Astronomy’s newest mystery objects, odd radio circles/ORCs, have been pulled into sharp focus by an international team of astronomers using the world’s most capable radio telescopes. First revealed by the ASKAP radio telescope, odd radio circles quickly became objects of fascination and theories on what caused them ranged from galactic shockwaves to the throats of [...]
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) is an international collaboration with the goal of directly imaging the immediate environment of a black hole and thus testing Einstein's theory of general relativity in an extreme environment. Several European research institutes are participating in the observations as part of an international consortium. After the first observing campaigns in [...]
313 winners of the European Research Council’s latest round of Consolidator Grants, backed with some €632 million, will major questions across all scientific disciplines. The funding will support mid-career researchers and will help them consolidate their teams and conduct pioneering research on topics and with methods of their choosing. Part of the EU’s Horizon Europe [...]
The EU Knowledge Valorisation Week will be held online March 29-April 1, 2022 and showcase excellent examples of policies and tools that promote the uptake of research results and science-based solutions for the benefit of all. The Week will bring together stakeholders and policy makers across Europe and stimulate exchange of experiences and dialogue on [...]
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) invites users to apply for observing time on MeerKAT. Deadline for submission of proposals: 3 May 2022, 14:00 SAST (12:00 UTC) More details here.
Following the Russian invasion against Ukraine and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the Commission has decided to suspend the cooperation with Russian entities in research, science and innovation. The Commission will not conclude any new contracts nor any new agreements with Russian organisations under the Horizon Europe programme. Furthermore, the Commission is suspending [...]
The independent Standing Identification Committee, which was set up by the European Commission in 2020, has begun the search for candidates for membership of the Scientific Council of the European Research Council (ERC). Nominations are accepted until 6 May 2022, 12:00 noon CET. Read more.
The European Union stands by Ukraine and its people. In her statement from March 3, 2022, Mariya Gabriel, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, expressed that the European Commission is determined on the following measures: First: not to engage into further cooperation projects with Russian entities. Second: suspension of any payment to [...]
The European Radio Interferometry School (ERIS 2022) will be hosted by JIVE and ASTRON in Dwingeloo/NL on September 19–23, 2022. ERIS 2022 is sponsored by the H2020 OPTICON-RadioNet Pilot (ORP) Project and will provide a week of lectures and tutorials on how to achieve scientific results from radio interferometry. You can register here. Deadline for [...]
Join the IAU online event Enterprising Women in Astronomy on the International Women´s Day, March 8, 2022. Find here the registration form and Zoom details. © IAU