Three European Doctoral Networks Join Forces in Ghent for the "Third EDUCADO Training School on Astro–AI and Machine Learning"

Participants in the EDUCADO Training School on Astro–AI and Machine Learning
Participants in the EDUCADO Training School on Astro–AI and Machine Learning held in Ghent
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From 2–6 March 2026, Ghent University will host a landmark event at the intersection of astrophysics and artificial intelligence. Jointly organized by the EDUCADO, MWGaiaDN, and alongside a third partnering TALES, all MSCA Doctoral Networks. The EDUCADO Training School on Astro–AI and Machine Learning will bring together leading experts and early-career researchers to tackle the data challenges of modern science.

The five-day programme offers a blend of expert-led lectures and hands-on training sessions. The curriculum focuses on high-impact fields, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, high-performance computing, and data visualization.

"This school is more than just a technical workshop; it is a catalyst for cross-disciplinary scientific exchange. Our goal is to empower researchers with state-of-the-art tools to explore large observational datasets and complex simulations," says Johan Knapen, coordinator of the EDUCADO network and research professor at the IAC.

While ideally suited for early-career astronomers and astrophysicists, the training is equally valuable for any scientist looking to apply advanced AI/ML techniques to the analysis and visualization of large-scale experimental or simulation-based data.

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The EU-funded EDUCADO project (Exploring the Deep Universe by Computational Analysis of Data from Observations) at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) is organising a two-night astronomical observation school providing hands-on research training for early-stage researchers in astronomy and computer science. The program will convene 15 doctoral candidates from across Europe for an immersive, interdisciplinary learning experience. Attendees will engage in night time astronomical observations utilizing state-of-the-art telescopic instrumentation, guided data analysis workshops, and
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