AstroSoc

Hello, we are the University of Leicester's Astronomy and Rocketry Society (AstRoSoc). We are a group of students who enjoy everything and anything related to space.

Some of the things we do are:

Observatory nights at the University observatory in Oadby, using the 20-inch telescope

Astronomy talks and activities

Rocketry and rover design projects for you to get involved in

Movie nights with space films such as Interstellar, Apollo 13 and First Man

Pub socials

Trips to the annual National Student Space Conference (NSSC)

Stargazing trips to dark sky sites

and more!

Check out our episode of BBC's The Sky at Night!

Please check out our social media and Discord for the latest information using our Linktree: AstroSoc | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

We are affiliated with the Institute of Physics (IOP) as a silver society and the UK Students for Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS).

Membership price £4

Committee 2025/26:

President: Abigail Rose Neilson

Treasurer: Juri Reidenbach

Wellbeing and Inclusion: Justin Charlesworth

Secretary: Rhiannon Warwick

Vice President: Jude Macnab

Events and Social Secretary: James Coggin

Chief Astronomer: Andrew McCorkindale

Head of Projects: Edward Smith

Assistant Head of Projects: Kristine Oppegård

National Student Space Conference Trip: 14th March midnight - 15th March midnight; King's College London; AstRoSoc's annual trip to the National Student Space Conference! This year, it will be held at King's College London. This event is ticketed - please see the description for more info.

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Student Group Main Elections 26.27

Welcome to the 26/27 Student Group Elections. Please note before nominating that manifestos are compulsory for your nomination to be eligible! There is a minimum word count of 10 and anybody without a manifesto will be disqualified. Guidance on writing a manifesto can be found below. All nominees and voters must have a 25/26 membership to the student group. If you need help deciding on which role to go for or if you are unsure on the responsibilities of the role, please check the role descriptions document below. If you have any questions, please email unionactivities@le.ac.uk

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