of Merit (Chevalière de l’Ordre National du Mérite) by France for her contributions to astronomy. The Order of Merit rewards distinguished merit acquired either in […]
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Source: Hack4dev In March 2025, the Hack4dev initiative successfully ran the SKA Data Challenge at the AfAS (African Astronomical Society) 2025 Data Science Hackathon. This marked a significant milestone in preparing African postgraduate astronomers to tackle the data challenges of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA). To support the global astronomy community in preparing for the massive data volumes […]
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Have you ever found yourself gazing up at a star-strewn sky, listening to the chorus of nocturnal creatures, or simply soaking in the quiet mystery of the night? If the natural world after dark sparks your curiosity, the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) would love to hear from you. We’re excited to announce that […]
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Wondering how astronomy can have a real impact on people and the planet? Watch our showcase of astronomy-for-development projects funded in 2024. Every year, the Office of Astronomy for Development, through the International Astronomical Union, provides grants and supports projects around the world that apply astronomy in the pursuit of sustainable development. In 2024, the IAU OAD […]
