STEM Under the Stars
Schedule
Mon Feb 23 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Sherwood Observatory | Sutton-in-Ashfield, EN
About this Event
This is a free event designed exclusively for participants in the Ashfield STEM Boost Programme and local STEM professionals. Using the observatory’s specialist facilities, the evening treats astronomy as a live case study for how science, technology, engineering and maths intersect in practice.
Complimentary drinks and light refreshments will be available throughout the event.
Commissioned by Ashfield District Council, this event forms part of the Ashfield STEM Boost programme, supporting those who play a direct role in skills development, careers guidance and local STEM progression.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Arrival, Refreshments & Introductions
Info: - Registration
- Meet fellow STEM educators, professionals and programme participants
- Complimentary refreshments
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:20 PM
Programme Introduction
Info: Brief welcome from The Three’s Club, outlining the purpose of the evening and Introduction to the Ashfield STEM Boost Programme by Felicia Tchen
🕑: 05:20 PM - 05:50 PM
“Saving the Dark” Talk
Info: An immersive planetarium show presented by Chris Spencer
🕑: 05:50 PM - 06:00 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Planetarium Show
Info: Planetarium session led by Steve Wallace
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:00 PM
Networking & Closing Remarks
Info: Final networking opportunity and event wrap-up
Where is it happening?
Sherwood Observatory, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
