The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the January to March 2023 period. Highlights in the newsletter: RAS OAD Mobility Grants: applications close 3 May Call for fellows, interns, volunteers to work with OAD (in-person, remote) OAD call for proposals 2023 to be launched at the end of April Other opportunities: teacher training […]
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The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) seeks inspired individuals from any relevant background, either online or in-person in Cape Town, interested in contributing to its mission. The International Astronomical Union (IAU), in partnership with the South African National Research Foundation (NRF), established the global Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) at the South […]
2023, Astronomy for mental health, Flagship 2
‘Astronomy for Mental Health’ Project Engages People With Various Cognitive Abilities
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Apr
The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is on a mission to use astronomy, its resources, skills, and people to make the world a better place, regardless of one’s background or cognitive abilities. Recently, the team, led by OAD Fellow Dominic Vertue, conducted interactive and exploratory astronomy sessions at three Community Mental Health and Psychiatry […]
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In 2022, the OAD funded 17 projects run by multidisciplinary teams that addressed local and global challenges through astronomy-related innovations. On February 24, 2023, these projects presented the results of their activities during the past year, also sharing their achievements and challenges.
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The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the October to December 2022 period. Highlights in the newsletter: OAD meets the South African President and Ministers New astronomy-for-development projects funded in 2023 Hack4Dev initiative to develop data science skills and apply it in development Upcoming events – Astronomy Education conference, IAU astro-tourism symposium, Hackathons […]
