"The Universe is a pretty big place. If it's just us, seems like an awful waste of space"

Carl Sagan, American astronomer and planetary scientist

About us

The Astrobiology Society of Britain is a learned society for people interested in the relationship between life and its cosmic environment. This covers a vast diversity of topics and research methodologies, encompassing observational astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, geological expeditions and laboratory-based microbiology and prebiotic chemistry.

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Upcoming Events & Conferences

31 May – 2 April 2025: These meetings showcase the dynamic research on any topic related to exoplanetary sciences that takes place in the United Kingdom, and foster discussion. All theoretical and observational aspects are welcome at UKEXOM! More information here.

17 – 18 June 2025: ASB10 This year’s theme, ‘Planets and Life,’ will explore a wide range of topics within astrobiology, from the origins of life to the search for habitable environments beyond Earth. Registration and abstract submission will open in March 2025. More information here.

26 – 29 June 2025: The Astrobiology Graduates in Europe (AbGradE) with OoLEN (Origin of Life Early Career Network) is organising a meeting for students and early career scientists called FALCON (Frontiers in Astrobiology and origins of Life Conference) in Reykjavik, Iceland. More information here.

1 – 5 July 2025: The second Biennial European Astrobiology Conference (BEACON) will take place at the Harpa Conference Centre in Reykjavik, Iceland. More information here.


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