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Our team

Since launching in 2008 we have engaged with tens of thousands of students, teachers and space industry professionals.

We started in Leicester and now deliver all over the world thanks to our expert Lead Educators, Space Advocates and other space experts.

Outstanding subject specialist teachers seconded to us from their schools. Outstanding because they have won awards and been recognised nationally for their excellent and inspirational teaching. Our Space Advocates and Lead Educators are based all over the UK.

(And if you're wondering what the difference is: Space Advocates take care of our Space to Learn project, while Lead Educators are responsible for delivery outside of this project!)

  1. Meg Ling

    Meg Ling

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  2. Ali Panju

    Ali Panju

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  3. Eleanor Edwards

    Eleanor Edwards

    Space Advocate

  4. David Allden

    David Allden

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  5. Leanne Hawthorne

    Leanne Hawthorne

    Space Advocate

  6. Calum De Sainte Croix

    Calum de Sainte Croix

    Space Advocate

  7. Duncan Richmond

    Duncan Richmond

    Space Advocate

  8. Andrew Mcdonald

    Andrew McDonald

    Space Advocate

  9. Sarah Llewellyn Davies

    Sarah Llewellyn-Davies

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  10. Robert Woodman

    Robert Woodman

    Lead Educator

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    Andy McMurray

    Lead Educator

  12. Hayley Smith

    Hayley Smith

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  13. Ian Tippey

    Ian Tippey

    Space Advocate

  14. Robin Mobbs

    Robin Mobbs

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  15. Conor Davies

    Conor Davies

    Lead Educator

  16. Keeley Arundel Mcconachie

    Keeley Arundel-McConachie

    Space Advocate

  17. Nicole Cozens

    Nicole Cozens

    Lead Educator

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    Caroline Molyneux

    Lead Educator

  19. Dorian Pascoe

    Dorian Pascoe

    Space Advocate

  20. Ruth Rowsell

    Ruth Rowsell

    Space Advocate

  21. Steffan Tudor

    Steffan Tudor

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  22. Allan Reid

    Allan Reid

    Space Advocate

  23. Adam Salter

    Adam Salter

    Space Advocate

  24. Alaric Thompson

    Alaric Thompson

    Space Advocate

  25. Ed Gentle

    Ed Gentle

    Space Advocate

  26. Ellie Peacock

    Ellie Peacock

    Space Advocate

  27. Emily Coulson

    Emily Coulson

    Lead Educator & Space Advocate

  28. Ernestas Jegorovas Armstrong

    Ernestas Jegorovas-Armstrong

    Space Advocate

  29. Jenny Gostick

    Jenny Gostick

    Space Advocate

  30. John Oliver

    John Oliver

    Space Advocate

  31. Matt Quanstrom

    Matt Quanstrom

    Space Advocate

  32. Phil Lynch

    Phil Lynch

    Space Advocate

  33. Sharon Coles

    Sharon Coles

    Space Advocate

  34. Suzanne Walton

    Suzanne Walton

    Space Advocate

  35. Zoe Whitehead

    Zoe Whitehead

    Space Advocate

  36. Lowri Yaramaz David Cropped

    Lowri Yaramaz-David

    Space Advocate

Current job opportunities

Job opportunities will appear below when available.

Partners & Contributors

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    Space Park Leicester

    Space Park

    Building upon the heritage and space-science excellence of the University of Leicester, Space Park is a collaborative community of industry, academics and students working together to drive growth in space and space-enabled sectors.

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    The Air & Space Power Association

    The Air & Space Power Association (ASPA) is an authoritative voice and platform for discussion and debate on how air and space power influences today’s world and its relevance to the future. Our mission is to promote the understanding and advancement of military air and space power in the UK and beyond. Our aim is to provide a focal point for all stakeholders in the air and space domains. Through conferences, dinners, lectures and debates, the ASPA stimulates discussion around the air and space power environment. 

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    NCEO

    The National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) provides innovative approaches to scientific investigations of the global and regional Earth system.

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    RAL Space

    Designing, testing and building satellite instruments and telescopes that observe our Earth and explore the furthest reaches of our Universe. We are lucky to be invited to RAL Space with our Space Engineers and visiting international students every year. 

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    The Met Office

    The UK's National Weather Service using satellite images and data to accurately forecast daily changes in weather. They also run world class research into climate change. The team have supported us at Careers Conferences.

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    RAF

    The primary role of the RAF is defence of British and European airspace with additional roles of search and rescue and disaster relief. The RAF supported the development of the Teaching Laboratory at the National Space Centre and has donated some exhibits that are housed there.

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    Mullard Space Science Laboratory

    Carrying out research into a wide range of physical phenomena. They are actively involved in the development, construction and exploitation of high precision instrumentation for use on satellites. Dr Colin Forsyth regularly joins us at our Careers Conferences.

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    University of Leicester

    University of Leicester

    Every year since 1967 a Leicester-built instrument has operated in space. We work closely with the University of Leicester and look forward to the development of Space Park Leicester.

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    Nottingham Geospatial Institute

    A leading cross-disciplinary research and teaching institute at The University of Nottingham. NGI specialises in spatial and location-based science and engineering, empowered by satellite positioning, remote sensing and integrated technologies.

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    ESERO-UK

    ESERO UK promotes the use of space to enhance and support the teaching and learning of STEM in schools and colleges throughout the UK. They are funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Department for Education.

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    ITP Aero

    ITP Aero includes the design, research and development, manufacturing and casting, assembly and testing of aeronautical engines. ITP Aero have supported us at Careers Conferences and have provided work experience to our Space Engineers.

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    Inmarsat

    Inmarsat has been at the forefront of mobile satellite services for several decades and is the leading provider of global voice, data and IP communications solutions. Immarsat have supported us at Careers Conferences.

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    ESA

    ESA's mission is to shape the development of Europe's space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. We have partnered with ESA to develop several teaching resources.

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    The Ogden Trust

    The Ogden Trust encourages and promotes the teaching and learning of physics. With their funding we teach physics to teenagers, and run CPD sessions for teachers.

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    Rolls-Royce

    A world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air. Rolls-Royce have supported us at Careers Conferences and have provided work experience to our Space Engineers.

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    Airbus Defence and Space

    One of the UK's largest space sector employers, and also a key player in aerospace and defence technologies. Airbus Defence & Space have supported us at Careers Conferences and have provided work experience to our Space Engineers. 

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    PPG

    PPG Industries are a global paintings and coatings company. PPG has a strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and have helped us to reach thousands of young people with space science in the classroom.

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    STFC

    Keeping the UK at the forefront of international science. They tackle some of the most significant challenges facing society such as meeting our future energy needs, monitoring and understanding climate change, and global security.

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    Lloyd's Register Foundation

    Helping to protect life and property by supporting engineering-related education, public engagement and the application of research. Lloyds Register Foundation support our International Scoping Project.

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    National Space Centre

    The UK's largest visitor attraction dedicated to space and space exploration. The centre welcomes around a quarter of a million visitors each year since its opening in June 2001. We are part funded by the National Space Centre and our science lab sits within the centre itself.

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    Surrey Satellites Technology Ltd. (SSTL)

    SSTL has launched more than 35 small satellites, making it the most successful and experienced small satellite supplier in the world. The team regularly support us at Careers Conferences.

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    UK Space Agency

    Reporting to the Minister of State for Universities and Science, the UK Space Agency is at the heart of UK efforts to explore space, exploit space-based applications and technology and support our academic and industrial communities. We work to increase understanding of space and its practical benefits and inspire our next generation of UK scientists and engineers.