Explore webinars: Space Technologies

The Explore: Space Technologies webinar series offers an opportunity for companies across sectors to access the latest research and expertise at five leading Scottish universities: University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, University of Glasgow, University of Strathclyde, and the University of St Andrews.

Upcoming Webinar

18 August webinar - 18 August, 2pm, with talks by:

• Professor Patrick Harkness, University of Glasgow: MachLab Rocket Test Facility
• Dr Karen Donaldson, University of Edinburgh: Soft Robotics for Hard challenges 
• Professor Duncan Robertson, University of St Andrews: Ultra-compact feedhorn antennas for cubesat microwave payloads

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Past Webinars - Recordings will be available soon!

17 June 2026 Webinar - Topics:

• Enabling Scalable and Cost‑Efficient Satellite Systems Through Antenna Innovation by Professor George Goussetis, Heriot-Watt University
• Satellite mapping of natural capital by Dr Steven Hancock, Reader in 3D environmental data capture, University of Edinburgh

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Please access more info on each webinar by following the links alongside where you will also be able to register for each webinar of interest.

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Finally, if these webinars inspire you with questions, you can explore answers with experts from across the participating Universities, by registering your challenges for our AIMday Space Technologies! Participate in this hybrid event on the 27 October 2026 by submitting your questions by Wednesday 2 September 2026!

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For webinar registration assistance or related information, please contact us on eievents@ei.ed.ac.uk