As part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, DarkSky International hosted its first 2026 Community Partner Webinar, titled “Nurturing Your Well-Being Through the Great Outdoors.” The webinar featured two of DarkSky International’s community partners: the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) and Hiking My Feelings. Representing the OAD were Flagship Coordinator Dr Joyful […]
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The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is pleased to host our second online guided meditation session and warmly invite students, astronomy enthusiasts, scientists, and members of the public to a special virtual gathering during the upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse visible from Hawai’i. In collaboration with Starry Knights, this session will offer a guided […]
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By Dominic Vertue As 2025 came to a close, we had the opportunity to pause and reflect together under one of the most beautiful night sky events of the year. On 13 December, the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, in collaboration with the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach, and astronomer and mindfulness practitioner, Dr. […]
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source: Stellenbosch University As mental health challenges continue to escalate globally, the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative that leverages the cosmos. By partnering with public health researchers, the OAD is unveiling novel ways in which astronomy experiences can enhance emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and foster […]
A fire destroyed the Ninho das Águias Community Library, located in the community of Pavão, in the neighbourhood of Copacabana (RJ) in Brazil. The library has carried out important actions, since 2011, for children and young people in the region, including hosting the Closer to the Sky project funded by the IAU OAD. The project […]
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