THE PLEIADES AWARDS

The Pleiades Awards aim to recognise organisations that take active steps to improve the inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in Australian astronomy.

EVENTS

The IDEA Chapter has launched a number of initiatives to help drive
both structural and cultural improvements in the organisations active
in Australian astronomy. Find out more about the events that we host…

RESOURCES

The IDEA Chapter is in the process of identifying useful resources for the community to use to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity in Australian astronomy.

THE PLEIADES AWARDS

The Pleiades Awards* were originally launched
by  the ASA Chapter for Women in Astronomy (WiA)
to recognise organisations in Australian astronomy that take active steps to advance the careers of women…

EVENTS

The IDEA Chapter has launched a number of
initiatives to help drive both structural and cultural improvements in the organisations active in Australian astronomy. Find out more about the events that we host…

RESOURCES

There are many ways in which you can help
improve the status of women in astronomy, simply
by supporting the women around you, recognising their achievements, and telling other people about them…

THE PLEIADES AWARDS

The Pleiades Awards* were originally launched by the ASA Chapter for Women in Astronomy (WiA) to recognise organisations in Australian astronomy that take active steps to advance the careers of women…

EVENTS

The IDEA Chapter has launched a number of initiatives to help drive both structural and cultural improvements in the organisations active in Australian astronomy. Find out more about the events that we host…

RESOURCES

There are many ways in which you can help improve the status of women in astronomy, simply by supporting the women around you, recognising their achievements, and telling other people about them…
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Welcome to the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Astronomy (IDEA) Chapter of the Astronomical Society of Australia

The Chapter was established as the Women in Astronomy Chapter by the ASA Council in November 2009, to raise the profile of women in Australian astronomy. In 2016, the Chapter aims were broadened to include wider diversity, equity, and inclusion issues and it was renamed to reflect this change.

THE PLEIADES AWARDS

The Pleiades Awards aim to recognise organisations that take active steps to improve the inclusiveness, diversity, and equity in Australian astronomy. Find out more about the Awards and how to apply…

EVENTS

The IDEA Chapter has launched a number of initiatives to help drive both structural and cultural improvements in the organisations active in Australian astronomy. Find out more about the events that we host…

RESOURCES

We are in the process of identifying useful resources for the community to use to promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity in Australian astronomy. Check out the resources we’ve gathered so far…

To join the IDEA Chapter, update your Chapter membership information on you ASA member PROFILE PAGE