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🌍 Final call to explore how space science is transforming forest conservation! Don’t miss Dr Nezha A. Acil from the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and the University of Leicester, as she takes us behind the data to reveal how satellites are tracking forest carbon with unprecedented precision. 🛰️ Discover how these insights are shaping sustainable forest management, carbon accounting and global climate policy. - Tuesday 28 October, 2pm - Space Park Leicester - Free to attend — https://lnkd.in/ezgRn56K Be part of the conversation that connects space research with sustainability. #SpaceParkCommunity #ClimateAction #EarthObservation #Sustainability #LeicesterResearch

From Leicester to the Space Telescope Science Institute: A grand tour of discovery We’re proud to celebrate Professor Leigh Fletcher, Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester, who’s been invited to deliver the 2025 European Space Agency - ESA Distinguished Lecture at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore on 30 October. Leigh’s lecture — “JWST as a New Voyager for Giant Planet Systems” — will showcase the University’s pioneering research using the James Webb Space Telescope (#JWST) to explore the outer planets of our Solar System. This marks a new chapter in Leicester’s journey of discovery, continuing our long legacy in planetary science — from Voyager to JWST, and beyond to JUICE, Europa Clipper, and future missions to Uranus. During his visit, Leigh will also share insights at NASA’s Goddard Spaceflight Center and the The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, connecting Leicester’s planetary science to global collaborations at the heart of space exploration. “JWST has opened new windows for discovery, probing wavelengths that were simply too dark and too faint for any previous observatory,” says Professor Fletcher. “It’s been an incredible few years of discovery — and we’re only just getting started.” 👉 https://lnkd.in/eH53Kg2r #SpaceParkCommunity #SpaceScience #JWST #PlanetaryScience #Leicester #ESA

🌍 Tracing Forest Carbon from Space How can satellites help us understand — and protect — the world’s forests? Join Dr Nezha A. from the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) and University of Leicester for our next #SpaceParkConversations event, where she’ll reveal how cutting-edge space research is tracking forest carbon to inform sustainable forest management and global climate policy. 🛰️ Discover how researchers are mapping aboveground biomass with unprecedented accuracy to quantify carbon fluxes and support climate action. - Tuesday 28 October, 2pm - Space Park Leicester - Free to attend — register here: https://lnkd.in/ezgRn56K Let’s explore how innovation in space is helping us care for the planet beneath our feet. #SpaceParkCommunity #ClimateAction #EarthObservation #Sustainability #LeicesterResearch

Leicester science reveals how climate change is fuelling record-breaking wildfires across the Americas Wildfires in South America and Southern California were up to 30 times larger because of human-driven climate change — that’s one of the key findings from the State of Wildfires 2025 report, featuring research led by Dr Zhongwei Liu from the University of Leicester and Space Park Leicester. Dr Liu’s analysis shows that climate change has dramatically increased the likelihood of extreme fire events worldwide. Her work with the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) is helping to understand — and ultimately mitigate — the human and ecological toll of tomorrow’s wildfires. At Space Park Leicester, we’re harnessing space-enabled technologies and satellite data to support climate resilience across the globe. 📖 Read the full story on our website: https://lnkd.in/eJtDzzSx #SpaceParkCommunity #ClimateAction #Wildfires #EarthObservation #COP30

There is no Planet B. As the world prepares for COP30 Brazil, Space Park Leicester and the National Centre for Earth Observation are inviting poets, dreamers and changemakers to get creative. We’re launching the COP30 Poetry Competition – and we want your words to make people think. Write a poem inspired by the theme “There is no Planet B”. Whether you focus on the vastness of our planet or a single human story, we want to hear from you. Prizes include: - A family ticket to the National Space Centre - Your poem published in a COP30 e-book - The chance to perform at Space Park Leicester’s COP30 Celebration Event Deadline: Thursday 13 November 2025, 23:59 (UK time) 📄 Entry details: https://lnkd.in/eHEP-2Tf #SpaceParkCommunity #COP30 #ClimateAction #Creativity #PoetryCompetition #SpaceParkLeicester #NCEO

As the world looks towards COP30 Brazil, Space Park Leicester invites you to 'Climate & Community: Leicester’s Journey to COP30' — an evening of science, creativity and community. Hear from Leicester’s leading climate researchers, watch #drone demonstrations, and explore how space and Earth observation science is helping us understand and protect our planet. Plus, get creative with our “There is no Planet B…” poetry competition! 📅 Wednesday 19 November | 16:00–18:30 📍 Space Park Leicester 🎟️ Free tickets: https://lnkd.in/eHEP-2Tf University of Leicester I National Centre for Earth Observation I National Space Centre #ClimateAction #COP30 #Leicester #SpaceParkLeicester #Sustainability

Strengthening international collaboration in space science and security We’re proud to share that Professor Mark Sims, University of Leicester Professor of Astrobiology and Space Instrumentation — and Co-Chair of the UK Space Academic Network (SPAN) — was invited to attend the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) Systems Concepts and Integration (SCI) Panel Research Specialists’ Meeting on Dual-Use Space Technology (SCI-370). Hosted in Bath and led by the UK Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) in partnership with the UK Space Agency, the event brought together international experts to explore how space technologies can support both civilian and defence applications. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ecViHDBF With over four decades of groundbreaking contributions — from ESA’s EXOSAT and ROSAT to leading the Beagle 2 Mars Lander — Professor Sims has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s global position in space exploration and in establishing Space Park Leicester as a world-class hub for research, enterprise, and innovation. “Collaboration across nations is essential to addressing the complex challenges we face in space science, security, and technology.” — Professor Mark Sims #SpaceParkCommunity #SpaceExploration #Innovation #NATO #UKSpace #Research #Collaboration

When we think about living in space, we often picture astronauts or life on Mars. But at Leicester, we’re exploring what it means for humanity. Through Space Park Leicester, the Institute for Space, and the Leverhulme Centre for Humanity and Space, we’re bringing together engineers, policymakers, artists and communities to shape how we live sustainably — both beyond Earth and here at home. Francesca Faedi's blog for the Association for Project Management explores how Leicester is helping define the ethics, governance, creativity and innovation needed for life beyond our planet. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZ85aMk6 #SpaceForSociety #CitizensOfChange #WorldSpaceWeek #Sustainability #Innovation I University of Leicester School of Business

🌍 Incredible news for the University of Leicester! We’re proud to see the University ranked 26th in the world for Research Quality in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026. At Space Park Leicester, we see first-hand the world-leading research that’s driving innovation in space science, Earth observation and beyond. This recognition is a testament to the dedication, creativity and global impact of the University’s research community. 🚀 Here’s to pushing boundaries, shaping the future and continuing to deliver research that makes a real difference — here on Earth and far beyond. #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #SpaceResearch #THEunirankings #CitizensOfChange

🚀 As #WorldSpaceWeek draws to a close, we’re celebrating the incredible journeys made possible through collaboration and innovation here at Space Park Leicester. Meet James Critchley, a University of Leicester graduate in MEng Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, who is now part of the AWE Graduate Programme based at Space Park Leicester. James’s story reflects the power of partnership between AWE, the University of Leicester, and Space Park Leicester — inspiring the next generation of engineers, innovators, and explorers. #WorldSpaceWeek #SpaceParkLeicester #AWE #UniversityofLeicester #GraduateSuccess #STEMCareers #SpaceInnovation #FutureEngineers