The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) recently participated in the annual Science Forum South Africa, hosted by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), which took place from December 4th to 6th, 2024. On December 6, 2024, we co-hosted a session with the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) focused on the impact […]
Category Archives: 2024
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At the recent SAASTEC 2024 conference, OAD’s Dominic Vertue hosted an “Astronomy in Mental Health” workshop. This session served as a pilot to explore how astronomy-inspired activities, such as a cosmic journey using a roll of toilet paper, can open doors for broader reflections on mental health and well-being. By engaging participants in a tactile […]
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The IAU OAD has published its latest newsletter for the September to December 2024 period. Highlights in the newsletter: Watch our session recordings at Science Forum South Africa, Dec 4-6, 2024 Apply to one of 14 hackathons around the world in 2025 Report from the IAU General Assembly 2024 Learn about OAD at the upcoming […]
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The Office of Astronomy for Development participated in the Under One Sky global conference organised by Dark Sky international. With more than 1000 registered participants, the conference covered a wide range of topics from wildlife ecologists discussing the impact of light pollution on marine environments to tourism experts in the Middle East emphasizing the economic […]
