03.02.2005
What’s
it like to live on board an international space station?
How does it feel to travel through space?
What do you need for an expedition to Mars?
As part of National Science Week (11-21 March) local school pupils of all ages and members of the general public can have their questions about space answered by Russian cosmonauts, and hear about space travellers’ adventures, at special lectures at the University of Brighton on Tuesday, 15 March at 10am and Downlands Community School, Hassocks on Monday, 14 March at 12.20pm and 7pm.
The speaker will be Alexander Martynov, Head of Foreign Relations at the Russian Space and Technology station in Korolev.
Booking is via SETPOINT Sussex - 01273 644178, fax: 01273 642520, email:
Tickets for the lecture are at a subsidised cost of £1 per person.
Booking forms can be downloaded from: www.setpointsussex.org.uk/events/calendar/cosmonauts.htm
This event is expected to be popular so early booking is advised.
For further information:
Contact SETPOINT Sussex on 01273 644178, fax: 01273 642520, email:
It is the focus for teachers, business and industry to obtain information about resources, schemes and initiatives in these subjects.
The target is to offer every young person in each key stage (KSI-KS4) the opportunity to participate in an appropriate science, technology, engineering or mathematics activity linking schools to industry.
SETPOINT Sussex provides:
- A one-stop shop for information on STEM resources schemes and initiatives
- A calendar of events in and around Sussex
- Database of providers of STEM activities
- Information about careers and education
- Valuable resources for teachers, parents and students
- Links for more information
Contact: Marketing and Communications, University of Brighton, 01273 643022
