You searched for Pakistan - IAU Office of Astronomy for Development https://astro4dev.org/ Astronomy for a better world! Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:07:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://astro4dev.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-03_OAD_symbol_colour_2-32x32.jpg You searched for Pakistan - IAU Office of Astronomy for Development https://astro4dev.org/ 32 32 Radio Astronomy, Intercultural Collaboration, and Science Diplomacy https://astro4dev.org/radio-astronomy-intercultural-collaboration-and-science-diplomacy/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:42:28 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=30921 We are excited to kickstart the 2026 Full Moon Mashup series with a conversation that explores how astronomy can connect cultures, strengthen international collaboration, and contribute to science diplomacy. How can astronomy bring people, cultures, and countries closer together? The next Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashup will explore this question by focusing on the international and [...]

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]]> Projects Presentation Day: Impact of 2025 Projects https://astro4dev.org/projects-presentation-day-impact-of-2025-projects/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:15:59 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?page_id=30757 Friday, Feb 20, 2026 1200-1400 UTC Every year, the Office of Astronomy for Development, through the International Astronomical Union, provides grants and supports projects around the world that apply astronomy in the pursuit of sustainable development. In 2025, the IAU OAD and DARA funded 16 projects, run by multidisciplinary teams that addressed local and global [...]

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]]> Submit Your Video Message to G20 in South Africa https://astro4dev.org/g20/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:28:44 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=30231 South Africa will be hosting the G20 science ministers in September and we have the opportunity to share your voice at this event. Astronomy is not only a critical scientific endeavour but an important tool to drive positive change in our world. Through this opportunity, we would like to create a lasting impression upon the [...]

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]]> Astronomy’s Impact on Society: Showcase from 2024 projects https://astro4dev.org/astronomys-impact-on-society-showcase-from-2024-projects/ Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:18:35 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29725 Wondering how astronomy can have a real impact on people and the planet? Watch our showcase of astronomy-for-development projects funded in 2024. Every year, the Office of Astronomy for Development, through the International Astronomical Union, provides grants and supports projects around the world that apply astronomy in the pursuit of sustainable development. In 2024, the IAU OAD [...]

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]]> Projects Presentation Day: Impact of 2024 Projects https://astro4dev.org/projects-presentation-day-impact-of-2024-projects/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:10:07 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?page_id=29345 Friday, Feb 21, 2025 1300-1500 UTC Every year, the Office of Astronomy for Development, through the International Astronomical Union, provides grants and supports projects around the world that apply astronomy in the pursuit of sustainable development. In 2024, the IAU OAD funded 14 projects for a total of €114,667. These projects were run by multidisciplinary [...]

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]]> IAU Grants to Support 14 Astronomy-for-development Projects in 2025 https://astro4dev.org/iau-grants-to-support-13-new-astronomy-for-development-projects-in-2025/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:27:20 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29341 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 [...]

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]]> Funded Projects in 2025 https://astro4dev.org/funded-projects-in-2025/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:45:35 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?page_id=29265 The International Astronomical Union’s Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) has concluded its 13th annual call for proposals and 11 projects have been selected to receive funding in 2025 to use astronomy to further sustainable development. In addition, two multi-year projects will receive their second and third year of funding. The OAD has also [...]

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]]> Culturally Relevant Astronomy Videos for Kids in Pakistan https://astro4dev.org/culturally-relevant-astronomy-videos-for-kids-in-pakistan/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:29:47 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29249 Kainaat Kids creates astronomy videos for kids in Urdu/Hindi centered on questions like, Why is the sky blue, or Where do comets come from? These videos use a combination of live hosts (one from Pakistan and one from India) and original South-Asian animations, and place the content in a local cultural context. The team has [...]

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]]> Radio Astronomy for Development, Intercultural Innovation, and Outreach: A modern `Silk Road’ via radio astronomy education https://astro4dev.org/radio-astronomy-for-development-intercultural-innovation-and-outreach-a-modern-silk-road-via-radio-astronomy-education/ Sun, 15 Dec 2024 09:06:57 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29549 The post Radio Astronomy for Development, Intercultural Innovation, and Outreach: A modern `Silk Road’ via radio astronomy education appeared first on IAU Office of Astronomy for Development.

]]> Projects Presentation Day: Stories of Impact (2023 projects) https://astro4dev.org/projects-presentation-day-stories-of-impact-2023-projects/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:52:13 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?page_id=28656 Friday, Feb 23, 2024 1300-1500 UTC Every year, the Office of Astronomy for Development, through the International Astronomical Union, provides grants and supports projects around the world that apply astronomy in the pursuit of sustainable development. In 2023, the OAD funded 19 projects for a total of €124,011. These projects were run by multidisciplinary teams [...]

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