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IAU Offers Grants to Drive Sustainable Development through Astronomy

28 January 2026

News: IAU Offers Grants to Drive Sustainable Development through Astronomy

Call for nominations for the IAU STEM Ambassador Recognition Award 2025–2026

21 January 2026

News: Call for nominations for the IAU STEM Ambassador Recognition Award 2025–2026

Registration open for the 48th International School for Young Astronomers

02 January 2026

News: Registration open for the 48th International School for Young Astronomers (ISYA), Vietnam, 28 September - 16 October 2026

The Kavli Foundation and IAU: Advancing Global Scientific Cooperation

17 December 2025

The IAU is pleased to announce The Kavli Foundation has agreed to fund $82,000 in continuation of their support of a Global Coordination Workshop in 2026 and the Young Astronomers Lunch at the IAU General Assembly in Rome from 10-19 August 2027.

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