OUSEDS is the OU branch of UKSEDS, a student run organisation that aims to promote an interest in space exploration and development amongst students. We are a fairly new branch that plans to organise trips and encourage OU students to get invovled with UKSEDS projects and events. The OUSEDS platform group is an opportunity for us to discuss anything related to space and also plan possible trips. We are also on twitter, facebook and have a website.
Nancy Hine
OUSEDS: Coordinator
UKSEDS: Projects
myPocketQub: Payload Coordinator
Free Space Workshop
Here are details of the annual UKSEDS space workshop. If you've got any questions you can email me ouseds@nancyhine.co.uk or contact the workshop team directly. I will be there. Hopefully there will be a few other OU people too - Nancy
UKSEDS present our annual November workshop session, this year to be held at Imperial College London on the 19th Nov. This all day event will be FREE for all to attend regardless of whether you are a branch member or just curious about what people in UKSEDS get up to. We will be offering a collection of talks, demonstrations and workshops including:
- Space systems engineering workshop with Dr Jenny Kingston – how to plan and design your own space missions.
- “The Scientific Case for renewed Robotic and Human Exploration of the Moon” – a talk by Dr Ian Crawford
- Branches summit – a chance to network with colleagues and develop new project ideas.
- MBed workshop – Electronics and integrated chip programming for your projects.
- Spacecraft operations with VEGA and Dan Kent – software training and introduction.
- High Altitude Ballooning with Steve Randall – demonstration of how easy it is to run your own HAB missions.
- Zoe’s birthday – not actually part of the workshop but as we’re making Zoe work on her birthday, we probably should do something to say thanks (for the cake)
Whether you’re in an established branch looking for help or expertise with your projects, or just looking to be inspired by all the exciting things our members get up to, we’ll have something for everything. We especially want to see you if you’re interested in setting up a new branch – just be there with your friends and we’ll be on hand to help you with any and all your queries. All you’ll need is a laptop, stationary, packed lunch and plenty of ideas and enthusiasm!
To keep up to date with developments, please add yourself on our facebook event where applicable.
We must now ask you to officially book your space at the workshop.
To book please email your name to workshop@ukseds.org by Monday the 14th of November 2011.
We look forward see you all there.
Here are details of the annual UKSEDS space workshop. If you've got any questions you can email me ouseds@nancyhine.co.uk or contact the workshop team directly. I will be there. Hopefully there will be a few other OU people too - Nancy UKSEDS present our annual November workshop session, this year to be held at Imperial College London on the 19th Nov. This ...
Trips
Have you got any ideas for trips? So far we are organising a trip to Astrium in Stevenage on 4 May. There is still time to sign up for this. Let me know if you are interested.
Have you got any ideas for trips? So far we are organising a trip to Astrium in Stevenage on 4 May. There is still time to sign up for this. Let me know if you are interested.
Welcome and Introductions.
Welcome to OUSEDS on Platform. If you are interested in space please introduce yourself and say a bit about your areas of interest.
I am studying the Astronomy route on the physical science degree and this year I'm taking s382 and s383. Having been made redundant last year I had some spare time and got involved with a UKSEDS project to provide a payload for the UK's first Cubesat misssion. We have now been selected to fly (one of four out of 22 original applicants). I have now also set up the OUSEDS branch and got elected to the UKSEDS committee (with responsibility for projects). I also joined Reading Astronomical Society last year. So far I have only invested in binoculars, but I attend their meetings regularly and get to look through some of their more expensive kit.
Welcome to OUSEDS on Platform. If you are interested in space please introduce yourself and say a bit about your areas of interest. I am studying the Astronomy route on the physical science degree and this year I'm taking s382 and s383. Having been made redundant last year I had some spare time and got involved with a UKSEDS project to provide a payload for the UK's first Cubesat ...