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We invite you to join ARA’s Soccer, an opportunity to play with ALMA staff, promote respect, foster camaraderie, and enhance teamwork and collaboration. All ALMA staff, as well as ESO and AUI personnel, are welcome to participate. Laura Gómez, Activity Coordinator and Astronomer with the Data Management Group, explains: “The cost of renting the field is covered thanks to...

At the heart of scientific and technological innovation lies the spirit of collaboration. This principle was evident during Workshop #13 ACS, a meeting that brought together ALMA and CTAO developers, engineers, and software specialists to advance the ALMA Common Software (ACS) framework. Held at the Cherenkov Telescope Array Observatory (CTAO) facility, the workshop provided a platform for both fundamental...

At ALMA, protecting our digital assets and ensuring the security of our information are fundamental priorities. We are pleased to announce that the BeSafe Cybersecurity Training 2025 is now underway, enhancing our staff's knowledge and skills to address the growing cyber threats.Why is this training necessary? Cybersecurity awareness is a strategic priority at ALMA. This program aims to ensure...

At ALMA, one of our core values is care, and we continuously educate ourselves to prevent risks associated with working at high altitudes. Between April 28 and May 2, the Safety Department successfully conducted mandatory training sessions on chronic intermittent hypoxia, an occupational condition affecting individuals performing their duties above 3,000 meters above sea level. The training sessions empowered...

📡 The Best Cycle Start in ALMA history! Cycle 11 is officially our best cycle start ever! As of early April, we had logged 2,524 science hours, putting us 428 hours ahead of the schedule set out for the cycle. November and December 2024 each had over 500 hours of successful observations — the highest monthly totals in ALMA’s...

We have successfully concluded the Performance and Development Dialogues (PDD) 2024 cycle, providing a valuable opportunity to reflect on achievements, learn from challenges, and plan the professional future of each team member. The PDD is not just an isolated conversation but an ongoing practice that fosters meaningful dialogue between supervisors and staff, strengthens relationships, aligns objectives, and builds mutual...