Registration and abstract submission are NOW OPEN for BPSC2026
We are excited to announce that the British Planetary Science Conference will be hosted by the University of St Andrews, from 9-11th June 2026. BPSC2026 will cover the wide range of our community’s interests including meteorites, sample return missions, Mars, the Moon and more. We want BPSC2026 to bring together planetary scientists from across disciplines and institutions to promote a collegiate and supportive space to discuss and present new ideas and results. The main conference will be held in the Medical Sciences Building, on the North Haugh Campus, at the University of St...
Read MoreCall for Articles! ANALOG SPACE MISSIONS
The Astrosociology Research Institute is pleased to announce a Call for our next issue of the Astrosociological Insights Forum – one of only two publications dedicated to astrosociological topics and the development of astrosociology as an academic field. Our Forum’s Fall 2026 Issue will focus on: “ANALOG SPACE MISSIONS” Part 2 Check out Part 1 here! This issue will explore your experiences, discussions, and opinions on the social sciences, humanities, and arts (core elements of astrosociology) and their relevancy to analog space missions. Why is astrosociology a...
Read More19th UK Planetary Forum Early Careers Meeting
The UKPF ECM is designed to bring together early career researchers from across the UK for a day of networking and knowledge sharing. This event provides a supportive environment for early career scientists to present their research to peers and receive constructive feedback, offering valuable preparation for larger, international conferences. Presentations will include both talks and posters, showcasing the diversity of work taking place in planetary science. We welcome contributions from all aspects of planetary science, including but not limited to: planetary surfaces, interiors,...
Read MoreASB10 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 MoreWinner Announced: UKCA’s Essay Competition
The UKCA Harding Essay Competition presents this year’s theme: ICE, ICE, MAYBE? Life in the Cold Universe The UK Centre for Astrobiology at the University of Edinburgh is pleased to announce that Ruby Allen-Brown is this year’s winner! Read her essay below: Astrobiology’s Blind Spot: Does Starless Necessarily Mean Lifeless? Traditionally, the habitable zone was a pivotal tool astrobiologists used to determine an exoplanet’s habitability: a conditional region encircling a star in which the temperature allows for liquid water to exist long-term on a planet’s surface. Accordingly,...
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 Parkinson, 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.
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