On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Dominic Vertue from the International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) engaged Grade 9 learners at the Maths and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA) in Kimberley, South Africa in a session titled “Under the Same Sky: Astronomy for Mental Health.” The talk explored how experiences of awe, reflection, […]
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An initiative of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and Stellenbosch University (SU). From 17–19 October 2025, members of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and Stellenbosch University’s CoCREATE Health Hub gathered in Sutherland on a research trip to study how astronomy experiences can support mental health and family connection/cohesion. This […]
2024, Astronomy and Science education in remote Honduras, Latin America + Caribbean
Astronomy Project Benefits Remote Community in Honduras
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The project established a community educational program in the remote community of El Rincón in Honduras. Residents of El Rincón live in conditions of extreme poverty with little access to education. Nearly all families work on coffee fields, including children, who are expected to help their families from an early age. The project consisted of […]
2025, Astronomy for mental health, Flagship 2
Empowering Young Minds Through the Cosmos: Usiko Astronomy Club
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The Usiko Astronomy Club, under the Rite of Passage: Connection through Astronomy project, creates a space where young people can explore science, technology, and the wonders of the universe – while building confidence, curiosity, and essential life skills. The first half of 2025 was already rich with learning opportunities, exposure to world-class astronomy facilities, and […]
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We may have missed the Full Moon, but we’re definitely not going to miss the opportunity to come together! This October, the Full Moon Mashup has been transformed into a New Moon Mashup. Dr. John Goldsmith will be joining us on October 22, 2025, to deliver a talk titled “Astrophotography Inspiring a Creative World.” He will explore how he […]