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Registration deadline: 30th April 2026.
We are thrilled to announce a two-week summer school, hosted by Tay Nguyen University and Dong A University, focused on optical astronomy. This program provides hands-on training in telescope operation, instrumentation, and astronomical observation. Our goal is to highlight the importance of astronomy for scientific and technological progress while addressing key questions such as "Why study astronomy?" and "Why should it be funded?"
Students will engage in practical projects that cover telescope operation, data analysis, and instrument design, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the full process of astronomical observation. They will work with a range of telescopes, including a 60cm optical telescope, a 50cm telescope, a 40cm optical telescope, a 30 cm telescope, a solar telescope, a hydrogen-line radio telescope, and a Very Low Frequency Array to collect data. Additionally, students will learn how to utilise archived data from major observatories, including ALMA, LOFAR, JCMT, IRAM 30m, DSS, Herschel, and Spitzer, to complement their analysis.
Beyond technical skills, students will also receive training in soft skills, including job searching, academic paper writing, information research, and research ethics.
Throughout the program, students will work in small groups on research projects and present their findings to a jury at the end of the school.
Date & Time and location
Date & Time and location
Duration: 06 - 17/07/2026.
Location: Tay Nguyen University (Buon Ma Thuot) & Dong A University (Da Nang).
Contact & Registration
Contact & Registration
Limited scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance, especially students from the Southeast Asian region. We welcome participants from both international and Vietnamese universities, including Vietnamese students seeking an internship, who are encouraged to consult with organisers beforehand.
Cardiff Students: Should consult with Professor Nicolas Peretto (Cardiff University, UK) via nicolas.peretto@astro.cf.ac.uk before registering.
Japanese students: Should consult with Professor Yoichi Itoh (NHAO, JP), Kazuhito Dobashi (Tokyo Gakugei University, JP), or Tomomi Shimoikura (Otsuma Women's University, JP) before registering.
Important information before travelling to Vietnam
Important information before travelling to Vietnam
Most travellers need a visa to enter Vietnam. You can apply for an e-visa online, which is valid for 30 days. Check the Vietnamese e-visa website for eligibility and application. For further assistance, contact your local Vietnamese embassy or consulate.
UK Citizens: Check the UK government’s Vietnam travel advice.
Japanese students: You do not need a visa to enter Vietnam for stays of up to 45 days.
For other nationalities, please check the Vietnamese embassy in your country's website or contact us.
Please ensure the following:
Book your international flight to either SGN or HAN, and then take a domestic flight or train to Buon Ma Thuot (not an international airport).
A valid travel insurance.
Organizing Institutes
Organizing Institutes
NAT Association.
SAGI.
IRFU CEA-Saclay.
ExploraScience Quy Nhon.
Tay Nguyen University.
Cardiff University.
General Information
General Information
Check-in: First day of school. The staff will give you the arrival form.
Meals: Breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch, and dinner will be provided. Inform us of any dietary preferences.
Shared rooms will be provided at the institute's dormitory or local hotels arranged by us, included in the registration fee.
All participants will have meals together, and the fee is already included in the registration fee.
Gala Dinner: A gala dinner will be held at the university or a nearby restaurant.
Emergency Contacts: For emergencies, including medical help or transportation, please call the provided contact numbers.
Internet: Free Wi-Fi is available on campus and at local cafes.
SIM Cards: $20 prepaid tourist SIM cards with data and international call options can be purchased at airports or local shops.
Banking: Currency exchange is available at the hotel, local banks, or ATMs.
Airport Pickup: Airport transfers will be arranged according to your itinerary. Contact the conference secretaries for assistance.
Passport Reminder: Don’t forget to collect your passport from the hotel reception before departure!
Local Tourist Information: https://lenjourneys.com/dak-lak-culture-highland-vietnam/
For any questions or further details, please contact luongquangbmt@gmail.com.
Committees
Committees
Scientific Organising Committee
Nguyễn Lương Quang (IAS, CEA/Saclay) (Chair)
Nguyễn Đức Nguyên (TNUO, VN; Osaka Metropolitan University, JP) (Scientific coordinator)
Lê Minh Tân (TNUO, Tay Nguyen University, VN)
Yoichi Itoh (NHAO, JP)
Kazuhito Dobashi (Tokyo Gakugei University, JP)
Local Organising Committee
Lê Minh Tân (TNUO, Tay Nguyen University (TNU), VN) - Chair
Nguyễn Lương Quang (IAS, CEA Paris-Saclay)
Lê Thị Mỹ Ngân (SAGI/IFIRSE, ICISE, VN)
Lê Đức Niêm (Tay Nguyen University, VN)
Nguyễn Văn Bồng (Tay Nguyen University, VN)
Nguyễn Đình Sỹ (Tay Nguyen University, VN)
Young Astronomy Club (YAC)
TNU Physics group
Confirmed Lecturers
Jeremy Tregloan-Reed (Universidad de Antofagasta, Chile)
Bringfried Stecklum (www.tls-tautenburg.de)
Đinh Văn Trung (Institute of Physics, Academy of Science of Vietnam)
Shih-Hao Wang (ASIAA Astronomy, TW)
Nguyễn Lương Quang (CEA Paris-Saclay, France)
Nguyễn Bích Ngọc (VNSC, Vietnam)
Phan Thanh Hiền (USTH, Vietnam)
Lê Minh Tân (TNUO, Tay Nguyen University, VN)
Lê Thị Mỹ Ngân (SAGI, VN)
Nguyễn Tiến Đồng (QNO, VN)
Nguyễn Đặng Thanh Nhàn (Turbingen University, Germany) (TBC)
Yoichi Itoh (NHAO, JP) - TBC
Kazuhito Dobashi (Tokyo Gakugei University, JP) - TBC
Tomomi Shimoikura (Otsuma Women's University, JP) - TBC
Mikio Kurita (University of Kyoto, JP) - TBC
Nguyễn Bình (University of Washington)
Hoàng Kim Đỉnh (SAGI, VN)
Phạm Vũ Lộc (VNSC, VN)
Phạm Việt Dũng (APC, Uni Diderot, Vietnam)
Tentative program
Tentative program
Facilities used for the school
Facilities used for the school
We use telescopes and instruments available at TNUO and other telescopes in the network of three observatories in the mid-region of Vietnam.
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Founded by second-year students Yusif Al-Gurair (astrophysics) and Thomas Orford-Morgan (physics), the CRL lab was inspired during a physics and astronomy summer school in Vietnam. Motivated by a shared desire to bring "fun and obsession" into their academic lives, the pair set out to build something extraordinary and settled on rockets.
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