Hack4dev (Hackathons for Development) is calling on individuals passionate about #datascience & driven to make a meaningful #impact in their communities to apply to its Organisers #Hackathon. Deadline 10 Nov. Open to all countries globally.
Selected teams will receive training, funding, and support.

OAD Director Kevin Govender will be giving a presentation titled "BRICS Astronomy and IAU OAD" at the 11th meeting of the #BRICS #Astronomy Working Group happening this week in São Paulo, Brazil.

The talk will happen during Session 8 of the meeting:
⏰ 7pm UTC

www.youtube.com/live/9370GcD...

IAU OAD Annual Report for 2024-25 is out
Highlights include the first IAU General Assembly in #Africa, comments in @nature.com Astronomy, showcase of our 2024 #astro4dev projects, launch of the online communities, and our full moon mashup webinar series.

astro4dev.org/annual-repor...

Hack4dev (Hackathons for Development) are calling for teams globally to apply to host hackathons. The first stage is a training workshop for organising teams in Cape Town for which applications are now open.
Deadline: 27 Oct
hack4dev.org/dshp-organis...
#hackathon #skillsdevelopment #innovation

Join us on Fri, Sep 26 at 08:30am UTC for the launch of our Flagships Ecosystem by the IAU President Prof Willy Benz.
The ecosystem will provide a holistic framework and clear pathways to drive development through astronomy.
#astro4dev #astrotourism #mentalhealth
astro4dev.org/internationa...

Join us on Aug 28 at the Physics for Development Colloquia Series, hosted by the American Physical Society Forum on International Physics. Dr. Joyful Mdhluli will discuss the role of astronomy as a tool for development.
astro4dev.org/mark-your-ca...
#physics #astronomy #development #SDGs #astro4dev

Our astrotourism resources are now on Arxiv - guiding policymakers, #tourism operators, grassroots organisers, #entrepreneurs on how they can foster inclusive, locally grounded, #sustainable #astrotourism, particularly in under-resourced or emerging contexts.
arxiv.org/pdf/2507.15827

Our article in @nature.com Astronomy makes the case for further investments in the transformative potential of astronomy, not only as a scientific endeavour, but a vehicle for social progress.
#astronomy #SDGs #development #skillsdevelopment #mentalhealth #astrotourism
astro4dev.org/new-publicat...

The IAU North American Regional Office of Astronomy for Development invites applications for its Women and Girls in Astronomy Program. For projects in #Canada #USA, the Caribbean #Mexico #Greenland
naroad.astro4dev.org/na-road-proj...

#womeninastronomy #girlsinSTEM #astro4dev #genderequity

The CWAPC Women AstroPreneurs Collective project in India aims to integrate first-generation female graduates into the workforce by equipping them with skills needed to produce astronomy products, and foster entrepreneurship among women. Supported by the IAU OAD.
#women #entrepreneurship #astronomy

For the next Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashup, we’ll be in conversation with anthropologist Dr. Hanna Nieber. By exploring the intersections between astronomy and the social sciences, we can devise inclusive and culturally sensitive development that empower communities. #astronomy #anthropology #astro4dev

OAD Fellow Samyukta Manikumar talked abt "The Potential of Astrotourism in Africa" highlighting unique strengths —pristine night skies, rich cultural heritage—while balancing growth with the preservation of indigenous knowledge.
#AfAS2025 #Astro4Dev #Astrotourism #Astronomy #EconomicDevelopment

What is the #Impact of Mega Astronomy Infrastructures on #Development?
Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr Daniel Mokhohlane whose Ph.D. research focused on the Northern Cape Province in #SouthAfrica and its role in hosting large-scale #astronomy projects.
📅 14 March 2025
⏰ 09:00 am UTC

Ever wondered how #astronomy can have a real #impact on people and communities?

Join us on Fri, Feb 21 from 3-5pm SAST to hear from teams around the world who have been using astronomy in diverse ways to promote #sustainabledevelopment. astro4dev.org/projects-pre...
#scienceforsociety #astro4dev

#Astrotourism projects in #Mongolia #Pakistan, community #education program in #Honduras, astronomers-artists collab in #Brazil, #girls education projects in #Kenya #Ethiopia - these are some of the IAU OAD 2024 projects that will apply #astronomy for #development.

www.iau.org/news/announc...

#Stress #anxiety, other #mentalhealth challenges are rising in today's fast-paced world. The “Astronomy as a Tool for Mental Wellbeing” workshop by IAPS and OAD offers a unique perspective on managing and improving mental health. #physics #astronomy #students
iaps.info/2023/10/22/a...