Source: IAU announcement An IAU-OAD funded project providing research opportunities to marginalised students has won a $1.5 million grant from the Simons Foundation to further expand its work. The Cenca Bridge project, which is making scientific research more accessible for students in Central America and the Caribbean, exemplifies how IAU support can help new initiatives […]
2025, Blog
Across the cultural divide: Europe and Africa through the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development
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By Genevieve Marshall, IAU Head of Fundraising and past OAD Fellow In Singapore where I grew up, we’d sometimes travel to Malaysian islands such as Tioman. After a long, occasionally white knuckle-grip drive up to Mersing or Malacca, we’d trade my mother’s tiny Suzuki Swift for a paint-peeled, elderly but still sturdy boat. They had […]
Astronomy for mental health, Flagship 2, Full Moon Mashups
Astronomy for Mental Health? Unravelling the role of astronomy in mental well-being.
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May
May
How can we design scalable, astronomy-inspired interventions that integrate mindfulness and psychological insights to enhance mental well-being across diverse communities? Mental health is a cornerstone of well-being, yet it remains underserved in public health efforts. Astronomy, with its ability to inspire awe and foster connection through the night sky, offers a unique lens for supporting […]
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May
Astronomy, one of the oldest and most fundamental scientific disciplines, has yielded profound insights into the nature of space, time, and matter, while serving as a catalyst for significant technological innovations. In recent years, the rapid growth of data from ground and space-based observatories has established artificial intelligence (AI) as an indispensable tool in modern […]
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Looking Up, Slowing Down: How Stargazing and Nature Support Mental Well-being by IAU Office of Astronomy for Development IAU OAD