ASB10 Conference 2025: A Success!
The Astrobiology Society of Britain’s 10th conference, ASB10, was a great success! Held at the University of St Andrews from 17–18 June 2025, with optional excursions on the 19th, the event brought together astrobiologists from across the UK and around the world. Under the theme “Planets and Life”, delegates shared research spanning prebiotic chemistry, planetary exploration, biosignatures, and the search for habitable environments beyond Earth. Talks, posters, and lively discussions made for a vibrant and engaging programme, with fantastic contributions from early-career and established...
Read MoreEnter Now: UKCA’s Essay Competition
The UKCA Harding Essay Competition presents this year’s theme:ICE, ICE, MAYBE?Life in the Cold Universe DEADLINE: 31st July To enter, you must be 18 or over and enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a UK university. Previous winners excluded. Email your essay of up to 1,500 words from you …ac.uk email address to UKCA-info@ed.ac.uk using the subject line: “Essay Submission [your name]”. Submissions will be reviewed by Dr Julie Castillo-Rogez from NASA’s JPL alongside scientists in Edinburgh with broad expertise across the themes in astrobiology....
Read MoreThe Tartan Tardigrade Podcast
Listen to the podcast brought to you by the UK Centre for Astrobiology – the Tartan Tardigrade. The Tartan Tardigrade is a podcast, hosted by our Membership & Website Officer – Mia Belle Frothingham, where she interviews astrobiologists and other scientists from around the world who visit the University of Edinburgh. The chats are about their research and interest in astrobiology, their careers, and what they think about life beyond Earth. Available on Media Hopper, Apple podcasts, and Spotify.
Read MoreRegister Now! ASB10 Conference 2025: Planets and Life
To those joining us, please refer to these resources: -Conference book -Programme Now announcing ASB10, which will take place at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. 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. DATES: 17-18th June 2025, with optional excursions available on the 19th June. WHERE: University of St Andrews, Scotland. REGISTRATION Registration for ASB10 is now open! Please follow this link to register. The...
Read MoreCelebrating Women in Planetary Geology: From Orkney & Iceland to Mars
Join us for a fascinating discussion chaired by Dr Catriona McAra (University of Aberdeen) between artist Ilana Halperin and our chair, Dr Claire Cousins (University of St Andrews). This event spotlighted the vital contributions of women to planetary geology. Ilana and Claire shared insights from their recent field trips to Orkney and Iceland, where they sought local geological ‘kin’ to creatively interpret the rock formations of distant Mars. It was a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of art and science in understanding our planetary neighbours!
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