ESO-ALMA Open House 2026: Science Meets the Community
Rain didn’t stop us. Hundreds of visitors flooded the ESO-ALMA facilities on Chilean Astronomy Day 2026, turning what could have been a quiet Friday into one of our most vibrant outreach events of the year. From the moment doors opened, attendees dove into a packed program designed to make...
Important Lessons from the Snowfall at the AOS and the OSF
During the last week of June, ALMA experienced extraordinary weather conditions: heavy snowfall covered the Array Operation Site (AOS), and even some snow covered the Operation Support Facility (OSF). An event like this one, caused by a cold front that generated winds of up to 100...
Experience Committee: Details that make a difference
With the aim of improving the day-to-day lives of those who work at ALMA, the Experience Committee was formed in 2023, a working group that arose from an agreement between the organisation and both unions during the last collective bargaining negotiations. This committee aims to ensure...
Let’s Talk Conflict Prevention & Fairness at Work!
Dear ALMA Colleagues, We’re excited to invite you to two engaging and practical training sessions led by our Ombuds, Tahirih Varner, during her upcoming visit to the OSF. These sessions are designed to help us build a more respectful, understanding, and collaborative workplace, whether you're managing a...
ARA’s Soccer: Promoting healthy physical activity and strengthening interpersonal relationships
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...
ALMA and CTAO: Bringing minds together for tomorrow’s astronomy
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...
Protecting ALMA’s Digital Future: BeSafe Cybersecurity Training 2025
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?...