SGAC is partnering with the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC=”Isaac”) for a SGAC Search Campaign, called “Find An Asteroid”. Between 14 August to 18 September, 2012, up to 15 teams formed by SGAC members will be selected to participate in this campaign. UKSEDS are planning on forming a team. If you want to discover an asteroid, […]
I’m a Scientist – Scientists, apply now for June 2012 event
This may be of interest to some. There’s not long left now for scientists to sign up for the next I’m a Scientist events in June. Please pass this email onto scientists who might be interested, or squeeze information into any newsletters you may have planned in the next week. How? Scientists apply here: imascientist.org.uk/scientist-apply […]
Getting involved in outreach
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Network (STEM) is an charitable organization that encourages young people into studying and working in STEM related areas. They do this by organizing workshops and careers events at schools throughout the country. If you would like to volunteer in such events please fill out the form at: https://db.stemnet.org.uk/register/ambassador STEMnet offer […]
The New UKSEDS Committee
The following were elected at the AGM on Sunday. Chair: Damian Rumble Vice Chair: Nancy Hine Secretary: Ryan Laird Treasurer: Jeremy Nickless Projects: Richard Painter Industry: Douglas Liddle Outreach: Maggie Lieu The positions of Events, Website, PR and Membership Officer were not filled and we are currently looking for volunteers to co-opt onto the […]
UKSEDS Conference 2012
The conference is now in progress: Talks so far this morning Jeremy Curtis from the UK Space Agency Simon Feast and Jeremy Nickless from Reaction Engines Ltd Keith Muirhead from HE Space Carol Norburg from Umia University Dr David Ashford from Bristol Space Planes. We are now at lunch!
UKSEDS Conference 2012 starts Tomorrow
Hopefully you have already booked your place, but its not too late. You can always turn up and pay on the door. If you can’t make it then watch this space for updates during the day or follow us on our Facebook Page or Twitter #uksedsconference2012.
Have you booked your conference place yet?
There is now less than two weeks to go to this year’s UKSEDS Conference. KENT 2012 31 March/1 April Don’t forget to register as we have limited spaces and need to know numbers for catering. You can now view the provisional programme and list of speakers. Plus see our list of Exhibitors. And don’t […]
UKSEDS 2012 Conference Announced
The committee are happy to announce that this year’s conference will be hosted by SpaceSoc at the University of Kent on the weekend of the 31st March – 1st April. So make sure to make a note of it in your diaries and keep it free! More information will be following shortly, we’ll let you know as soon […]
Brian Blessed to commence BIS Prestige Lecture series
The British Interplanetary Society has announced the launch of a series of Prestige Lectures, commencing with a talk by actor Brian Blessed. In addition to his acting career Blessed is a long time supporter of space exploration, having supported the BIS’ Campaign for Human Spaceflight and voiced promotional material for Reaction Engines. He has also […]
Deadline for International Astronautical Congress Grant Programme approaches
The International Astronautical Federation 2012 Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme provides opportunities for students and young professionals to participate in the annual International Astronautical Congresses. Applications opened on 1st January 2012 and the IAF is accepting applications until 1st February. The young people selected to participate in the 2012 Emerging Space Leaders Grant Programme will […]
BBC Stargazing Live
The BBC in association with the Open University is presenting another Stargazing Live, starting tonight (16 January at 8.30pm) and lasting for three nights. Along side the TV show there are 100’s of events taking place around the country involving amateur astronomers as well as academics and the general public. To find an even near […]