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Astronomy Education Conference 2025
Launched in 2019, the AstroEdu Conference series is dedicated to bringing together researchers and practitioners from the astronomy, astronomy education, general education and other communities.
Celebrating two decades since the publication of “Teaching and Learning Astronomy: Effective Strategies for Educators Worldwide” this third conference looks at the rich diverse perspectives in astronomy education from across the world. This event brings together AstroEduCon attendees as well as invites RTSRE (Robotic Telescopes, Student Research and Education) attendees to reflect on the past 10 years, and look ahead a decade while engaging with the below conference themes.
Conference themes
The 2025 AstroEdu Conference brings together three interconnected themes to explore the diverse perspectives in astronomy education:
- Theory and Methodology
Highlighting the developments and innovations in research methodologies and theoretical perspectives. - Practice/Research Synergies
Highlighting the innovations in bringing astronomy into the classroom and beyond. - Looking ahead
Learning from the past, building the present, and looking forward to the future.
When
Tuesday 23 September—Thursday 25 September 2025.
Where
Deakin Downtown, Level 12, Tower 2 Collins Square, 727 Collins Street, Docklands – and online via Zoom.
Cost
Online attendance = AUD $93.05 per person (includes $8.46 GST and a $4.59 ticket fee)
Earlybird registration (until 30 June 2025) = AUD $345.94 per person (includes $31.45 GST and a $14.49 ticket fee)
General admission = AUD $460.89 per person (includes $41.90 GST and a $18.99 ticket fee)
Optional add ons
Conference Reception – Monday 22 September 2025 = AUD $127.53 per person (includes $11.59 GST and a $5.94 ticket fee)
Conference Dinner – Wednesday 24 September 2025 = AUD $144.78 per person (includes $13.16 GST and a $6.62 ticket fee)
Discounted registration
If you’re a teacher, or a resident of a low-income country, you may be eligible for a discounted conference registration fee. Please email the conference organiser conference2025@astroeducon.org to request a discount code.
