Dates for Space School 2012 have now been set for 29th July - 3rd August, Cost £350. For more information please contact Dr Tracey Dickens tp57@le.ac.uk

Accommodation

Students stay in the University Halls of Residence in Oadby, except for the one night where they go observing and camp under the stars. more

OUR PROGRAMME

Scuba Diving

Learn all about the force of gravity, or lack of it! Moving to the pool you will then be able to practice the basics of scuba diving, before being set the challenge of building a satellite under water. Team work and diversity will be a key feature throughout this activity.more

Observing

Get the opportunity to use the big new telescopes at Leicester University Observatory and spend the night as a true observer on this fun-filled evening camping under the stars.more

Rockets

Design and build a rocket from scratch using the basic physics principles you have learned. Work together in a small group to get your rocket ready for launch day.more

University Days

Get a taste for student life as you spend two days at the University. Receive lectures on various topics in astronomy and space science and get hands-on experience in the workshops.more

National Space Centre

Spend the day at the National Space Centre and get the chance to look round the centre, watch the unmissable planetarium show, and take part in a fun mission at the Challenger Learning Centre.more

EADS Astrium

Take a tour to see what goes on inside one of the world's leading Space Companies. Learn about how satellites are made, get involved in hands-on activities, then put your heads together for some eggxtreme satellite building.more