by UKSEDS
on 11th June 2014
in Competition, Events, Opportunities, Press releases
Strap on your boosters and tape up those fuel injection lines because Kerbal Space Program is finally coming to UKSEDS! This article explains the details behind the very first UKSEDS Kerbal Space Program competition. Mission summary: For the first instalment of our Kerbal Competitions, contenders will need to get to the Mun and take Kerbal selfies next […]
by UKSEDS
on 9th June 2014
in International, News, Opportunities, Outreach
The British Interplanetary Society are the UK contact for World Space Week (WSW) 2014. They need volunteers to cache and take responsibility for WSW treasures throughout the UK for a worldwide effort geocaching event. World Space Week – what is it and when is it? 4th-10th October has been declared WSW. An annual occasion to celebrate space science and […]
by UKSEDS
on 5th May 2014
in Competition, Ecliptic, Education, Events, News, Opportunities
Do you know a student who has made for significant or outstanding achievements in space activities? Nominate them for a Sir Arthur Clarke Award! In recognition of notable or outstanding achievements in, or contributions to, all space activities, the Sir Arthur Clarke Awards have been presented annually since 2005. The Arthur C. Clarke Foundation is […]
by UKSEDS
on 6th April 2014
in Competition, Events, International, News, Opportunities, Press releases
Launched at the UKSEDS National Student Space Conference 2014 (NSSC2014) on Saturday 1 March, the call for abstracts to the IAC UK Student Paper Competition is now open (see previous announcement for details). The deadline for submission of abstract is fast approaching – Friday 18th April. As announced at the NSSC2014, UKSEDS are supporting the undergraduate entry with […]
by UKSEDS
on 6th April 2014
in Conference, Education, Events, News, Opportunities
The British Science Festival Student Bursary scheme, now in its 15th year, is open for registrations. The scheme enables institutions and companies to sponsor their chosen students (min. age 18) to attend the British Science Festival and experience the full week of events. With a programme of over 250 activities, lectures and workshops, the British Science […]
by UKSEDS
on 17th March 2014
in Ecliptic, Education, Events, Opportunities
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 […]
by UKSEDS
on 7th March 2014
in Education, Events, News, Outreach
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 […]
by UKSEDS
on 8th February 2014
in Conference, Opportunities
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 […]
by UKSEDS
on 6th February 2014
in Events, Opportunities, Outreach
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 […]
by UKSEDS
on 5th February 2014
in Competition, International, Opportunities
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 […]
by UKSEDS
on 5th February 2014
in Careers, Opportunities
Applications are currently being considered by ESA for their Young Graduate Trainee scheme. Check their web page here for the latest opportunities.