On Thursday, 4 June 2026, we successfully hosted our first in-person training session at Radio KC in Paarl, working with the station’s interns and broader team. The session marked an important step in bringing astronomy for mental health and wellbeing training into a live, interactive community setting. The training was built from the work done […]
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OAD Featured in DarkSky International Webinar on Mental Well-Being and the Great Outdoors
02
Jun
Jun
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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Feb
Feb
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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Jan
Jan
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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Dec
Dec
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 […]