SATNAV Magazine

Keep up to date with all the the latest Science And Technology News And Views! All articles submitted by students at @unibirmingham. ([email protected])

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FAQ for SATNAV: Science and Technology News and Views.
Why not get involved this year?

🦠We’re now accepting articles for our COVID-19 mini-issue🦠

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Has everyone enjoyed #WorldSpaceWeek ? Jeanette Scissum co-wrote the computer programme used to predict where the Apollo lunar module should land! #WomenInSpace

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Fact: Venus is the 2nd brightest natural object in the night sky🌌 #WorldSpaceWeek

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Fact: Vera Rubin provided the first physical evidence for the existence of invisible dark matter! 🔍#WomenInSpace #WorldSpaceWeek

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Fact: Asteroids can be as wide as 940km, which is almost the length of the entire UK! ☄️🇬🇧 #WorldSpaceWeek

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Fact: In July 2021, Mary “Wally” Funk aged 82 became the oldest person in space! She was a member of the Mercury 13, a group of women who completed the same physiological tests as male NASA astronauts but were stopped before they could join a NASA mission #WomenInSpaceWSW

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Fact: With a speed of 18.000 miles per hour, satellites could travel around the full circumference of the Earth 14 times in just one day!🛰️ #WorldSpaceWeek

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Welcome to #WorldSpaceWeek 🚀where we will be collaborating with the stars in @UoBAstroSoc to celebrate #WomenInSpace by bringing you interesting facts every day! Fact: Nancy Roman, NASA’s first chief astronomer, was largely responsible for developing the Hubble Telescope 🔭

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Check out the latest @satnavmag issue, featuring a #TimeTravel article from me! 🧐

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Issue 22: The Dark Side of Science is now live on SATNAV’s website and issuu page! Read here: https://t.co/4ig4L7Jfhb

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An extension to the UK approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech #COVID19 vaccine allowing its use in 12- to 15-year-olds has been authorised by the MHRA following a rigorous review of the safety, quality & effectiveness of the vaccine in this age group.

Read more: https://t.co/oQgieLqxo8

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Just 10 days to go to make your nominations for this year's EPS Societies' Awards! Our society members deserve the upmost recognition for their continued dedication to their School, College and University. You can show them your support by nominating: https://t.co/Act8XJtoDB

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Voting is NOW OPEN in the Summer Elections 🎉🎉 Who will be successful? Only YOU can decide! 😏
CAST YOUR VOTE: https://t.co/XcRRjCpkDb

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT📢
The nomination deadline for this year's EPS Societies' Awards has been extended till Friday 11 June - giving you even more time to nominate! Haven't nominated yet? Find out more: https://t.co/2gdEUc77WX

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Apply here: https://t.co/p0ckSrF3nr

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We still have two committee positions to fill: Layout Editor and Publicity Officer.

If you want to get involved in the behind-the-scenes of SATNAV magazine, this is the perfect chance to get involved!

Open to undergrad & postgrad students. Applications close Monday 4pm)

[Izzy Lawson @Guild_Activity]

Applications for the third round of society committee elections is now open!

We are also looking for an LGBTQ+ officer as well as plenty of rep roles!

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Applications are NOW OPEN for Summer Elections! 🎉

There are LOTS of roles available, from LGBTQ+ Officer to School Reps and Student Group Committee members.

Make sure you learn all about the roles and APPLY: https://t.co/aQ9OL6LNmh
#YourChoice #YourVoice

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The awards include the Outstanding Event Award, the Industrial Award, the Inspirational Committee Member, Role Model of the Year and the Society of the Year 2020/21!

The full list of categories is available through the link above.

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The EPS Societies' Awards are back for 2021!

Nominations open 10th May; the ceremony will be hosted virtually in July (more info soon!)

The Awards are a great chance to celebrate the work that EPS societies have done to support our community during an unpredictable year.

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EPS SOCIETIES' AWARDS 2021

Nominations are now open for this year's EPS Societies' Awards! To nominate SATNAV and other EPS societies for an award, visit this link and fill out the nomination form: https://t.co/ll23czBtdj