# IAU General Assembly

- Dates: 7 August 2026 to 18 August 2026
- Location: The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Organiser: International Astronomical Union (IAU)

## About

The IAU General Assembly is a scientific meeting organized by the International Astronomical Union to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy through international cooperation. It serves as a platform for researchers to share breakthroughs, establish collaborations, and support early-career astronomers in the global astronomy community.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.iau.org/IAU/Iau/Science/Scientific-Meetings/Future-Meetings.aspx)

## Topics

- Science & Research
- Education & Training

## Where to stay

- **Travelodge**: 100 m from the venue, 31 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LU
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/581/Manchester-Piccadilly-hotel)
- **The Merchants Hotel**: 120 m from the venue, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1HP
- **Mercure Manchester Piccadilly**: 130 m from the venue, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4PH
- **Sachas**: 140 m from the venue, 12 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1SH
- **Ibis Styles - Manchester Portland Hotel**: 160 m from the venue, 3-5 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DP
- **Gardens Hotel**: 170 m from the venue, 55 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2AP
- **The Britannia Hotel**: 220 m from the venue, Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LA
  - [Hotel website](https://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/the-britannia-hotel-manchester)
- **The Light Boutique ApartHotel**: 220 m from the venue, 20 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PN

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #iauga2024

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/iau-general-assembly/