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The 8th LOFAR Data School will take place from 16–23 September 2026 at ASTRON, the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy, in Dwingeloo, the Netherlands. The registration is now open at: https://acme-lds2026.sciencesconf.org/

Participants will learn about generating and analysing LOFAR science-ready data. The programme focuses on hands-on experience with interferometric and beamformed observations. We will discuss key science cases including imaging of extended faint sources, exoplanet searches, analysis of solar emission, and pulsar and high time-variability studies. Additionally, we will present an overview of the LOFAR2.0 upgrade and discuss the new scientific opportunities that this enhanced facility will enable.

This edition will run from Wednesday to Wednesday, including a weekend. One of the weekend days will feature an excursion to LOFAR.

Practical details

The school is aimed at participants who are new to LOFAR

Location: ASTRON

Registration fee: approximately 150 EUR (including reception, lunches, school dinner, LOFAR site visit, and local transport)

Accommodation: Participants will arrange and pay for their own stay at nearby hotels

Registration closes: 20 April 2026

A limited number of fee waivers and travel support grants will be available.

For more details please visit: https://acme-lds2026.sciencesconf.org/

For any questions please contact us at: lofarschool@astron.nl

LOC: A. Shulevski (co-chair), E. van der Wateren (co-chair), A. Ahmadi, N. Peters, V. Kondratiev, E. Orrù, L. Elpenhof