Uniandes Astronomy Journal Club

A student-led space for exploring current research in astronomy and astrophysics through paper discussions, shared questions, and conversations about how research works in practice.

Founded in 2025: The Uniandes Astronomy Journal Club was created as the first astronomy journal club at Universidad de los Andes and one of the first student-led initiatives of its kind in Colombia.
Uniandes Astronomy Journal Club meeting
Weekly meetingsRegular sessions at the university
Paper discussionsReading and presenting research articles
Open questionsSpace for discussion and collective learning
Research exposureConnecting students with the research world

Astronomy papers Weekly meetings Research discussions Student community Invited researchers

What the club does

The club is designed as a collaborative space where students can become familiar with scientific literature and the broader research process. Meetings center on reading papers, discussing methods and results, and asking questions that help connect course material with real research problems in astronomy and astrophysics.

Main goal: to make astronomy research more approachable for students by creating a regular space for discussion, curiosity, and shared learning.

Activities

  • Paper reading sessions: reading research papers and discussing their motivation, methods, and conclusions.
  • Journal-style meetings: weekly group discussions focused on understanding current topics in astronomy and astrophysics.
  • Questions with researchers: conversations with invited researchers to learn more about academic paths, research practice, and open problems in the field.
  • Community building: creating a student space where interest in astronomy can grow beyond the classroom.

How we meet

  • Frequency: once a week.
  • Location: at Universidad de los Andes.
  • Format: student-led discussions with occasional invited researchers and open participation.

Get involved

If you are a student at Universidad de los Andes and are interested in astronomy, you are welcome to join us! The club is open to students from any major and from any semester, including first-semester students.
No prior research experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to learn together!