- 20th Summer School in Astrophysics, “The cosmic legacy of evolved stars” will be held 30 May – 25 June 2027
The Vatican Observatory is delighted to announce the 20th Summer School in Astrophysics, “The cosmic legacy of evolved stars” will be held 30 May – 25 June 2027 at our headquarters in Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
TOPIC:
The later stages of stellar evolution stand at the frontier of modern astrophysics, where extreme physics, complex chemistry, and transformative processes converge. As stars climb the red giant and asymptotic giant branches, shed their outer layers, and pass through the planetary nebula phase before fading into white dwarfs, they drive chemical enrichment across their host galaxies — making them central to understanding how galaxies assemble over cosmic time. With JWST and the Roman Space Telescope ushering in a new observational era, demand for expertise in evolved stellar physics has never been greater. This curriculum — spanning stellar interiors, nucleosynthesis, dust formation, mass loss, and the use of evolved stars as distance indicators and population tracers — equips participants with the physical intuition and observational tools to address open questions at the intersection of stellar evolution, interstellar chemistry, and galaxy formation.
ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
• the School is meant for astronomy students in the final year of their undergraduate studies or their first years of post-graduate (graduate) studies
• selection is based entirely on the background, interest, and ability of the student; the only limit is that we choose only two students from any country
• there is no required fee to attend, and students with financial hardships can apply for support towards their travel and housing costs
Further information about the summer school is available at https://www.vaticanobservat ory.va/en/component/content/ article/voss-2027?catid=23& Itemid=171
Complete the application form at https://indico.global/event /17756/ by 30 Sept 2026
- 4th Gravitational Wave School in Chile and Gravitational Waves at the Fin del Mundo: 11-22 Jan 2027, La Serena, Chile
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the 4th Gravitational Wave School in Chile (January 11-15), continuing a proud tradition of training a new generation of latin-american scientists in this growing and exciting research field. This time, the event will be followed by the international conference Gravitational Waves at the Fin del Mundo (January 18-22), inviting world-leading experts in strong-field gravitational physics and astrophysics. Both events will be hosted in La Serena, Chile.
These events will be held at Universidad Central in La Serena, Chile. La Serena is a charming seaside, in a region renowned for its pisco production and tropical papayas. Most importantly, La Serena serves as the gateway to some of the world’s most important astronomical facilities, including Vera C. Rubin Observatory, Cerro Tololo, Gemini, Las Campanas, and La Silla—making it the perfect location to explore the future of gravitational wave astrophysics.
For registration, please consult the webpage: https://indico.global/event/17396/
The summer school has the objective to give easy access to graduate students – with priority to South American ones – on the realm of black hole physics. Historically Chile has a great impact in astronomy due to some of the clearest skies in the world. We see this school as an opportunity to train new generations of students from Chile and Latin America in general to gravitational waves astronomy too.
The meeting will focus on recent developments in topics such as black hole perturbation theory, numerical relativity, gravitational waves data analysis, tests of general relativity with current and future gravitational waves detectors, and synergy with EM observations.
No registration fee is charged but a selected number of applicants will be accepted by the members of the organising committee. PhD students and young researchers are encouraged to apply, especially those from Latin America.
We look forward to seeing you at La Serena next January !
Sincerely,
Nicola Franchini on behalf of the scientific organising committee
The SOC:
Celeste Artale, Miguel Bezares, Nicola Franchini, Macarena Lagos, Juan Magaña, Hanne Van Den Bosch
- Simposio 411 de la IAU “Star Clusters as Guides to Galaxies – Synergies and New Developments from Upcoming Surveys”
Estimados amigos y colegas,
Nos complace anunciar que el Simposio 411 de la IAU, “Star Clusters as Guides to Galaxies – Synergies and New Developments from Upcoming Surveys” , tendrá lugar en San Carlos de Bariloche del 22 al 27 de noviembre de 2026.
Fundamentación científica :
Esta reunión conjugará los avances en el estudio de los cúmulos estelares a lo largo del tiempo cósmico, desde los cúmulos estelares en el Universo a alto redshift hasta las poblaciones en el Universo Local. Destacará los estudios de cúmulos globulares en la era de los relevamientos de campo amplio y las simulaciones en un contexto cosmológico. El simposio también explorará los fenómenos de alta energía y los agujeros negros de masa intermedia en los cúmulos, junto con nuevos enfoques estadísticos y de inteligencia artificial. Se enfatizarán las conexiones entre las poblaciones estelares, la dinámica interna y la evolución de las galaxias, junto con las perspectivas de las futuras instalaciones de observación. Esperamos una comunidad diversa y comprometida, con un gran interés en comprender el progreso alcanzado hasta ahora y hacia dónde se dirigirá el campo en la próxima era de sondeos del cielo a gran escala y supercomputadoras.
Página web de la conferencia: https://iaus411.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/
Ubicación:
La conferencia se celebrará en San Carlos de Bariloche. El lugar tiene capacidad para unos 200 participantes y, lamentablemente, no podemos ofrecer la opción de asistencia remota.
El plazo para la presentación de resúmenes comienza el 1 de abril de 2026 .
Les recomendamos que se preinscriban en el sitio web de la conferencia: https://iaus411.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/?page_id=20
Enviaremos actualizaciones y recordatorios sobre las fechas límite.
Para obtener más detalles, visite: https://iaus411.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/
Contacto: iaus411.starclusters@gmail.com
Cuenta de Instagram: @iau411starclusters
Fechas clave:
¡Preinscripción abierta!
Presentación de resúmenes y solicitud de subvención: del 1 al 30 de abril.
El programa se anunciará a mediados de mayo.
Inscripción anticipada del 15 de abril al 1 de junio.
Tarifa regular del 2 de junio al 1 de agosto.
Tarifa por pago tardío después del 1 de agosto
Los mejores deseos,
Ana Chies Santos, Ángela Adamo, Anahi Granada, Celeste Parisi, Juan P. Caso, Kristen Dage
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We are delighted to announce that the IAU Symposium 411, “Star Clusters as Guides to Galaxies – Synergies and New Developments from Upcoming Surveys”, will take place in San Carlos de Bariloche from 22–27 November 2026.
Scientific rationale:
This meeting will bring together advances in star cluster science across cosmic time, from stellar clumps in the high-redshift Universe to star cluster populations in the Local Universe. It will highlight globular cluster studies in the era of wide-field surveys and simulations in a cosmological context. The symposium will also explore high-energy phenomena and intermediate-mass black holes in clusters, along with new statistical and artificial intelligence approaches. Connections between stellar populations, internal dynamics, and galaxy evolution will be emphasized, together with perspectives from upcoming observational facilities. We expect a diverse and engaged community with vibrant interest in understanding the progress made so far and which directions will the field move into in the upcoming era of large sky surveys and powerful computers.
Conference webpage: https://iaus411.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/
Location:
The conference will be held in San Carlos de Bariloche, a picturesque town in northern Patagonia. In November, late spring brings mild temperatures, blooming landscapes, and long daylight hours, offering ideal conditions to enjoy the region’s crystal-clear lakes and surrounding national parks. Visitors can take advantage of outdoor activities such as hiking and lake excursions, along with a lively center known for its artisanal chocolate and inviting restaurants. Easily accessible from Buenos Aires, Bariloche provides an inspiring setting for the conference.
The venue can accommodate around 200 participants and unfortunately we cannot offer remote attendance.
Abstract submission commences on 1st of April 2026.
We encourage to make a pre-registration on the conference site: https://iaus411.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/?page_id=20
We will send updates and reminders about deadlines.
For more details, visit: https://iaus411.fcaglp.unlp.edu.ar/
Contact: iaus411.starclusters@gmail.com
Instagram account: @iau411starclusters
Key dates:
Pre-registration open!
Abstract submission & Grant Application: April 1st – April 30th
Programme Announcement by mid May
Early Bird Registration from April 15th to June 1st
Regular Rate from June 2nd to August 1st
Late Rate after August 1st
Best wishes,
Ana Chies Santos, Angela Adamo, Anahi Granada, Celeste Parisi, Juan P. Caso, Kristen Dage
- Reunión Astrofísica a Toda Escala. 1er Anuncio (IALP 2026)
Estimados colegas:
Es nuestro placer anunciar la próxima Reunión “Astrofísica a toda escala”, que se realizará los días 8, 9 y 10 de junio de 2026 en el Planetario UNLP, de cara a un nuevo aniversario del Instituto de Astrofísica de La Plata (IALP, UNLP-CONICET). Esta reunión tiene como objetivo fomentar la creación de un espacio de discusión, camaradería e intercambio científico.
Convocamos a toda la comunidad astronómica argentina a participar de este encuentro, con la esperanza de establecer nuevas sinergias y enriquecer la gran diversidad de líneas de investigación que se realizan en nuestro Instituto. La participación en la reunión no tendrá costo alguno.
En el siguiente enlace encontrarán el formulario de inscripción, tanto para registrarse como para proponer la presentación de trabajos: https://forms.gle/BpJV9hXqYaLdrH4n6
En futuros anuncios comunicaremos el formato y las charlas invitadas preparadas para el evento.
Fechas importantes:
-Fecha límite para la presentación de trabajos: 30 de abril
-Anuncio de las charlas aceptadas: 8 de mayo
-Fecha límite para la inscripción: 15 de mayo
-Reunión: 8-10 de junio
Saludos cordiales,
COC
Yanina Cochetti
Nicolas Duronea
Roberto Gamen
Octavio Guilera
Keila Ertini
Marcelo Miller Bertolami
Victoria Reynaldi
Martín Mestre
Consultas: Reunion-IALP <reunion.ialp@gmail.com>
- FOF2026 – THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT
- SEGUNDA CIRCULAR – Publicación – Volumen III
- PUBLICACIÓN – Epistemología e Historia de la Astronomía. Volumen II
Estimados/as Colegas: nuevamente tenemos el agrado de comunicarles que acaba de salir publicado el libro “Epistemología e Historia de la Astronomía. Volumen II” en versión electrónica. El mismo es una selección de los trabajos presentados en las Segundas Jornadas de Epistemología e Historia de la Astronomía (JEHA-II), realizadas en noviembre del año 2023. Este e-book forma parte de las Colecciones del CIFFyH, una iniciativa del Centro de Investigaciones y del Área de Publicaciones de la Facultad de Filosofía y Humanidades de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba.
Los y las invitamos a descargar el libro de manera gratuita desde la página web del Área de Publicaciones o bien desde la página de las Jornadas de Epistemología e Historia de la Astronomía.
