Our Vision
Preparing the next generation and the next-next generation for the SKAO, MeerKAT+ and future data-intensive science.
The Square Kilometre Array Observatory and MeerKAT are among the most ambitious radio astronomy projects ever undertaken. Preparing for the scientific opportunities of the next 50+ years therefore requires more than training the next generation of researchers – it calls for strategic investment in the next next generation who will inherit and sustain these facilities far into the future.
The Development and Outreach Office at IDIA has adopted a circular approach that begins by inspiring communities and identifying potential future scientists and innovators. Individuals are then supported with targeted training and opportunities to develop essential skills, particularly in data-intensive fields, before being empowered to inspire and mentor the next cohort, reinforcing a sustainable ecosystem of scientific growth.
Our Vision
Empowering the next and next-next generation for the SKAO era, data-intensive science, and broader societal challenges.
Next-next generation
By cultivating future researchers early, the model aims to create sustainable pathways for scientific advancement and innovation in astronomy and beyond.
