by UKSEDS
    on 18th January 2013
    in Conference, Events
    
                
                
 
 
                    The UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2013 will be hosted by Bristol CHAOS at the University of Bristol School of Physics, UK on 23rd and 24th February 2013. Full information can be found at ukseds.org/conference2013, and all enquiries should be addressed to [email protected] UKSEDS is pleased to announce Alan Bond, Chief Engineer of Reaction Engines Ltd., as a […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 17th January 2013
    in Events, News
    
                
                
 
                    From the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA): MEETING TO CELEBRATE SIR PATRICK AND THE SOCIETY’S 60 YEARS London meeting on Saturday 26 January 2013, 2 pm To launch the series of our Diamond Jubilee events, this meeting will be about Conversations about Sir Patrick Moore and his astronomy. Well-known astronomers will reminisce with us on their memories and […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 14th January 2013
    in Events, International, Opportunities
    
                
                
 
 
                    This year, the summer school will be held from 16 to 25 July and will focus on the theme “Space Weather: Science, Missions and Systems”. Applications should be submitted before 31 March, 2013. Held annually since 1975, the Alpbach Summer School enjoys a long tradition in providing in-depth teaching on different topics of space science […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 13th January 2013
    in Opportunities
    
                
                
 
 
                    The International Space School Educational Trust is offering a great opportunity for an adventure to the Lake District as part of our Astronaut Leadership Experience, with NASA Shuttle Commander Ken Ham and an astronaut trainer from 8th-11th March. You’ll get to take part in a range of fantastic activities like Via Ferrata, rock climbing, gorge […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 13th January 2013
    in Events, International, Projects
    
                
                
 
 
                    CubeSat Technology and Applications that will be held at von Karman Institute (Brussels, Belgium) on 29 Jan – 1 Feb 2013. Thanks to the sponsors of the von Karman Institute, the lectures will be provided at greatly reduced prices, down to 250 Euros for students instead of an original price of 1100 Euros. There will […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 13th January 2013
    in Competition, News, Projects
    
                
                
 
 
                    We are pleased to announce the launch of the Institute for Interstellar Studies’ (I4IS) official newsletter, PRINCIPIUM. The newsletter can be downloaded here: http://www.interstellarindex.com/2012/12/04/principium-issue-1-december-2012/ There is also a link to a page on the BIS Website mentioning the potential Alpha Centauri Prize and our possible involvement. http://www.bis-space.com/what-we-do/projects/alpha-centauri-prize. Our Vice Chair will be discussing the prize with I4IS […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 13th January 2013
    in Projects
    
                
                
 
 
                    You are invited to participate in an international astronomy programme called GLOBE at Night.  You can join students from 115 countries around the world by measuring light pollution effects in your area. UKSEDS is planning on getting a team together for the February campaign. E-mail: [email protected] if you are interested to join our team. GLOBE […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 13th January 2013
    in Education, News, Outreach
    
                
                
 
                    Interested in outreach? Want to inspire the next generation while adding lines to your CV? UKSEDS have been awarded a stand to teach youngsters about meteorites, at the largest STEM event in the UK, The Big Bang Fair at the London Excel Centre, 14-17 March. We would love volunteers who are interested in learning about […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 13th January 2013
    in Competition, News
    
                
                
 
                    Fragrance company Lynx announces competition to send a selected winner into outer space. The competition which opened 3 days ago, firstly requires the participant to get up voted by friends & family via their website with the top 200 making it through to the UK national challenge. The UK challenge will be held in London […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 10th December 2012
    in News
    
                
                
 
 
                    4th March, 1923 – 9th December, 2012 We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sir Patrick Moore whose broadcasts and hospitality we very much enjoyed.  UKSEDS offers its sincerest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Sir Patrick will be sorely missed by astronomers and space scientists in the UK and around […]
                 
                
    			   
             
            
                                                                            
            
            
                
                
                
    by UKSEDS
    on 2nd December 2012
    in Competition, Education, Opportunities
    
                
                
 
 
                    International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) and Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) are teaming up to organise the 2012/2013 Space Safety Competition. The awardees of the scholarship will be supported to participate into the next IAASS conference “Safety is not an Option” that will be held from 21st – 23rd May, 2013 in […]