Past Events
A new scientific line was launched within the Faculty. The SIMERQO Group presented its programme in observational, experimental, and computational astrochemistry, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrated astronomy, chemistry, and physics to investigate how molecules form and evolve throughout the Universe.
The launch event introduced the research team, the cooperation agreement with Europlanet, and the AstroLUCA student research group. The event was open to researchers and students engaged in Planetary and Space Sciences and provided a platform for discussion and future collaboration.
The event was held on Friday, November 28 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in hybrid format at the Calima Auditorium.
This workshop was held at the Department of Geosciences at the National University of Colombia from June 3 to 6, 2025. The event was divided into two parts: a series of keynote sessions and a hands-on course on planetary data. The first part featured 18 speakers—12 from Colombia and 7 from other Latin American countries and Spain—covering areas such as planetary geology, astrobiology, exoplanets, and asteroid studies. The practical component lasted 8 hours and covered topics including the downloading, processing, and mapping of planetary data. There were 227 registrations, reaching participants from different countries, educational levels, and fields of knowledge. Notably, several attendees travelled in person from other cities (Medellín, Bucaramanga, and Tunja). The interest expressed by both participants and speakers in strengthening the planetary sciences network in Colombia and Latin America is especially worth highlighting.
The First Workshop on Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology – Colombia 2024, held from March 6–9, 2024, at the National University of Colombia and the Planetarium of Bogotá, brought together researchers and students to discuss planetary formation, astrobiology, and space exploration through conferences, collaborations, and scientific outreach activities. The event included a field trip to Villa de Leyva to observe geological formations and secondary structures analogous to those identified on Mars.
The Second Workshop on Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology – Colombia 2025, held from May 15–18, 2025, at the National University of Colombia, gathered researchers and students to exchange advances in planetary science, astrobiology, and space exploration through lectures, discussions, and collaborative scientific activities. The event included a field trip to the Tatacoa Desert to study geological formations and structures comparable to those observed on rocky bodies across the Solar System.
The First Colombian Symposium on Astrochemistry (SICOAQ 2024), held in Bogotá in October 2024, gathered national and international researchers to discuss advances in astrochemical processes, planetary habitability, and interstellar chemistry, fostering collaboration and promoting gender equality within the scientific community.
