[ASA] NEW LINK: Astronomy Decadal Plan 2026-2035 - Exposure draft and upcoming Roadshows

[Virginia Kilborn]

-- NOTE: The DP draft has been moved to a google drive, apologies for issues with access yesterday --


Dear astronomy community,

I'm pleased to let you know that the Astronomy Decadal Plan 2026-2035 exposure draft is ready for community circulation, and can be found at this link:

https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/SHLJC3QNPBiR4nDzGSgf9SQn5Vm?domain=drive.google.com

We have had an incredible decade, and this DP outlines the astronomy community's discoveries, achievements and contributions. We look to the future and set priorities to retain Australia's international leadership in astronomy,  to maximise astronomy's contribution to Australian industry and society, and to continue building respectful connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander astronomers and astronomy.

This draft has been written by the DP editorial board comprising myself as chair, Sarah Brough (deputy), Tamara Davis, Michael Ireland, Chris Power and Cathryn Trott. The document is based on the DP white papers and town hall discussions and has been reviewed by NCA and the Academy of Science. I would like to sincerely thank the working groups and chairs, NCA, the Academy of Science especially Swasti Devi, and the editorial board members for their work over the past 6-12 months. White papers will be available on the NCA DP 2026-2035 website.

I will be travelling around the country to present the decadal plan throughout February - the schedule is below. All of the sessions will also be available online to ensure maximum accessibility to this part of the process. The roadshow is supported by CSIRO and the Australian Academy of Science.

Road Show Tour Across Australian Universities (February 2025) - In person and online

NSW - University of New South Wales (Thursday, 6th February, 10:00 am)
WA - The University of Western Australia - UWA (ICRAR, Friday, 7th February, 10:00 am)

SA - University of Adelaide - (Monday, 10th, February, 10:00 am)

Tas - University of Tasmania (Hobart campus) (Tuesday, 11th, February, 10:00 am)

ACT - Australian National University (ANU) ( Friday, 14th February, 2:00 pm)

Vic - Swinburne University of Technology (Monday, 17th February, 10:00 am)

Qld - University of Queensland (UQ) (Wednesday, 19th, February, 10:00 am)


Each session will run for 90 minutes, and include an overview of the plan, and time for discussion. Full details (including rooms and web links) will be provided shortly.

We will be accepting feedback on the draft until 21 February via the following webform:

https://url.au.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/rWIiC4QOPEi78X4KmsxhmS42fxg?domain=surveymonkey.com

As you read the draft, please consider any relevant images or case studies you might have. Case studies can be submitted via the above form, and the link for image submission will also be circulated in coming days.

Thank you very much for your engagement in this process and I look forward to seeing you during the roadshow or online over the coming weeks!

Kind regards,
Virginia


Prof. Virginia Kilborn

Chief Scientist

Swinburne University of Technology

Hawthorn VIC 3122 AUSTRALIA

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation and pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging who are the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Swinburne’s campuses are located. I also acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait nations across Australia, their Elders, Ancestors, cultures and heritage.


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