Category Archives: 2025

Astro4dev Full Moon Mashup: Anna Levin, Author of “Dark Skies”

The Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashups Are Back!!! We are thrilled to announce the return of the Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashups! These are monthly meetings that aim to explore what could come from brainstorming across disciplines about development challenges. We recognize that different fields have different strengths, and if brought together, they could have a positive […]

IAU Grants to Support 14 Astronomy-for-development Projects in 2025

source: IAU The IAU’s Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is pleased to announce the results of its latest call for proposals. 11 new projects around the world will receive a total of €69 500 in 2025, and three multi-year projects will receive €31 000 for their second and third year of funding. The new […]

Nature Comment: Impact and Legacy of the XXXII IAU General Assembly

The XXXII IAU General Assembly, held for the first time on the African continent from 6–15 August 2024, marked a historic milestone in the global astronomy community. Hosted by the South African National Research Foundation through the African Astronomical Society, the conference was supported by several partners in Africa and elsewhere including the IAU OAD. […]