The Board of Directors of Astronomy & Astrophysics invites applications for two Associate Editor positions in the following broad research areas:
The new Associate Editors should possess broad and recognised expertise in their respective fields, as demonstrated by a strong record of influential published research. Familiarity with additional fields of astrophysics will be considered an advantage for both positions. For the planetary science position, the ideal candidate would also have a good understanding of some aspects of exoplanets. Candidates from underrepresented groups and geographical regions are strongly encouraged to apply.
As part of A&A’s ongoing commitment to our authors and readers, Astronomy & Astrophysics has launched a short survey to better understand the publishing needs and priorities of our community.
In a rapidly evolving landscape of scientific publishing, it is more important than ever for A&A, a journal for astronomers by astronomers, to listen carefully to the community it serves. This survey explores key issues including open access, peer review, the role of AI, and journal selection criteria.
The 6th Scientific Writing for Young Astronomers (SWYA) school took place from 5–9 May 2025 in the historic town of Sintra, Portugal. Organised by Astronomy & Astrophysics and hosted at NH Sintra Centro, the event brought together 30 early-career researchers and 12 lecturers from across Europe and as far away as Chile.
On March 5th 2025, the A&A Board finalised their selection for this year’s A&A Awards, recognising the exceptional work of early-career researchers in the field.
We are pleased to introduce a new article format: the Review Article. These articles provide timely, focused, and high-quality assessments of topics relevant to the Journal. You can read more about them in our Editorial and explore the first published Review, authored by Conny Aerts and Andrew Tkachenko, titled "Asteroseismic modelling of fast rotators and its opportunities for astrophysics".
Since 2022, the Astronomy & Astrophysics Journal (A&A) has been published in open access under the Subscribe to open (S2O) model conditional on the renewals of library subscriptions, allowing unrestricted access to all papers published in the journal, regardless of geographic or economic barriers. We are strongly committed to maintaining this policy in the future, and continuing to publish A&A as a journal by astronomers, for astronomers.
The Board of Directors of Astronomy & Astrophysics invites applications for three Associate Editor positions in the following broad research areas:
The Board of Directors of Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A) attributes two yearly awards for outstanding research published in A&A by individuals in the initial stages of their careers. With these two awards, the Board aims to recognise and contribute to the enthusiasm of the new generation of researchers who will shape the future of astronomy for decades to come.
The Scientific Writing for Young Astronomers (SWYA) School is returning in 2025. Scheduled to take place in Sintra, Portugal, from 5-9 May, this programme is designed to enhance the writing and communication skills of young researchers in astronomy. The SWYA programme provides a unique opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, share insights with peers, and strengthen the impact of your scientific work.
Registration is now open, and the deadline to apply is 15 November 2024. Register here.
Astronomy & Astrophysics (A&A) is hiring Language Editors
A&A is an academic journal based in Paris, France, that publishes high-quality research in English in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics. In recent years we have worked hard to increase the quality and scope of our language editing service, and we are now looking to fill two freelance language editing positions.
