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The Royal Observatory of Belgium, Yesterday and TodayThe Collège Belgique invites you to a cycle of four lectures on the history and present-day work of the Royal Observatory of Belgium. 2, 3, 8 and 9 December 2026, 5–7 pm Registration and information: collegebelgique@academieroyale.be |
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The Royal Observatory: 200 Years StoriesFor two centuries, the Royal Observatory of Belgium has advanced our understanding of our planet, its atmosphere and the universe. To mark this anniversary, this richly illustrated book tells 200 years of science through 200 stories: little-known anecdotes, major discoveries, inspiring figures and glimpses behind the scenes of research. Along the way, it follows the creation of two related institutes, the Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium and the Royal Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy. Lively and accessible, it appeals to the curious and the committed alike. Now on sale at 25 €. To order: bookshop |
Call for Applications: up to 12 fellowships at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg CUREThe Käte Hamburger Kolleg for the Study of Cultural Practices of Repair (CURE), at Saarland University, is opening a call for applications for up to 12 fellowships. The Käte Hamburger Kolleg CURE is an institute for advanced studies that has been supported since 2024 by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR). Each year, the center welcomes a group of researchers from around the world and from different disciplines. For its fourth year of existence (October 2027 – September 2028), and subject to approval of funding by the BMFTR, the center is offering up to 12 residency fellowships lasting from 6 to a maximum of 12 months (starting in October 2027). Target audience: researchers in the social sciences and humanities who hold a doctorate. Deadline: November 30, 2026 More information and application form: cure.uni-saarland.de Contact: cure@khk.uni-saarland.de |
7th Young Researchers Overseas Day 2026
On Tuesday, 1 December 2026, the seventh Young Researchers Overseas Day is organized by the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (Belgium). This event is aimed at researchers younger than 40 who are working overseas in various research fields. These fields should fit into one of the scientific disciplines of the 3 sections of the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences. The Young Researchers’ Day is an opportunity to meet one another, discuss, exchange ideas and know more about the Academy and its activities. Call for Contributions (info) |
Just publishedProceedings of the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences
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