Mission
The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to promote the nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics at Indian universities. IUCAA aims to be a centre of excellence within the university sector for teaching, research and development in astronomy and astrophysics.
Organisation
IUCAA’s activities fall under two broad programmes: core academic programmes and visitor academic programmes. Core academic programmes include basic research, the PhD programme, advanced research workshops and schools, the giant metre-wave radio telescope and guest observer programmes. Visitor academic programmes include the visitor and associates programme, refresher courses for teachers and helping the nucleation and growth of astronomy and astrophysics at Indian universities.
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Congratulations to Dr. Eshita Banerjee on being selected for the Young Astronomer Award for the best publication for the year 2025. |
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Congratulations to Dr. Meenakshi on being selected for an Honorable Mention for the Justice Oak Award for Outstanding Thesis in Astronomy for the year 2025. |
