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 […]
Author Archives: Ram Venugopal
2020, Astro-Logos: stories of the history of the Universe, COVID-19
Astrologos – stories and commentary (Italian)
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Jun
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The Astrologos project has recorded five short stories by world-renowned writer Italo Calvino, inspired by aspects of nature and the Universe, interpreted by Claudio Casadio and accompanied by original music, illustrations and commentary by astronomers. The combination of Calvino’s wisdom and sobering irony, the relativity of the various astronomical subjects, the professional voice acting […]
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Jun
Jun
The Portuguese Language Office of the OAD (PLOAD) joined efforts with the “International Day of Mathematics” event, by producing a video “Mathematics and astronomy for a better world” (in Portuguese language).
2020, Hands-on Astronomy Curriculum Training for Primary and Secondary School Teachers, Sub-Saharan Africa
Astronomy Training Workshop for School Science Teachers, Nigeria
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Jun
Jun
Applications are open for Hands-on Astronomy Curriculum Training for Primary and Secondary School Science Teachers, Nigeria HOACTS is a sustainable local socio-economic development workshop through Astronomy which is designed to promote astronomy appreciation among primary/secondary school science teachers in Nigeria. It will promote Astronomy awareness using the RSU 15cm Vixen brand equatorial mount refractor Optical […]
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Jun
Dark Sky Tourism: An engine for sustainable socio-economic development Dark skies are an essential part of the scientific, cultural and natural heritage of humanity. Dark sky areas also offer unique and sustainable tourism experiences, alongside numerous benefits for local communities. In this workshop we discussed some astro tourism case studies from around the world. Programme […]