'Our World From Space' Training Academy
Date: 3 - 4th July
10am-5pm
Location: National Space Centre, Leicester
Our World From Space leverages current learning and connections from two previous ASDC programmes, Destination Space and Operation Earth, to celebrate, engage and inspire audiences with UK Earth observation science, innovation and skills. The programme is majority funded by the UK Space Agency, in partnership with Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), part of UK Research and Innovation.
ASDC has been developing new content and resources with an expert team from National Centre for Earth Observation, Dynamic Earth, National Space Centre and Science Oxford.
We're delighted to invite you to the training academy where you will be introduced to the key themes of the programme and a range of new fun and engaging activities and resources to take back to your organisation and incorporate into the delivery of this programme.
What to expect
An in-depth, 2-day national training academy for science engagement practitioners from science and discovery centres and museums across the UK taking part in Our World From Space programme, providing inspiration, information, skills and networking opportunities.
Content will include:
- Keynotes and Q&As with experts from space and environment research organisations
- Live demonstrations of new hands-on kit and resources
- Screening of NSC Creative 'We are Guardians' Planetarium Show
- Networking opportunities to enjoy and learn from each other's challenges and inspiring practice
ASDC will be reimbursing travel and accommodation for up to two members of staff per organisation (please let us know if your costs are more than £280 per person).
Please register for this event by 12 pm on Thursday 15th June 2023 to allow for catering numbers to be finalised and final preparations.
We are very much looking forward to seeing you there.
National Space Centre
Accommodation
The National Space Centre is located a little out of the city centre, either a 30 minute walk or a 10 minute taxi. The hotels suggested below are located in the city centre, near the train station. ASDC will be helping coordinate shared taxis to the National Space Centre each morning for delegates.
Premier Inn city centre
Address: St. Georges Tower, 1A St. Georges Way, LeicesterLE1 1AA
Sat Nav Directions: LE1 1SH
What 3 Words: ///cages.icon.corner
Website: Premier Inn Leicester
Tel: 0333 003 7695
There is limited chargeable onsite parking available at this hotel. Guests must park in Premier Inn marked bays and pay on arrival the payment machine is located in the car park on the -2 level and payment is charged at £5 per 24hrs.
Ramada Encore
Address: 84-90 Charles Street Leicester LE1 1GE
Website: www.ramada-encore.com
Tel: 0116 3660150
The new Ramada Encore Leicester is a superb stylish city centre hotel within easy walking distance to the train station and centre. This striking, contemporary hotel has spacious modern bedrooms with everything you need when visiting for business.
Car Park: NCP car park 100 metres walk away, discounted from £17.50 to £8 per 24hrs per car.
Distance from NSC: 2.8 miles
Distance from Train station: 0.25 mile (Leicester)
Distance from Motorway: 5 miles
Distance from City Centre: 0.25 mile
Belmont House Hotel
Address: De Montfort Street, Leicester, LE1 7GR
Website: www.belmonthotel.co.uk
Tel: 0116 2544773
The Belmont Hotel is an independently owned and family run hotel situated within walking distance to Leicester City Centre.
Car Park: Yes, 70 complimentary spaces
Distance from NSC: 3 miles
Distance from Train Station: 0 miles (Leicester)
Distance from Motorway: 4 miles
Distance from City Centre: 0.5 miles
Ibis Hotel
Address: St. George's Way, Constitution Hill, Leicester, LE1 1PL
Tel: 0116 2487200
Distance from NSC: 2.5 miles