First International Workshop of the Network for African Volcanologists
African volcanologists work to build a future on the continent
International seminar on air quality and IoT-based air sensors
In the framework of the Internet of Things for Air quality Monitoring (IoT4AQ) project funded by the IAU, an online seminar will be organized for researchers, teachers, students, and all those who wish to learn how to design IoT-based air sensors. Topics : · air pollution and health effects, · air quality index, · design,…
Espinosa:”Science must be more often associated with development”
Many development projects are run by the Office of Astronomy for Development, says Jose Miguel Espinosa, the Secretary General of the International Astronomical Union.
Listening to the Urgent Call of Humanity: IYBSSD and Onward
Prof. Prajval Shastri (Vice Chair of the IYBSSD Steering and Advisory Committee and Adjunct Professor at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research) is visiting TRIUMF, Canada’s particle accelerator centre in Vancouver. The program includes several highlights: – Monday, September 11th: Science for Sustainability – an open dialogue in a key moment of global mobilization…
Dabkowska: “We need more collaboration to achieve the SDGs”
The IYBSSD stresses that science can bring solutions to mainy sustainability problems, says Hannah Dabkowska, the president of the International Union of Crystallography.
Mehrgan – The Persian Celebration for September Equinox
Mehrgan is one the four persian celebrations for equinoxes an solstices which have been alive for thousands of years. The main idea behind this event is to prepare a chance for students and teachers to join together from different countries and enjoy the combination of astronomy and culture. There is a celebration with music and…
Universities and Climate Change: SCO Territory
Over the course of two days, the conference will bring together leading scholars researching climate change topics, green economy, sustainable development, and the concept of “Higher Education for Sustainable Development.” It will also include university administrators implementing the “green university” concept, research and educational programs in the field of climate change and transition to a…
Science for Sustainability – an open dialogue in a key moment of global mobilization towards sustainability
What role does science play in helping humanity navigate major challenges? How can we leverage basic science research in a way that maximizes benefit for humankind and advances progress for all? To answer these questions, the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) encourages exchanges between scientists and groups from a wide range…
How to get more women in science
The British physicist Athene Donald tell about her new book Not just for the boys, why we need more women in science
A symposium in India
The Indian Academy of Sciences organized a symposium to celebrate IYBSSD
