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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 to do with 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 InterstellarAlien, and Contact
  • Pub socials
  • Board game socials at ReRoll Board Game Cafe
  • Trips to the annual National Student Space Conference (NSSC)
  • 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).

  

 

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Membership price £3

Committee 2024/25:

President: Max Harvie
Treasurer: Abigail Rose Neilson
Wellbeing and Inclusion: Justin Charlesworth
Secretary: Emily Stedall
Vice President: Mohammed Siddiqui
Events and Social Secretary: Rowan Walsh
Chief Astronomer: Andrew McCorkindale
Head of Projects: Edward Smith
Assisstant Head of Projects: Rhiannon Warwick

Stargazing Trip
15th March 3pm - 16th March noon
Join AstRoSoc for a night under the stars in the Peak District! We will be staying for one night at a youth hostel in Edale.
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Student Group Elections 25.26

Welcome to the 25/26 Student Group Elections. It is a privilege to represent your university student group and be in a position to make a difference in your society and enhance the student experience. If you feel passionate about your club/society and want to apply for this opportunity do not miss the chance to put your name forward and become part of the 25/26 committee cohort.

906 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Thursday 6 March 2025 (in 12 days)

The polls open at 09:00 on Friday 14 March 2025 (in 2 weeks and 6 days)

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NSSC 2019
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Updated Wed 02 Sep 2020
Rocketry!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
Observatory nights!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
Socials!
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
NSSC 2020
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Updated Thu 03 Sep 2020
 

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