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Space workshop out of this world
26 June 2025
Year 10 students attended a SpaceConnectsUs Workshop on Thursday, 26 June, with an astronomer and physics student.
Alan Fitzsimmons, astronomer at Queen’s University Belfast and a leading expert on near-Earth objects and planetary defence, discussed space and asteroid-related topics.
Julia Bringewald, a physics student at RWTH Aachen University with a strong interest in space science, presented her recent work on solar flare prediction using machine learning. She also shared her personal path into research, offering an encouraging perspective for students considering a scientific route.
