Spotlight on: Space

Astronomy and Astrophysics Theory Group

Press/Media: Expert comment

Description

This month we are highlighting just a few examples of the huge range of vital space-related research work done by academics and researchers around the Faculty – from launching more sustainable satellites to improving what we can see of, and learn from, space. Below are some highlights, but there is lots more to dig into, linked below.

Period	1 Jul 2022

Media coverage

Title	Jodrell Bank: inspiring, educating and reaching new audiences
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	University of Manchester
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	1/07/22
Description	Our researchers at the Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre are reaching previously underserved audiences, thanks to the development of a broad and innovative programme of activity.
Producer/Author	Nick Parker
URL	https://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/research/space/
Persons	Timothy O'Brien, Rob Beswick, Rene Breton, Clive Dickinson

Title	Using radio astronomy to bring STEM training to the developing world
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	University of Manchester
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	1/07/22
Description	The Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics has successfully established the Development in Africa with Radio Astronomy with Big Data (DARA Big Data) programme, which aims to develop high tech skills in African countries.
Producer/Author	Nick Parker
URL	https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/impacts/radio-astronomy-and-big-data-bringing-stem-training-to-the-develo
Persons	Rob Beswick, Anna Scaife, Benjamin Stappers, Rene Breton

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Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

Global Development Institute

Keywords

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