Cutting straight to the point — because you’re not here for clever calendar puns — here is a list of all the events we have coming up in the UK and Ireland in 2015 and 2016.
Happy planning!
This generic stock photo’s days are numbered.
- I’m a Scientist (UK): 9th–20th November, 7th–18th March, 13th–24th June
- I’m a Scientist (Ireland): 9th–20th November
- I’m an Engineer (UK): 9th–20th November, 7th–18th March, 13th–24th June
- I’m an Engineer (Ireland): 9th–20th November, 1st–12th February
- I’m an Astronaut (UK): 5th–16th October, 7th–18th December, 7th–18th March, 13th–24th June — Due to the popularity of this event, places are severely limited. We may not be able to give every school a place.
- I’m an Astronaut CHRISTMAS LECTURES Zone: Throughout January
…keep reading for full details, where to register, and a — super-duper handy — chronologically ordered list.
I’m an Events Calendar: 2015/16
October 2015
I’m an Astronaut: Round 1
Round 1 of the I’m an Astronaut, Get me out of here competition; the Training Zone.
Dates running: 5th–16th October
Teacher info and registration: imanastronaut.uk/teachers
Registration for round 1 is now closed, but teachers can register their interest in future rounds at the link above.
Join the Astro Support Team and help answer questions: If your work relates to the Principia Mission, and you would like to take part as part of the Astro Support Team, see: imanastronaut.uk/astro-support-team
November 2015
I’m a Scientist (UK)
- Ageing Zone
- Heart Zone
- Extreme Pressure Zone
- Spectroscopy Zone
- General Science Zones for Secondary Schools
- General Science Zone for Primary Schools
Dates running: 9th–20th November
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 20th September
Scientist info and application: imascientist.org.uk/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 27th September
I’m a Scientist (Ireland)
- Drug Synthesis Zone
- Food Science Zone
- Nanotechnology Zone
- General Science Zone for Primary Schools
Dates running: 9th–20th November
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.ie/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 20th September
Scientist info and application: imascientist.ie/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 27th September
I’m an Engineer (UK)
- Energy Zone
- Production Zone
Dates running: 9th–20th November
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 20th September
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.org.uk/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 27th September
I’m an Engineer (Ireland)
- General Engineering Zone
Dates running: 9th–20th November
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.ie/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 20th September
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.ie/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 27th September
December 2015
I’m an Astronaut: Round 2
Round 2 of the I’m an Astronaut, Get me out of here competition; the Launch Zone.
Dates running: 7th–18th December
Teacher info and registration: imanastronaut.uk/teachers
Registration deadline: 18th October
Join the Astro Support Team and help answer questions: If your work relates to the Principia Mission, and you would like to take part as part of the Astro Support Team, see: imanastronaut.uk/astro-support-team
January 2016
I’m an Astronaut CHRISTMAS LECTURES Zone
I’m an Astronaut, Get me out of here is giving EVERYONE the chance to ASK about the science, technology, maths, and engineering behind the 2015 CHRISTMAS LECTURES: How to survive in space!
From the broadcast of the lectures over the festive period to the end of January 2016, we will have a varied host of experts, including 2015 CHRISTMAS LECTURES presenter, Kevin Fong, online to answer questions and take part in live chats.
Dates running: Throughout January
Teacher info and registration: xmaslectures.imanastronaut.uk/teachers
February 2016
I’m an Engineer (Ireland)
Zones TBA
Dates running: 1st–12th February
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.ie/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 6th December
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.ie/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 13th December
March 2015
I’m a Scientist (UK)
Zones TBA
Dates running: 7th–18th March
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 24th January
Scientist info and application: imascientist.org.uk/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 24th January
I’m an Engineer (UK)
Zones TBA
Dates running: 7th–18th March
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 24th January
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.org.uk/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 24th January
I’m an Astronaut: Round 3
Round 3 of the I’m an Astronaut, Get me out of here competition; the Orbit Zone.
Dates running: 7th–18th March
Teacher info and registration: imanastronaut.uk/teachers
Registration deadline: 24th January
Join the Astro Support Team and help answer questions: If your work relates to the Principia Mission, and you would like to take part as part of the Astro Support Team, see: imanastronaut.uk/astro-support-team
June 2015
I’m a Scientist (UK)
Zones TBA
Dates running: 13th–24th June
Teacher info and registration: imascientist.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 24th April
Scientist info and application: imascientist.org.uk/scientists
Scientist application deadline: 24th April
I’m an Engineer (UK)
Zones TBA
Dates running: 13th–24th June
Teacher info and registration: imanengineer.org.uk/teachers
Teacher registration deadline: 24th April
Engineer info and application: imanengineer.org.uk/engineers
Engineer application deadline: 24th April
I’m an Astronaut: Round 4
The final round of the I’m an Astronaut, Get me out of here competition; the Touchdown Zone.
Dates running: 13th–24th June
Teacher info and registration: imanastronaut.uk/teachers
Registration deadline: 24th April
Join the Astro Support Team and help answer questions: If your work relates to the Principia Mission, and you would like to take part as part of the Astro Support Team, see: imanastronaut.uk/astro-support-team