UKSEDS is a firm supporter of space education as we are keen to encourage careers in the STEM industry and to motivate and stimulate self-belief in general. The International Space School Educational Trust (ISSET) are currently running programmes with that very function; to utilise space to inspire and motivate individuals to achieve their goals. Some of these […]
Report: National Student Space Conference 2014
On 1st and 2nd March, space enthusiasts descended on the University of Leicester for the UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014. Aimed at UK students, each year the conference is a key opportunity to meet and network with a wide range of people in the space sector from academia to industry, across multiple disciplines. It […]
UKSEDS Outreach Active in North England
UKSEDS organised space outreach for the North West Astronomy Festival, UK Space Environments Conference, Leicester and the Mission X Blast Off Event. These events gave us the opportunities to inspire students to learn about astronomy, space exploration and the wonders of our universe. As a part of UKSEDS’ outreach programme, our stand for these events consisted of space […]
2014/15 Election Nominations Now Open!
Nominations for the 2014/15 UKSEDS National Committee are now open, and will close at 5pm on Saturday 1st March 2014. Any branch or paid member may stand. A position on the Committee is an immensely rewarding experience, with many opportunities to gain valuable skills, meet exciting new people and make a name for yourself in […]
Call for media: UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014
7 February 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014 1-2 March 2014, University of Leicester Call for Media On 1-2 March 2014, UKSEDS will hold its 26th annual National Student Space Conference 2014 (NSSC 2014). Members of the media are invited to join UKSEDS at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University […]
UKSEDS to join I4IS for Outreach at LonCon3
UKSEDS are pleased to inform you that we will be collaborating with I4IS at the 2014 World Science Fiction Convention in London this August. Founded in late 2012, I4IS aims to catalyse the conditions in society over the next century to enable robotic and human exploration beyond our Solar System and to other stars, as […]
British Interplanetary Society to launch IAC Student Paper Competition at NSSC2014
Organised by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is the world’s largest astronautics/space engineering conference. This year the IAC will be in Toronto, Canada from 29 September to 3 October. At each IAC, there is a student paper competition with prizes for best papers/presentations. Papers may be on any subject related to space […]
Outreach Opportunities: March 2014
If you would like to apply as a volunteer, please send an email to our Outreach Officer ([email protected]). Once confirmed, you will receive further details about the outreach activities and your role for the day. Reasonable travel expenses will be covered. Oxfordshire Science Festival Date: 8th March 2014 Location: Bonn Square, Oxford. Number of Volunteers: […]
UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014 Press Release #2
21 January 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014 1-2 March 2014, University of Leicester 2nd Media Announcement The 26th Annual UKSEDS National Student Space Conference will be held on the weekend of 1-2 March 2014, and hosted by Leicester AstRoSoc at the University of Leicester. UKSEDS are pleased to announce registration […]
UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014 Press Release #1
16 December 2013 For Immediate Release UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014 1-2 March 2014, University of Leicester 1st Media Announcement The 26th Annual UKSEDS National Student Space Conference will be held on the weekend of 1-2 March 2014, and hosted by Leicester AstRoSoc at the University of Leicester. The conference will bring together students, […]
UKSEDS Rocketry Blastoff
UKSEDS kicked off this year’s workshops with a highly successful rocketry event at the University of Sheffield. Over 40 participants were introduced to the world of model rocketry by Teejay, the UKSEDS projects officer and resident rocketry aficionado. The sessions included construction of model and high powered rockets, health and safety, structures, engines, launch operations, […]