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Tuesday, 14 October 2008 19:38 |
UNAWE is an international outreach activity that uses the beauty and grandeur of the universe to inspire very young disadvantaged children. Goals are to:
- broaden children's minds,
- awaken their curiosity in science,
- stimulate global citizenship and tolerance.
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Thursday, 04 March 2010 13:08 |
photo:Miruna Popescu
Great news! Our partners from Armagh Observatory are continuing their innovative collaboration with primary schools, astronomers and artists in the area. Their programme, called OASES, stands for "Over us All is the SElfsame Sky" and promotes peaceful community relations and reconciliation. They partner with schools through culture, science and the arts and by addressing sectarianism and racism issues.
We all share the same sky.
This year's first event took place on February 23. It involved 4 primary schools, 1 nursery school, 1 special school and 1 high school and lots of singing and dancing under the stars. Congratulations to them! Click through to the OASES website to read more about it. |
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Wednesday, 03 March 2010 11:48 |
UNAWE Spain has managed to translate the Cuentos de Estrellas into other Spanish languages, including Catalan and now Gallego. This latest production includes a recording of a series of 10 astronomical songs - some alltogether traditional, some with new lyrics on traditional music.
This beautiful new production demonstrates the potential that such resources have to be built upon, illustrated and accompanied by many other enactments of astronomical traditions.
The producation of the new book and CD are made possible with the support of the CSIC Galicia, the Universidade de Vigo, RadioGalega, Xunta de Galicia and in.ci.te, an organisation for innovation, science and technology.
Congratulations to the UNAWE team in Spain. |
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Tuesday, 02 March 2010 14:46 |
The UNAWE Tanzania team write on their blog about their new initiative working with SOS Children's village in Dar-es-Salaam:
UNAWE Team shall pay a visit to SOS for a period of four weeks on each Saturday starting from 13th March till 3rd April 2010 for a duration of one hour in each visit.
We believe these children have different dreams and ambitions and we shall be there to share dreams and facilitate their decision towards reaching their big dreams in life.
Every individual or organization that is willing to cooperate or would like to join us in any of the event is very much welcomed as we shall be singing, dancing, playing games, tell stories and giving lectures on astronomy, science, earth and education in general.
They also appeal to anyone who can support their work to come forward so don't hesitate to contact them! |
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Monday, 22 February 2010 10:42 |
 | Kids Sky Exploration project. Pupils explore the Earth at a primary school in the Arusha region, Tanzania © UNAWE Tanzania
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Last year was the International year of Astronomy (IYA2009). The year saw members of the public join astronomers to gaze at the stars and let themselves be inspired by the mysteries of the universe.
While some events lasted just a few nights, a special initiative of Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO) and Cork City Council in partnership with Cork Printmakers will have a lasting impact in the minds of young children in Cork and in the Arusha region of Tanzania. “Capture the Cosmos” was organised under the umbrella of the international Universe Awareness (UNAWE) programme, one of the IYA2009 cornerstone projects whose mission is to ‘broaden young children’s minds with the scale and beauty of the universe’.
 | Capture the cosmos: Children at work creating astronomical art a Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork. © BCO
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For several days, pupils of four Cork primary schools learnt about astronomy and art and how to use various printing techniques.
They created beautiful works of astronomical art, which were then exhibited and auctioned by NASA astronaut Dan Tani to raise funds for the Universe Awareness programme in Tanzania. “The pupils really enjoyed learning so much science while being creative,” says Clair McSweeney, of BCO. Some of the lucky owners of the artworks include the astronaut and officials of Cork City Council.
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Thursday, 18 February 2010 17:49 |
 We are thrilled to announce that the UNAWE network has reached more than 500 members: volunteers, professionals, experts, students but also organisations, schools, and more.
Well over 500 people around the world are united by the will to bring the beauty of the Universe and the unique perspective of astronomy to young children, and do so actively with us. We are extremely grateful to everyone.
Why is this useful? Increasingly, research shows that science should be brought to children as early as possible for them to like it. Add to that that children interested in science is good for society and that astronomy, with its beautiful images and cutting edge technologies, is a wonderful ambassador to the sciences, and you can see what unites all of us in the UNAWE family.
Owing to to everyone's contribution, hundreds of thousands of children worldwide have been given an invitation to explore the universe, whatever their background, their economic situation, their home: all of them start their journey from the same planet Earth.
Therefore we thank everyone who has joined us on this journey and look ahead at an exciting future for the UNAWE family. |
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