8 Sep 2025
In response to our call to send a video message to the G20 Science Meeting in South Africa, we received many submissions from around the world.
This week we highlight a project “Closer to the Sky” in Brazil
#astronomy #science #astronomyfordevelopment #G20 #astro4dev #culture
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3 Sep 2025
In response to our call to send a video message to the G20 Science Meeting in South Africa, we received many submissions from around the world. Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing the voices of our community.
#astronomy #science #astronomyfordevelopment #G20 #SouthAfrica
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2 Sep 2025
Share your thoughts on astronomy and development for the G20 Science ministers gathering in South Africa.
Submit a short video at astro4dev.org/submit-your-vi…
#astronomy #g20 #southafrica #astronomyfordevelopment
@SKAO @dstigovza @IAU_org
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18 Jul 2025
The latest newsletter is out! In this feature:
-Wellbeing techniques for astronomers
-$1.5M Simons Foundation grant for a Caribbean project
-Updates from St. Lucia, India, China & more
🔗Read here: astro4dev.org/iau-oad-newsle…
#AstronomyForDevelopment #ScienceForSociety #Astro4Dev
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14 Jun 2025
Passionate about using astronomy for change? WGAP 2025 is funding 10 projects that empower women & girls in North America through science, art, or outreach.
Deadline: June 15
Apply: wp.me/p23f03-eTx
#AstronomyForDevelopment #WGAP2025 #STEM #WomenInSTEM
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6 Jun 2025
Passionate about using astronomy for change? WGAP 2025 is funding 10 projects that empower women & girls in North America through science, art, or outreach.
Deadline: June 15
Apply: wp.me/p23f03-eTx
#AstronomyForDevelopment #WGAP2025 #STEM #WomenInSTEM
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13 Dec 2023
13 Dec 2023
"There’s so much universe, it doesn’t fit in our sky. And I thought my brain was overcrowded."
A recent OAD writing retreat leveraged #astronomy #darkskies to help #students destress and be inspired. #mentalhealth #phd
astro4dev.org/writing-in-a-u…
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#Astronomy shows we have a common destiny as Humankind, and can be used to mobilize solidarity. @IAstroPT is organizing a free event to collect medical equipment and food for Ukrainian refugees. #AstronomyForDevelopment #SDGs @Astro4Dev #peaceforukraine divulgacao.iastro.pt/pt/even…
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17 Feb 2020
Examples of how one innovation can be molded into many ways to achieve positive impact. #astronomy @mh_connect #astronomyfordevelopment
17 Feb 2020
"While astronomy, a curiosity-driven science, may be seen as irrelevant to everyday life, nothing is farther from the truth."
Here are examples demonstrating that #astronomy is not merely an academic pursuit but can induce direct, real-world benefits.
cloudcape.saao.ac.za/index.p…
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19 Nov 2019
💶 🇳🇵Woo! #IAUOAD has awarded an amazing #grant to cover student costs for #KAS20 in #Nepal (the 3rd in this series!).
Sponsor us! 💋
#Kathmandu #astronomyfordevelopment #sciencenepal #girlsinstem #womeninstem #womeninphysics #womeninstem #astroeducation #astrooutreach #unimelb
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22 Dec 2018
It's been a great pleasure having you all here with me this week 🌟! The journey began with a thread about #astronomy #scicomm and #AstronomyForDevelopment 🌌🔭🌍
15 Dec 2018
Hi everyone! I'm @astro_hsd, a 3rd year #astrophysics PhD student living in the wonderful city of #Liverpool. It's a pleasure to be here, and I'm eagerly looking forward to spending this next week with you as we wrap up warm and inch ever closer towards the holidays. 🌟 ❄️ 🎄
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15 Dec 2018
For example, #astronomy can help us to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals @SustDev. @NatureAstronomy also have a section dedicated to #AstronomyForDevelopment. The construction of observatories creates jobs and educational stimulus and much more: nature.com/collections/xtxtm…
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5 Dec 2017
Inspiring lecture by SouthAfrican Science Minister @NalediPandor @ UCD today as she outlines collateral benefits of #AstronomyForDevelopment
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5 Dec 2017
Inspiring lecture by SouthAfrican Science Minister @NalediPandor @ UCD today as she outlines collateral benefits of #AstronomyForDevelopment
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23 Jan 2017
#AstronomyForDevelopment Vanessa McBride - Astronomer at OAD. Read Blog: owler.us/ab79eS
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9 Feb 2016
First South African #KevinGovender will be jointly awarded the prestigious 2016 #Edinburgh Medal #AstronomyforDevelopment @govender
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