To support the ‘International Open Access Week‘ event observed all over the world between 22nd to 28th Oct., 2012, IIA library has designed a poster with the theme of promoting Open Access Journals. This poster is displayed in the campus.
Dear Friends, IIA Archives participated in the event of “International Archives Day” on 9th June 2014 by supplying our archives pictures. Read more: http://www.internationalarchivesday.org/wordpress/?page_id=25 Happy International Archives Day! With Regards, Librarian
On March 2, 2025, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) welcomed over 5,300 visitors to its much-anticipated Open Day, offering an immersive experience into the rich scientific legacy and ongoing contributions of the institute. The day unfolded through four major themes, each weaving a story of exploration, innovation, and dedication to the skies. The life…
IIA celebrates the birth anniversary of our founder director, Prof. M. K. Vainu Bappu, as Founder’s Day on August 10th every year. This year also, we celebrated the same in grand. IIA staff, outsource staff members, trainees, and students participated in the Founder’s Day meeting held at KSO Library on August 10, 2023, at 10.30…
Imagine stepping into a gallery where centuries of astronomical discovery and heritage come to life- not by walking through the grand halls of a museum, but through the screen of your device, from the comfort of your home. This immersive experience is exactly what the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) offers through its Online Archives…
Recently the team GalileoMobile project, in collaboration with IIA and the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium at Bangalore travelled to 12 villages/towns in Karnataka to reach and educate the school children to kindle their awareness and inspire them in pursuing the knowledge in Astronomy. IIA library actively participated in this outreach program and one of the library…
The morning of 11th August 2025 dawned bright over the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, carrying with it a sense of reverence and pride. Although Founder’s Day is traditionally observed on 10th August, this year’s celebration was moved to Monday to allow the IIA community to gather fully. The occasion marked the birth anniversary of Prof….
