Partners
The EU-funded AtLAST2 project is carried out by an international consortium led by the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oslo. The consortium brings together world leading experts in (sub)mm astronomy from all partners, and a wide variety and diversity of technical and scientific expertise.
The University of Oslo
With 28,000 students and 7000 employees, the University of Oslo is Norway's largest and oldest institution for research and higher education. UiO has 8 faculties, two museums and several centers, among which there are 10 Norwegian Centers of Excellence. In 2016 UiO was listed 67th in the Academic Ranking of World Universities, highest in Norway and 22nd in Europe.
The European Southern Observatory
The European Southern Observatory (ESO) is the pre-eminent intergovernmental science and technology organisation in astronomy. It carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities for astronomy, in order to enable important scientific discoveries. ESO also plays a leading role in promoting and organising cooperation in astronomical research.
OHB Digital Connect GMBH
OHB Digital Connect is one of the leading providers of end-to-end solutions for satellite ground systems and satellite operations. OHB Digital Connect in Mainz has over 60 years of experience in the design, construction and installation of telescopes for most demanding requirements.
Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias
The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), recognized by the Spanish government as a "Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence", is a nationally funded research centre that runs two of the best international observatories in the world.
Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy
At the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) in Bonn radio astronomy is the main area of research. The activities of the institute encompass the whole area of astronomical observations throughout the electromagnetic spectrum.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. In particular the UKATC is the UK's national laboratory for the design and development of astronomical instrumentation.
Osservatorio astronomico di Cagliari (INAF)
The Cagliari Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Italy's Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF). It is located 20 km away from Cagliari in Sardinia. It was founded in 1899 to study the Earth's rotation.
University of Cologne
The University of Cologne is one of the oldest and largest universities in Europe. Due to its outstanding scientific achievements and the high quality and diversity of its degree programmes, it enjoys an excellent international reputation.
Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
The Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), with a European and international vocation, is the largest public research university in Spain.
University of Pretoria (UP)
The University of Pretoria (UP) is one of Africa’s top universities and the largest contact university in South Africa. We produce socially impactful research to find solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. We have a high quality of teaching and learning in the classroom, online, or in communities.
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Cardiff University
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is established as one of Britain's leading research universities. We work together towards a better future for all. We believe that greatness comes from collaboration and diversity of opinion. We have a diverse student population with students coming from more than 100 countries and with a range of backgrounds.
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is the oldest and largest Dutch public technical university, located in Delft, The Netherlands. It specializes in engineering, technology, computing, design, and natural sciences. It is considered one of the leading technical universities in Europe and is consistently ranked as one of the best schools for architecture and engineering in the world.
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - Institute of Space Sciences (ICE CSIC)
Excelling in our research, we are interested in developing theoretical models and technologies to scrutinize planets, stars, galaxies, and the whole universe. We also aim at using space technologies to understand more about Earth, to model better its climate change, and to develop predictive tools that could help avoid the effects of natural disasters.
Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology operates on the Johanneberg and Lindholmen campuses and at Onsala Space Observatory. Chalmers University of Technology offers a comprehensive technological and scientific education, from bachelor’s level to master’s and doctoral degrees.
European Solar Telescope (EST) Canarian Foundation
The European Solar Telescope (EST) is a next generation large-aperture solar telescope. With a 4.2-metre primary mirror, it will be optimised for studies of the magnetic coupling of the solar atmosphere. EST will specialise in high spatial and temporal resolution, using several instruments simultaneously to efficiently produce 2D spectral information. EST will be located in the Canary Islands, a first-class site for astronomical observations.
The University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo was established in 1877 as the first national university in Japan. As a leading research university, UTokyo offers courses in essentially all academic disciplines at both undergraduate and graduate levels and conducts research across the full spectrum of academic activity. The University aims to provide its students with a rich and varied academic environment that ensures opportunities for both intellectual development and the acquisition of professional knowledge and skills.
GRZ Technologies
At GRZ Technologies we are at the very heart of the ongoing energy transition – in which we are progressing towards a net-zero and fully renewable energy system. We have been delivering our solutions since 2017 for a broad range of applications and global customers. Our products include hydrogen-based power-to-power systems, long-duration metal hydride storage solutions, thermal hydrogen compressors, as well as a modular methanation solution.
Nagoya University
As of 2018, Nagoya University boasts nine undergraduate schools, 13 graduate schools, three research institutes and three inter-university service facilities, standing strong and proud as one of the country's core "comprehensive" universities.
Kitami Institute of Technology
Kitami Institute of Technology (KIT) is Japan’s northernmost national university, located in a nature-rich region known for its primary industries. Our institution is committed to providing education and conducting research for sustainable social development. Engineering is the art of conceptualizing and creating, akin to art itself, and it serves as an academic realm that crafts a new world, one not merely envisioned by divinity.
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), ALMA Project
The NAOJ ALMA Project, an internal unit of NAOJ, is responsible for not only operating and managing the East Asian ALMA Support Center, but also coordinating activities in Chile, formulating future plans, making budget requests, etc. The NAOJ ALMA Project is located in the Mitaka campus (Mitaka, Tokyo) where the NAOJ headquarters resides. Currently, about 90 staff members are engaged in research activities and administrative support for the NAOJ ALMA Project mainly at the ALMA Building in Mitaka.
