Cosmic Coffee: Health, Space and Creativity
Schedule
Tue May 05 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Space Park Leicester | Leicester, EN
About this Event
Cosmic Coffee: Health, Space & Creativity
Where space science meets health innovation and creative thinking.
Join us at Space Park Leicester for a special Cosmic Coffee exploring the connections between health, space, technology and creativity.
Cosmic Coffee is our informal community gathering that brings together researchers, innovators, industry partners and creative practitioners to share ideas and spark new collaborations over tea, coffee and cake.
This session will be our first Cosmic Coffee focused on health, highlighting projects and perspectives that sit at the intersection of space research, healthcare, technology and creative practice.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 5 May
Time: 2.00 – 3.00pm
Location: Conference Room, Space Park Leicester
What to expect
The session will feature short, informal lightning talks (around five minutes each) followed by open networking.
Speakers will share insights into projects where health and wellbeing intersect with space, technology and creative approaches.
Confirmed contributors include:
- Dr Nuala Morse – Creative Health Network
- Vinay Patel – Co-host and contributor
Interactive elements
Alongside the talks, we’ll also have:
- Space heritage displays
- Meteorites and artefacts to explore
A chance to see, touch and discuss objects connected to space research while continuing the conversation.
Who should attend?
This Cosmic Coffee is ideal for anyone interested in the intersection of health, creativity and space-enabled technologies, including:
- Researchers and academics
- Healthcare innovators
- Creative practitioners
- Technology developers
- Industry partners and start-ups
- Students and early career professionals
Whether you're working on health-related research or simply curious about how different disciplines come together, this is a relaxed space to meet others and exchange ideas.
Pitch opportunities available.
We’re looking for researchers, innovators and businesses to deliver short 2-minute pitches related to our theme.
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The European Space Agency Business Incubation Centre (ESA BIC) at Leicester is delighted to host and sponsor Cosmic Coffee, bringing the space community together at Space Park Leicester.
Tickets
Free to attend – but spaces are limited. Register now to secure your place.
Location
Space Park Leicester
92 Corporation Road
Space City
Leicester
LE4 5SP
About Cosmic Coffee
Cosmic Coffee is a regular informal networking event at Space Park Leicester designed to bring together our growing community of researchers, innovators and partners to share ideas and discover new opportunities to collaborate.
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Priority access will be given to those actively working in the space industry or looking to commercialise a space technology. Numbers are limited due to space at the venue so please do register early to avoid disappointment.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Where is it happening?
Space Park Leicester, 92 Corporation Road, Leicester, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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