On the occasion of the UN World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10, the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) is organising a special online event to highlight real-life examples of science in action at the grassroots level. The event, titled “Science in Action: Grassroots Pathways to Development”, […]
Category Archives: Events
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Aug
Aug
Dr. Joyful Mdhluli, Flagships Coordinator, will be a featured speaker in the upcoming Physics for Development Colloquia Series, hosted by the American Physical Society’s Forum on International Physics (FIP). The colloquium will take place virtually on August 28, 2025 at 14:00 UTC, and will focus on the role of astronomy as a tool for sustainable […]
2025, Events, Full Moon Mashups, G20
Science Leadership and the G20: Insights from the Latest Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashup
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Jul
Jul
Our latest Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashup brought together a vibrant group of people to explore an important question: How can astronomy contribute to global policy discussions, particularly in the context of the G20? Astronomy and the G20: Why It Matters Charles, Deputy Director of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), opened the session […]
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May
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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Apr
Apr
The convergence of astronomy and anthropology illuminates humanity’s longstanding utilisation of the night sky as a cultural, spiritual, and practical guide. Through the discipline of archaeoastronomy, we gain insights into ancient structures such as Stonehenge, which exhibit alignments with celestial phenomena, underscoring the profound comprehension of the cosmos possessed by early civilisations. Ethnoastronomy delves into […]
