About the Institute

About IoA

Institute of Astronomy

The Institute of Astronomy (IoA), at the University of Cambridge, is one of the largest centres for astronomical research in the UK, and is engaged in world-class teaching and research in the fields of theoretical and observational Astronomy.

Dynamics of Discs and Planets

Meeting

INI Meeting

The Institute is currently involved with the Dynamics of Discs and Planets programme, which is running at the Isaac Newton Institute between 12 August - 18 December 2009. This programme will bring together world-leading researchers in disciplines including accretion disc theory, planet formation, planet-disc interaction and solar system dynamics, and anyone from the Institute is welcome to attend.

Vacancies available

Jobs

Local vacancies

The following vacancies are currently available:

• Postdoctoral Research Appointments in Galaxy Formation and Evolution





• Postdoctoral Research Appointments in Theoretical Astronomy





• Postdoctoral Research Appointment in X-Ray Astrophysics





• Postdoctoral Research Appointment in Wide Field Survey Astronomy





• Kavli Institute Fellowship

Public Activities

Outreach

For the public

There are a great variety of activities at the Institute for members of the public, in particular the public observing open evenings.

Undergraduate Study Opportunities

Teaching

For Students

The Institute of Astronomy offers two exciting courses in Astrophysics, providing the University's only dedicated astronomy course at the Part II level and a Part III course that combines a wide choice of high level courses with the opportunity to conduct a substantial research project.

Graduate Study Opportunities

Post-Graduate

For Students

Opportunity to participate in world class research in the fields of theoretical and observational Astronomy

Computational Cosmology Research

Research

Research topic

The Computational Cosmology Group research interests cover a vast array of physical phenomena, spanning a huge range of astrophysical scales and epochs - from the present day properties of the Universe going back in time to the surface of the last scattering.

Astronomy News

Public astronomy News

General News

A selection of astronomy news items from a variety of news feeds (New Scientist, Nature, ESO, ESA and NASA) - here is the two most current items (with many more available...)

19 Nov: Water found in lunar impact probably came from comets (New Scientist)

20 Nov: Beam circles 'Big Bang' machine (BBC News)