Observing using the Isaac Newton Telescope. You just press the button, right?

Come along to our February public science lecture to learn what it takes to set up and use a professional telescope with Dr Julian Onions.

Tags: Astrophysics, Dr Julian Onions, Isaac Newton telescope, science public lecture series, space

Apollo Legacy: how engineers landed people on the moon

An interactive lecture about Apollo 11 and how engineers made it happen

Tags: Apollo 11, engineering, space, Space engineering, Spacecraft

Science Public Lecture Series: Tens of thousands of galaxies at a glance

In this talk, Meghan will tell the story of how some chance weather on a mountaintop in Chile led to the work that would take up the next 15 years of her career.

Tags: astronomy, Black holes, dark matter, galaxies, science public lecture series, space, universe

Slavery from space

Searching satellite images to end modern slavery

Tags: engineering, modern slavery, satellite, space

Launch UK — Nottingham Roadshow

The Launch UK Roadshow is a series of events aimed at engaging experts, academics, students, inventors, and the general public to develop their understanding of the national programme and commercial space opportunities.

Tags: aviation, Launch UK, Launch UK Roadshow, satellite, space, UK Space Agency

Want to lie in bed for research?

Healthy volunteers are required as “Pillownauts” (Astronauts in Bed) — helping a manned mission to Mars! […]

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Tags: cllnical research, ESA, European Space Agency, insulin resistance, Pillownauts, space, volunteer

Things that go bang in the night (sky)

The School of Chemistry and the School of Physics and Astronomy, in association with the British Science Association, present this public lecture. Julian Onions will speak on the topic of ‘Things that go bang in the night (sky).

Tags: Julian Onions, Physics, public lecture, School of Chemistry, School of Physics and Astronomy, science public lecture series, space

Gravitational waves 2: the Universe’s symphony

Dr Helvi Witek, School of Mathematical Sciences, will deliver the lecture ‘Gravitational waves 2: the Universe’s symphony’. Part of the Science Public Lecture Series.

Tags: gravity, Helvi Witek, Physics, public lecture, School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy, science public lecture series, space

Gravitational waves 1: from Newton’s law to black holes and spacetime ripples

Dr Thoma Sotiriou, School of Mathematical Sciences and School of Physics and Astronomy, will speak on the topic of ‘Gravitational waves: from Newton’s law to black holes and spacetime ripples’.

Tags: gravity, Physics, public lecture, School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy, science public lecture series, space, Thomas Sotiriou

The Studio is now live

The Students’ Union has opened a new space for students in the Portland Building. The Studio […]

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Tags: Portland Building, societies, space, student, Students' Union, The Studio