Workshop

7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education Abstract Submission Form

The 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education is scheduled to run 18 - 21 November 2025 as a fully virtual event as in previous years.

The Shaw-IAU workshop focusses on astronomy education for primary and secondary school students and teacher training both in universities and in service. We do not encourage abstracts consisting of material primarily targetted at undergraduate and postgraduate astronomy students.

While talks may be in any language (provided the speaker provides an English transcript), abstracts should be submitted in English.

This year's workshop will feature two special topics: an exploration of the first two years of the James Webb Space Telescope for the scientific topic, and the crucial aspect of evaluation in educational contexts as the non-scientific topic. The complete list of sessions is listed below:

  • Special science topic – Galaxies
    This session will cover the latest scientific discoveries about galaxies, their formation and evolution, and how these topics can be effectively incorporated into educational settings.
  • Special non-science topic – Astronomy Education with Authentic Data
    This session will highlight methods for integrating real astronomical data into teaching, showcasing projects and resources that allow students to engage in inquiry-based learning with authentic datasets.
  • Astronomy education research
    This session will explore recent developments and findings in astronomy education research, examining methodologies, assessment techniques, and the impact of various educational interventions on learners and educators.
  • Teaching methods and tools
    Dedicated to discussing and sharing effective teaching tools, digital resources, and pedagogical strategies that enhance astronomy education at different levels. This session covers a broad pedagogical range from online teaching, to teaching with art and other disciplines and teaching with museum exhibits.
  • Astronomy education in schools in practice (primary and secondary schools)
    These sessions will focus on practical applications of astronomy education in classrooms, highlighting successful classroom strategies and innovative teaching techniques that engage students at both primary and secondary levels.

Talks and posters may be presented in any language, although abstracts will need to be submitted in English. In addition, English subtitles will be required for talks and English translations for posters if they are submitted in another language.

Following their success the last couple of years we also aim to host regional or special language sessions during the Workshop.


The deadline for submitting invited talk abstracts is the 30th of June 2025 at 23:59 (UTC time)

The deadline for submitting contributed talk abstracts is the 30th of June 2025 at 23:59 (UTC time)

The deadline for submitting poster abstracts is the 30th of June 2025 at 23:59 (UTC time)

If the form has been submitted successfully you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email we have not received your abstract.

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  • About your contribution

    Please enter the title of your contribution. Maximum 100 characters.


    Please give a one sentence summary of your proposed talk or poster. Maximum 100 characters.


    Please enter the abstract of your contribution. This should be between 200 and 800 characters.


    add the names (and affiliations) of any authors for this talk other than yourself (max 500 characters)


    Please select the session you would like to submit a contribution to


    Please select if you would like to contribute a poster or a talk or (if you have been asked to do so) submit an abstract for an invited talk


    If you are submitting a talk abstract and your abstract is not accepted, would you like to present your work as a poster.


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    If your abstract is accepted, we may use the information submitted in this form to display information about you and your contribution on the 7th Shaw-IAU Workshop on Astronomy for Education website.



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