[video] Astronomy For Humankind

[video] Astronomy For Humankind

How can you use astronomy to build a better world? Kevin Govender, Director of IAU Office of Astronomy for Development tells us at TEDxAIMS. Watch the video and share.

Training Course for European Teachers

Training Course for European Teachers

Full funded Grundtivig Training Course – “From traditional to digital classroom: Use Web2.0 tools & learn how to create your own e-Learning course” will be held in Athens, Greece from 21 to 26 October 2013.

Give the Universe to a Blind Kid!

Give the Universe to a Blind Kid!

“A Touch of The Universe” project aims to build 30 sets of tactile astronomy kits addressed to children with both normal or vision impairments. The kits will be distributed in underdeveloped countries in Americas, Asia and Africa.

Take the challenge and win a trip!

Take the challenge and win a trip!

In partnership with Astronomers Without Borders, Discover the COSMOS challenge teachers and students around the world to design educational activities to promote the introduction of scientific methods in the classroom.

GHOU Conference 2013

GHOU Conference 2013

Discover the COSMOS and Global Hands-On Universe join forces to organise “e-Infrastructures for an Engaging Science Classroom” – an international conference from 2 – 4 August, 2013 in Volos, Greece.