BRICS nations unite in Brazil to drive global advances in astronomy

São José dos Campos, Brazil – 13 - 17 October 2025

Summary: The 11th BRICS Astronomy Working Group Workshop will gather leading astronomers, researchers, and communicators from member and partner states. The five-day hybrid conference will feature workshops, outreach activities, virtual observatory training, and institutional visits.

Conference Highlights

• Scientific Workshop on multi-messenger and multi-wavelength transients (13-14 Oct)
• Virtual Astronomy Training (15 Oct) for students and researchers
• Working Group Meeting of focal points and ministry representatives (Oct 15)
• Public Outreach Activities (13-15 Oct) including school visits and exhibitions
• Visit to National Laboratory for Astrophysics (LNA) and Pico dos Dias Observatory (16 Oct)
• Focus on Space Weather and Heliophysics (17 Oct)

Hybrid Participation

Registered attendees can join virtually from anywhere in the world, ensuring inclusive access for students, educators, and researchers who cannot travel to Brazil.

Key Projects

The conference will highlight the BRICS Intelligent Telescope and Data Network and share new discoveries pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.

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Media Contacts

• Ms Duduzile Kubheka – Project Coordinator, BRICS Astronomy, South African Astronomical Observatory
• Dr. Luis Eduardo Antunes Vieira – LOC Chair, Principal Investigador da Missão Galileo

For more information, visit: BAWG Workshop Website