
BRICS is an association of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The BRICS members are known for their significant influence on regional affairs. The BRICS mechanism aims to promote peace, security, development, and cooperation. It also aims at contributing significantly to the development of humanity and establishing a more equitable and fair world.
The goal of BRICS Astronomy Consortium (BAC) is to exploit these basic strengths and common goals for the mutual betterment of our general populace.
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The 9th Annual BRICS Astronomy Working Group Meeting
The 9th Annual BRICS Astronomy Working Group (BAWG) Workshop took place at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town, hosted by the Inter-University Institute for Data-Intensive Astronomy (IDIA)….
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BRICS Astronomy Working Group Hackathon: Clustering Astronomical Data with Machine Learning
The BRICS Astronomy Working Group workshop was succeeded by a two-day hackathon held on 18 – 19 October 2023 at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) in Cape Town, South…
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CALL FOR REGISTRATION: BAWG Hackathon 2023
The BAWG Hackathon, which follows the BRICS Astronomy Working Group Workshop (BAWG 2023), aims to engage astronomy postgraduate students and young individuals from the BRICS countries who possess Python skills and…
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: BRICS Astronomy Working Group Workshop (BAWG2023)
The 9th annual BRICS Astronomy Working Group meeting will take place in Cape Town, South Africa from 16-19 October. The meeting will be hosted by the South African Inter-University Institute for…
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Empowering Dreams, Igniting Futures: Reflecting on the 3rd Annual Harry Gwala District Science Week
The 3RD Annual Harry Gwala District Science Week The 3rd annual Harry Gwala District Science Week was a truly heart-warming event that took place from the 15th to the 19th…
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The inaugural edition of BRICS Astronomy Magazine is out
CAPE TOWN – 14 June 2022: The first edition of BRICS Astronomy Magazine has beenreleased and is ready for you to peruse at your pleasure. The magazine can be downloadedand…
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Mission of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group
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The mission of the BRICS Astronomy Working Group is to promote cooperation between BRICS member countries in the field of astronomy and enabling technologies through joint activities of government, universities, research institutions, and industry, as relevant, to develop astronomical sciences, generate new knowledge, train human capital, develop new technologies and applications, and improve public understanding of science.