Have you ever found yourself gazing up at a star-strewn sky, listening to the chorus of nocturnal creatures, or simply soaking in the quiet mystery of the night? If the natural world after dark sparks your curiosity, the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) would love to hear from you. We’re excited to announce that […]
Category Archives: News
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Feb
Feb
The OAD Steering Committee had its annual meeting from the 5th to 7th February 2025. The meeting was hybrid with the Steering Committee members based in Cape Town joining the OAD team at the SAAO. The Steering Committee exercises general oversight of the activities of the OAD and its staff. It comprises 3 members nominated […]
2025, Flagship 3, News
IAU OAD and Partners to Support 13 Hackathons Globally in 2025 under the Hack4Dev collaboration
04
Feb
Feb
Hack4dev, a collaboration between the IAU OAD and partners, is pleased to announce that it will host 13 Data Science hackathons across 12 countries between February and April 2025. Hackathons will take place in Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Botswana, South Africa, Madagascar, Rwanda, Namibia, Mozambique, India, Brazil, and Chile. The events will offer participants the opportunity […]
24
Jan
Jan
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 […]
20
Dec
Dec
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 […]