The IAU OAD welcomes its new fellows who will be working remotely from Armenia, Uganda, Spain, and Romania. The Office of Astronomy for Development welcomes four, new fellows who will be contributing to its mission of ‘Astronomy for a better world’. The IAU OAD Fellows will be working remotely for most or all of their […]
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Two OAD Projects Shortlisted for Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science
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Oct
Oct
Two IAU OAD-funded projects are on the shortlist of the Nature Research Awards for Inspiring Women in Science in the Science Outreach Category. The aim of the awards for inspiring women in science, in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies, is to celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, and of all those […]
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Aug
Aug
Our world needs the cosmic perspective now more than ever. Pale Blue Dot is a global citizenship education project, led by the IAU OAD European Regional Office, that “uses astronomy to promote commonality, solidarity and environmental awareness and instill values, attitudes and behaviours to support responsible global citizenship”. The project falls under the OAD Flagship […]
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Aug
Aug
Michelle Willebrands, the coordinator of the European Regional Office, talks to Space in Africa about the activities of the E ROAD in Africa and opportunities for collaborations between Europe and Africa. Michelle Willebrands is the project officer of the European Regional Office of the Office of Astronomy for Development. The European Office was the 10th […]
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The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) seeks inspired individuals from any relevant background for its remote fellowship program. The International Astronomical Union (IAU), in partnership with the South African National Research Foundation (NRF), established the global Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town, South […]