MEARIM7 is the triennial regional conference convened under the auspices of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in November 2025. Co-organised by the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS), the University of Jordan, the University of Sharjah and the Network of Researchers on the Chemical Emergence of Life (NoRCEL), this landmark event brings together leading voices in astronomy, space science, education, and science policy from across the Middle East, Africa, and the wider global community.
The conference aims to nurture cross-disciplinary dialogue, build regional research capacity, and catalyse innovation to address urgent planetary challenges. MEARIM7 also serves as a platform for showcasing scientific excellence, engaging the public, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within space science domains.
This year’s programme spans twenty thematic tracks, including:
• International Cooperation in Space Research
• Astronomy Education and Curriculum Design
• Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Astronomy
• Exoplanet Discovery and Observational Astronomy
• Environmental and Space Sustainability
• Cultural Astronomy and the Arab-Islamic Heritage
• Astro-tourism and Stellar Heritage
• Space Medicine, Biology, Law, and Applications in Food Security
• Astronomy for Peace and International Development
• Disaster Management via Remote Sensing
Abstract Submission Deadline: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Please register and submit your abstract at: https://mearim7.auass.com/en/registration
For further information, contact:
Dr Awni Khasawneh – [email protected]
Dr Sohan Jheeta (NoRCEL) – [email protected]
NoRCEL’s Role
As a full organising partner, NoRCEL’s contributions to MEARIM7 reflect its unique interdisciplinary mission and commitment to bridging astrobiology, astrochemistry, and science policy. Through flagship initiatives like the Blue Earth Project (BEP), the AstroScience Exploration Network (ASEN) and the newly formed NoRCEL Education and Research Academy (ERA), NoRCEL supports youth engagement, science literacy, and sustainability education across the Global South. NoRCEL’s collaboration in the MEARIM7 conference reinforces its institutional credibility and global reach.
