Dear Colleagues,

I hope you are doing well.

As part of the upcoming edition of BRICS Astronomy Magazine, we are preparing two profile features highlighting members of the BRICS astronomy community.

We would be pleased to receive submissions from colleagues who identify with either of the following categories:

Women in BRICS Astronomy

  1. Please briefly introduce yourself, including your current role, institution, and area of research.
  2. Please share a short overview of your current work, key achievements, and your journey in astronomy.

Rising Astronomers Across BRICS Countries

  1. Please briefly introduce yourself, including your current role, institution, and area of research.
  2. Please share a short overview of your current work, key achievements to date, and your future goals in astronomy.

For publication purposes, please also include a high-resolution professional photograph.

If you identify with both categories, you are welcome to indicate this in your response.

Please send your profile and photograph to editor@sciencestars.co.za by 15 September 2026.

These features aim to showcase the people, research, and emerging talent contributing to astronomy across the BRICS community, and we look forward to hearing from colleagues across the participating countries.

Thank you for your contribution and support.

Warm regards,
Lillian Assefa
Editor
BRICS Astronomy Magazine