HELLO.
SHARE IN OUR PASSION FOR SPACE
It all began in 2020 when a group of like-minded students & space enthusiasts decided they needed a place to celebrate everything space. Starting as a club we soon grew in a very short length of time, becoming a society less than 12 months since our inception. We aim to offer all members inspiring talks, thought-provoking chats & a place to truly let their full space-geek come out.
Welcome.
INFORMATIVE NEWSLETTER
Jam packed with the latest Society and space industry news, published every 4 months.
AWARD WINNING
Winner of the UKSEDS
Branch of the Year 2021 award
and
IOP SILVER STUDENT SOCIETY
ENGAGING TALKS & EVENTS
Our schedule is packed with provocative, innovative & inspiring subjects given by experts in the field
MEET THE COMMITTEE
Get to Know Us
Every Committee member is a student or alumni of The Open University, studying a relevant subject to space & physics. Everyone shares a passion & love for all things space and gives their time for free to make the Society a better place for members.
TRACY THOMPSON
Chair
I am studying the Master of Physics with Astrophysics and Space Science (M06)
My main interest as regards "Space" are stars, medicine and politics/law. I also have interests in fusion energy, psychology/criminology. I am proud to be an OU student and grateful to be the Society Chair and hope you all enjoy being a member.
LAUREN HOLLINS
Treasurer
Hi my name is Lauren. I’m currently studying Astronomy & Planetary Science with OU.
I played the piano for 12 years. I am AAT Level 3 qualified and have a certificate of higher education in Accounting from BCU. I left my career in accounting to look after my daughter and study a subject that I truly find interesting!
HELEN ROGERS
EDI Officer & Merchandise
Hi, my name is Helen and I am studying for a BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences (Astronomy and Planetary Science). This is my second degree, my first was a BSc (Hons) Environmental Health. After a 13-year career in that field I gave it up to care for my 3 children and decided to study a topic that I have always loved! I would love to work in the space sector when I have completed my studies, although I am still not sure which part! It is never too late to follow a dream!
Hey, I’m Ben. I’m currently studying towards an MSc in Space Science and Technology (F77) and I previously completed the BSc Natural Sciences (Physics) both with the Open University. I’ve always had an interest in space from watching Star Wars as a kid to reading far too much Sci-fi through my teens and my many misadventures playing Kerbal Space Program. The astronomy and space science modules of my studies have always been the most interesting for me, I really recommend the S818 Space Science module, it’s probably my favourite module I’ve done with the OU, especially the Mars rover week.
BEN ROGERS
Membership Officer