Talks from research leaders
Lectures pitched for an early-career audience, covering the state of the field.
Ahead of ASA ASM 2027 · Hosted by QUASAR
HWSA 2027
The ASA postgraduate school, 2–4 July 2027, right before the Annual Scientific Meeting.
Date2–4 July 2027
LocationSoutheast Queensland
ForHonours & postgraduate students
Hosted byQUASAR
About
Named for a founder of Australian astronomy
The Harley Wood School for Astronomy honours Harley Wood, long-serving Sydney Observatory astronomer and founding figure of the ASA. Each year it brings students together immediately before the Annual Scientific Meeting.
What to expect
Practical sessions
Practical sessions on the computational and data-driven tools shaping today's research.
Peer networking
A close-knit few days to meet peers from across Australia before the ASM begins.
Who it's for
Honours and Postgraduate Students.
Programme
Dates & schedule
Applications and the weekend programme are still being finalised.
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TBC
Applications open
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2–4 July
HWSA 2027
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5 July
ASA ASM 2027 begins
Coming soon
Weekend schedule
Talks, workshops, and the outline will be published closer to the school.
Attend
Registration
School applications and registration details will be published here when ready. HWSA registration is separate from the ASM.
Coming soon
Applications not yet open
Eligibility, fees, and the application portal will appear here once confirmed.
Contribute
Abstracts
Student presentation and contribution details will be announced with the school programme.
Coming soon
Student contributions
Guidelines for talks, posters, or other contributions will be listed here when finalised.
Venue
Southeast Queensland
The school will be held close enough to connect easily with the ASM in Brisbane. The exact site will be announced once confirmed.
Coming soon
Venue to be announced
Site, access, and accommodation details will be published here when locked in.
People
Local Organising Committee
The team putting HWSA 2027 together.
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Mitchell Hooymans Chair
UQ
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Nicole Jenkins
UniSQ
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Vanessa Porchet
QUT
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Arshia Anjum
UQ
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Lachlan Hobart
UQ
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Amber Tilly
UniSQ
Support
Sponsors
Partner and supporter logos will be listed here as sponsorships are confirmed.
Community
Code of Conduct
All participants are expected to follow the Astronomical Society of Australia Code of Conduct.
Coming soon
ASA Code of Conduct
A link to the ASA Code of Conduct and any school-specific expectations will be published here before applications open.
5–9 July · UQ St Lucia
ASA ASM 2027
Continues straight after HWSA at the University of Queensland.
View ASA ASM 2027Updates
Stay in the loop
The venue, applications, and full programme will be announced here as they're confirmed.