The Open University: School of Physical Sciences

The Open University School of Physical Sciences, teaching and researching physics, astronomy, planetary and space science, space instrumentation.

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

Just over 24 hours to go until this fascinating panel lecture about the future of planetary protection! You can still book your tickets for both in-person and online at https://t.co/DV5q3FVXIS

[UK Space Agency @spacegovuk]

Curious about the future of planetary protection? 🚀🌕

Register for @OU_STEM's 'Ask the Experts' session to learn more and ask your burning questions. ❓

📅 Thursday 25 April
⏰ 6:00pm
📍 The Geological Society, London

Reserve your seat now 👇 https://t.co/J189JG5tk2

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

One week to go until this very exciting panel lecture event! Come join us in London @GeolSoc by registering here: https://t.co/5OZA4q31ML

[Faculty of STEM, The Open University @OU_STEM]

Want to know more about protecting our Solar System?

Ask the experts - Protecting our Solar System: Planetary Protection and the Future of Space Exploration is for you!

Join @GeolSoc in-person or online on Thursday 25 April from 18.00.

Register here: https://t.co/5pgWdOjkPR

[AstrobiologyOU @Astrobiology_OU]

Want to know more about protecting our Solar System?

Then our Ask the experts - Protecting our Solar System: Planetary Protection and the Future of Space Exploration is for you!

Join @GeolSoc in-person or online on Thurs 25th April 18.00

Register here: https://t.co/bWu4xXweH1

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

Want to know more about protecting our Solar System?

Then our Ask the experts - Protecting our Solar System: Planetary Protection and the Future of Space Exploration is for you!

Either join @GeolSoc in-person or online on Thurs 25th April
Register here: https://t.co/5OZA4q31ML

[Faculty of STEM, The Open University @OU_STEM]

OU researchers awarded £2M to develop detectors for new UV space telescopes in search for extraterrestrial life.

Led by Dr. Jesper Skottfelt, the team will collaborate internationally to design and build the telescope.

https://t.co/BCOMkTzei8

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Are you interested in investigating diversity and increasing representation across the solar system? If so join the hackathon on 27th and 28th April- email [email protected] to sign up. #womenInSTEM #diversityInSTEM

[Faculty of STEM, The Open University @OU_STEM]

Today is our #live #BritishScienceWeek event! We go live at 13:00- we hope to see you there!

Are you joining us? It's not too late; head over to Eventbrite to receive the live links now! Links will be emailed five minutes before the event starts.

https://t.co/OOxIicQ3tN

[ExoMars_OU @Exomars_OU]

More exciting news! Our group have been awarded a grant from the UK Space Agency to develop detector technology that will contribute to a new imaging instrument for Mars, as part of the International Mars Ice Mapper mission (I-MIM). https://t.co/3bH5h2Y9H9

[Faculty of STEM, The Open University @OU_STEM]

In @NatureGeosci, Professor Mahesh Anand and researchers unveil an understanding of the origin of a unique Moon rock type. Their study combines high-temperature experiments and isotopic analyses, revealing a critical reaction shaping these lunar magmas.

https://t.co/Uq1CVxc3j6

[Faculty of STEM, The Open University @OU_STEM]

Want to watch the Peregrine Misson One Launch LIVE?

Set your alarms - it's an early one! Launch is planned for 06:30 on Monday (GMT) via this link!

https://t.co/KBamoLCHZq

[Faculty of STEM, The Open University @OU_STEM]

Peregrine Mission One, launching post Jan 8, is an OU-led collaboration with ESA, NASA, and STFC RAL. Dr. Simeon Barber's £14M project, backed by UK Space Agency, aims to analyse lunar atmosphere for water, vital for exploration and astronaut missions.

https://t.co/TGVGSvCZQ1

[Dr Meganne Christian @astro_meganne]

Our #PlantyMoonPlantface experiment from #OUMoonNight & @OU_STEM has been going on an adventure across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 for Christmas and Hogmanay! Here she is, visiting the #Skye Skye Museum of Island Life.

Experiment details: https://t.co/I4iyWk6Mah

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

Check out these new PhD opportunities in the School of Physical Sciences in a range of subjects!

Deadline for applications: 25th January 2024
Apply now: Current PhD Studentships | School of Physical Sciences (https://t.co/r4wdOkFmpQ)

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

Are you interested in space technology research? Gaining industry experience? Working with space agencies, such as ESA and NASA? Applications for PhD studentships at the Centre for Electronic Imaging (CEI) in the School of Physical Sciences are now open!
https://t.co/fVHY8mdsvM

[David Rothery 🇪🇺 💙 @daverothery]

A great #OUMoonNight orchestrated by @ma235camb. Here’s @OpenUniversity Vice Chancellor @TimJBlackman with meteorites from the Moon and Mars in either hand.

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

Moon Night tickets are selling fast! Make sure to get your tickets for our annual celebration of Lunar Research on 28/11/23. Come learn about the exciting research undertaken at the OU!
#lunar_research #moon #astronomy #lab_tours #Meteorite #moon_rock

https://t.co/K4NBP4f79O

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

Moon Night 2023 is live! Join us the evening of Tuesday 28th November to learn more about the exciting Lunar research undertaken at The OU! @OU_STEM #moonnight #astronomy #lunar_research
Book your tickets at https://t.co/JqevzJH3HA

[OU Space Society @space_ou]

‼️Our Next Talk

Guardians of the Galaxies: Shielding EUCLID's Eyes from Cosmic Hazards

Join us as Dr. Ben Dryer outlines the scientific objectives of the EUCLID mission

🗓 Thurs 26th Oct at 6.50pm

Register for FREE with the link below 👇 👇

https://t.co/uwi3y1f7B8

[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

Congratulations to our very own Prof. Sally Jordan!

[Faculty of STEM, The Open University @OU_STEM]

Congratulations to Professor Sally Jordan, who has been awarded the prestigious 2023 @PhysicsNews Lawrence Bragg Medal and Prize for her contribution to physics education, often as ‘a genuine unsung hero who works selflessly for others’.

https://t.co/c1g6GnJ2Km

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[The Open University: School of Physical Sciences @OU_SPS]

If you missed any of our lectures during #worldspaceweek last week, don't worry! You can watch the recordings here. @Astrobiology_OU @OU_STEM
https://t.co/fdrsjxgv8N