In this session we explore how the multiple facets of astronomy can be used as a tool for sustainable development. Modern astronomy tests the limits of our human ingenuity when it comes to developing the tools and methods with which to understand the universe and its contents. Yet, we also develop connections with astronomy through […]
Category Archives: Events
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Aug
Aug
The XXXI General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) was held from 2-11 August, 2022 in Busan, Korea and online. It was the first hybrid General Assembly, with around 1200 in-person participants and around 700 attending online. The conference included seven symposia, 10 multi-session Focus Meetings, as well as meetings of IAU Offices, Divisions, […]
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May
May
DARA Big Data, in conjunction with the University of Mauritius (UOM), IAU OAD and IDIA, are organising a Big Data School and Hackathon event, from June 21-24 on campus at the UOM. The event will feature presentations from industry experts, tutorials in data science and machine learning and a sentiment analysis hackathon where participants can […]
2022, Big Data Hackathons, Events, Flagship 3
Registration Open for Africa Women in Data Science Event #IWD2022
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Jan
Jan
The OAD and its partners are organizing the “Africa Women in Data Science” event from 8-10 March 2022, which coincides with International Women’s Day. The event is organized by DARA Big Data (Development in Africa through Radio Astronomy) supported by Newton Fund, the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory, the Inter-University Institute For Data Intensive Astronomy […]
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Sep
Sep
The IAU Offices Family Meeting was held online from 20 – 22 July, 2021, bringing together the global networks of the 4 IAU Offices. The meeting report contains a summary of the 30+ sessions on astronomy education, teaching, outreach, equity, and more. The IAU co-hosts four offices around the world – the Office for Astronomy […]
