Purpose and scope
The Network for UltraViolet Astrophysics (NUVA), is a pan-european network set-up to identify the needs of the astronomical community in the UV domain and eventually propose actions to structure it around new projects. The 6th NUVA workshop will be held in Marseille, France, at the Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille, and hosted by the Institut origines.
Objectives for the 2025 Workshop: "Instrumentation and Scientific Frontiers in UV Astronomy"
- Advance Scientific Research: Discuss UV astronomy advances in areas ranging from solar system objects to distant galaxies.
- Innovate Instrumentation: Review current and future UV astronomy instrumentation, highlighting innovations, technological breakthroughs, and barriers.
- Foster International Collaboration: Promote collaboration to develop new UV astronomy projects and initiatives.
Program
The NUVA2025 workshop will involve plenary sessions, round tables, and visit of the Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille (LAM).
REGISTRATION
Payment by credit card only
https://amu.azur-colloque.fr/inscription/en/351/inscription
REGISTRATION
Payment by credit card only
https://amu.azur-colloque.fr/inscription/en/351/inscription
Important dates
- Abstract submission opens – May 15th, 2025
- Extended abstract submission deadline – June 27th, 2025
- Registration opens – July 8th, 2025
- Registration closes – September 5th, 2025
- NUVA 2025 Workshop – October 6th-10 th, 2025
Organizers
Local Organizing Committee
- Vincent Hue (co-chair)
- Jean-Claude Bouret (co-chair)
- Bilal Benmahi
- Zalpha Challita
- Soline Desnot
- Jean-Charles Ize
- David Le Mignant
- Florence Roman
- Shinnosuke Satoh
Science Organizing Committee
- Ana I. Gómez de Castro (chair), Univ. Complutense, Spain
- Martin A. Barstow, Leicester Univ., UK
- Luciana Bianchi, John Hopkins Univ., USA
- Jean-Claude Bouret, Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille (LAM), France
- Kevin France, Colorado Univ., USA
- Vincent Hue, Aix-Marseille Univ., Institut Origines, LAM, France
- Shingo Kameda, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Japan
- Jeff Linsky, Colorado Univ., USA
- Jayant Murthy, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, India
- Mikhai Sachkov, Institue of Astronomy of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
Presenters guidelines
Oral contribution will each be 15 minutes total: 12 minutes science presentation + 3 minutes Questions & Answers.
Poster format should be A0 (portrait format), i.e., 84.1 cm x 118.9 cm or 33.1 inches x 46.8 inches (Width x Height)
Abstract booklets (talks & poster)
Logistics
Registration
Costs:
- Regular registration costs: 450 euros
- Student registration costs: 100 euros
The fee covers participation to all Sessions, Lunches, Activities, and Team dinner for the whole meeting.
Workshop Location
The NUVA 2025 Workshop will be supported by the Institut Origines of Aix-Marseille Université, and the Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille.
The workshop will be physically held at Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille (LAM), in Marseille, France (https://maps.app.goo.gl/9sJnVx1bSNbywccq8)
Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Marseille
38 Rue Frédéric Joliot Curie
13013 Marseille, France
How to get there from downtown Marseille (Old Port): https://goo.gl/maps/weMEkneNcNtyjsh58
Hotels
We highly recommend booking accommodation near Marseille’s Old Port (‘"vieux port" in French).
From there, the laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille is easily accessible by public transportation (30min ride, see location).
| Hotel Name | Rating | Approx. Rate | Address |
| Novotel Marseille Vieux-Port | ☆☆☆☆ | 158 € | 36 Boulevard Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille |
| Hôtel Mercure Marseille Centre Vieux-Port | ☆☆☆☆ | 140 € | 1 Rue Neuve Saint-Martin, 13001 Marseille |
| Hotel Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 307 € | 36 Boulevard Charles Livon, 13007 Marseille |
| Grand Hôtel Beauvau Marseille Vieux-Port – MGallery | ☆☆☆☆ | 151 € | 4 Rue Beauvau, 13001 Marseille |
| Hôtel Mercure Marseille Canebière Vieux-Port | ☆☆☆☆ | 120 € | 48 La Canebière, 13001 Marseille |
| Radisson Blu Hotel, Marseille Vieux-Port | ☆☆☆☆ | 240 € | 38-40 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille |
| Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites – Marseille Vieux Port | ☆☆☆☆ | 180 € | 43 Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille |
| Hôtel Carré Vieux Port Marseille | ☆☆☆ | 95 € | 6 Rue Beauvau, 13001 Marseille |
| Hôtel LIFE Marseille VP | ☆☆☆ | 106 € | 35 Quai des Belges, 13001 Marseille |
| Best Western Plus Hôtel La Joliette | ☆☆☆☆ | 100 € | 49 Avenue Robert Schuman, 13002, Marseille |
| Novotel Suites Marseille Centre Euromed | ☆☆☆☆ | 120 € | 33 Boulevard de Dunkerque, 13002 Marseille |
| Residhotel Vieux Port | ☆☆☆ | 100 € | 4 Rue Coutellerie, 13002 Marseille |
A more exhaustive list of hotels can be found here :
Remote access
- For participants that submitted an abstract:
- Remote access will be provided to all participants who submitted a contribution. No additional registration is needed.
- For participants that did not submit an abstract:
- Participants without a contribution may also register for a small fee at the following address: https://my.weezevent.com/nuva-2025
- If any issues please contact jean-charles.ize@univ-amu.fr
Contact
For any inquiries or assistance, please email loc.nuva2025@gmail.com