EDUCATION LINKS

Please us this page to find links to other education projects and work experience in the space science area.

Astronomy resources

• The British National Space Centre
  Worksheets, lesson plans, careers advice and more from the UK's own space agency.
• Space Observatories in School
  Online activities based around the SOHO solar satellite and the Hubble Space Telescope.

Work experience

• The Nuffield Foundation
  Offers funding for students (aged 16 and above) to work alongside scientists through their 'Science Bursaries for Schools and Colleges' scheme.
• European Space Agency
  ESA offers internships for undergraduate level students (student placement scheme) and one-year training contracts for graduate students.

Funding for new projects

• The Science and Technology Facilities Council
  Various funding schemes are available to support projects in the areas of astronomy and particle physics. If you would you like support on an application please feel free to contact us.
• The Royal Society
  A grant scheme offering up to £ 3,000 to faciltate schools working on projects with scientists.
• The Institute of Physics
  A grant scheme offering up to £ 400 for small-scale projects which promote physics.
• The Royal Academy of Engineering Ingenious scheme
  Grants of £ 3,000 to £ 30,000 available for projects or Fellowships to enable public engagement with engineering activities.

Access to telescopes

• The Faulkes Telescope Project
  Real-time access to robotic telescopes (free for school use).
• The National Schools' Observatory
  Access to robotic telescopes via image requests.

Image courtesy of NASA