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CAREERS NEWSLETTER
This newsletter is a collation of all the opportunities we have heard about from employers and universities. Please use the links included to read more information and apply to anything you are interested in. Links are underlined.
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World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. The United Nations General Assembly declared in 1999 that World Space Week will be held each year from October 4th-10th. These dates highlight two historical events: October 4, 1957: Launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, opening the way for space exploration October 10, 1967: The signing of the Treaty governing the Activites in the Exploring and Peaceful Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and other Planets. With technologies like wireless power transfer and space-based solar power, Matteo Madi, Managing Director of Sirin Orbital Systems, believes the next leap in clean energy will come from space. Read the interview here. Want to know what it is like to work in the Space industry? Check out the ‘UK Space 101’ introduction from Space Careers here. Ever wondered what chemical engineers do and how they tackle global challenges like energy and sustainability? In this short, online session, you'll explore the real-world impact of chemical engineering and even get hands-on by designing a bioethanol production plant. Hosted by Uni of Sheffield, join now to see if Chemical Engineering is the right course for you. Are you member of a book club? Then reading and discussing for a sci-fi or space themed book, short story or parts of books are a great idea! Check out this list of the Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy books. “The Schools’ Aerospace Careers Programme Charity exists to support all young people and educational establishments across the UK with up-to-date careers advice in respect of engineering based industries, especially aerospace, and aviation.” Find out more here. If you have any questions or need support, please email lizzie.hedderson@stchris.co.uk
Career of the Week Astrobiologist One of the main questions in space exploration is whether there is life in space. Astrobiologists try to determine what is required for life, where these conditions may be found in space and what the signs of life we could detect may be. They will design experiments on Earth to simulate conditions we may expect in space.
Labour Market Fact In May to July 2025, the number of people aged 16+ in employment was 34.24 million, and the employment rate for people aged 16-64 was 75.2%. The employment rate has increased over the last year. Source