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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
