{"id":890663,"date":"2026-03-09T06:15:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/?p=890663"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:44:58","slug":"schoolchildren-explore-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electronicsweekly.com\/news\/design\/stem\/schoolchildren-explore-space-2026-03\/","title":{"rendered":"Schoolchildren explore space"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>A north-east school has partnered with solar and space physics experts from Northumbria University for a project supported by a Royal Society Partnership Grant, which aims to bring academic research and STEM careers to life.<\/p><div class=\"elect-content\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-302198288\"><div id=\"x02\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('x02'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Year 7 pupils are among those from <a rel=\"image\" class=\"outlook-break-word-in-links\" title=\"http:\/\/postman.mynewsdesk.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.L55WJ9qbrdH-2Bfy6EbaC8YiQggEciHZHedFdPV6WJ4NlqtkiOgyWWWQxCgW8Pn2UihqUNSo7cjS2pYFlRJg7Nxg-3D-3DKoPb_bf4JG6rVotaFp8XsYJMcbPVKHuNo7RpJHEI2lFMu9V-2BS7oBtEnexfhIbcfoGidgEHG3JgfvP9b1EO0ZxvzCfa8H-2Fi4ub2d16-2BwBzqPT68NloqemnyMrxPqcIZOtamuRxhqFdKxlvEOqSeoDYyhu6eNN-2B-2FePALuaRi0AxyIMmfjoP8rH2gcTMKDyMqEZpE3hy6GL1BKcryueNfgPrLXsUpit7Mr-2Bf0XBEN7aHab9UadjtmI8ofEDpf5OWqTYifp25ZwAnxbrc-2BG7mIVd3tGPHxdxLbBnkS25XwewV1IEsl7EMPlnaRO7SJy24gliVF9x38e14j22GZGUOYaTGPbU8ZJFeJgLuZReC7n8wMLPbm3FfjGenhRUMRh5OtheQx0E8w8buxICnjYxUjD2CJTeDig-3D-3D\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=69aa97bf267868e9126f77dd&amp;Domain=emap.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;Base64Url=eNotkdeuo0AAQ7_oJpRQstLVKiRDC2UCAQIvKwaGFnoJw_36ZaWV_OhjWXYxz_2v47HvprmJ20OztXidUjy9D0nXHOvpmNRl8v699O33QlH0weC4QD8PaEzVL0bKNh6g-CqG5SPPQVKqkYpTOYU-H-gnqx7md2nnWxAED3LNAxG2jFcWg2e5nZBULtOHcu3ouWCR_Iu97bp3EP1B2UlX-NHv5ljuxdcU6maCoH9XF6sTnF5XgcbUsrmc_b2BK3TSDFpMskJDSdYpZZoDVWH1PPvAM6KBTUXk83PNYnEvLJenBTEpze_kKv0M8MmLVt0NuGk3cyRwSLTInuNmcUgxyOmd1B9gDy7ubuFWLDy2rB3cYzC8GEvslNSFbJrZZFUHxVFl8uRp3m-bOYCoB2yx8YpBS_dk3BZsZTkcjdfk9eUsmOO_7aiXBCwhVmN09uK0mhtN7DJw6zPODoZnWGY9w0XrpSVoTHa_IjSan7KzAlWSEgNJ7dtluNeKV5_WwFQLwIR1Gzu24Oobc8rr0pfPhBUxfaoYRokUzw7jpwKRJ0a6jPXcWCIHX4VWXE0DooaVs0rBbeF4plNw9lzgB6GAuIpoIdq1rULiVTfmqj_xrfx_11-Ms8EM&amp;@OriginalLink=postman.mynewsdesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"628fcff9-281f-4d69-aa13-54238245d5e1\" data-linkindex=\"6\">Whytrig Middle School<\/a> in Seaton Delaval who have already visited the university\u2019s <a rel=\"image\" class=\"outlook-break-word-in-links\" title=\"http:\/\/postman.mynewsdesk.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.L55WJ9qbrdH-2Bfy6EbaC8Yi-2FV2oNO8KZCDDbcZmht9wsDHIOgSY58fiXmM1eSJvY8YWV-2FPSZFPK7XhNRYlQzLMhHuN61iWVOevkmT5E-2F-2Fw1nqb8X5k7Jv9DesRcXeZ92ipMu6XVBIAar23F6XFt-2FJ8A9mo4SU7wRp0s43Z-2FEuxOnfJwdH6yucLpO2LKxON5GB0WBrKZ4MJ9KQXuqN1hGoRQtXcp15BXH68Dhp-2B0iNIsg-3Dm-jU_bf4JG6rVotaFp8XsYJMcbPVKHuNo7RpJHEI2lFMu9V-2BS7oBtEnexfhIbcfoGidgEHG3JgfvP9b1EO0ZxvzCfa8H-2Fi4ub2d16-2BwBzqPT68NloqemnyMrxPqcIZOtamuRxhqFdKxlvEOqSeoDYyhu6eNN-2B-2FePALuaRi0AxyIMmfjoP8rH2gcTMKDyMqEZpE3hy6GL1BKcryueNfgPrLXsUphZ9kD9Jx17X2VnmhMalGVu1SNikWr5FBxZ1weXLb88l3fBIALqjUxUYdep6tY4Yp-2BcQrMoGrmcRo457TtZAiTOO0ftXBhuQJDJ7XNCfdZ6iyZC-2FiXf1ch3deQeTX53ieWzYbhBBqjjRMrMMvHQEi6H4iZYRFORKV1RPUy6hSkVIVeTD2tVy6gt3KNRlILtFvA-3D-3D\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=69aa97bf267868e9126f77dd&amp;Domain=emap.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;Base64Url=eNoVkdeuo0AQRL_I18QBVlqtjMnZYOOBlxVh8GByNPjrl5XqqXWq1VWN57n_dT733TQ3SfvT7C36TDmaqp-sa871dM7qMqv-LH37eyEI8sdi2achDOmYaydKLHYgp8mVj8oTpYRU57i8GV8lKc3iBs_CZ5I03X0FEcsXJWxsEgXGGvHRMzxwL4gVz-Qgdvyovn0tG2uLA8jyGbporZo7Kx_QoQ_ZDikP2YozVkFCk59BFAtU2dsLgKGoX5KRohUAlfmADf4iNB0TPLiP3xMTQ8fHUF42ty2MT66Bfcms3qUsc3MdVhWJpziaMWMbgnmDy-CQWO382wyznmRFqAFewv0RkygdfXqdaKk5vR9_04IxVDCG3ZwoPQ-nyLCz1AvN4_yO83tDk3WqVuxFOFKKAdeJs9yircB6mhWdWuYvWVNp41WsnpCSskvE2_q9Fgl_FKqUzJJSOQkO50f8Dt4d8E7dDahpd3vcvCHTY3dOmsXf8KDk5lavsjsEqJOiHS8AOc5hPNYg72ItiV8Sl23X7aZ4dx4_atQru9umtNuDHPcyjXegWqRoZuO-IKd4eaMFp0ePY6GSBGMjOUiFbYPtpFbDhQycsnqOrCJuMflB0Ep5vqaLo35reD-2R5SjHswRE_3vK7uNdqeOTeZ3DMvd5_hS3l2XKGYo4uVmSAYHnWuRx6Dc4-v_1LAgM0zn6IbukKVL9PxGKRbF4f327dG2V-0ml0BjyjjyFdc3Q9L3HjvAQRXqIbpL1Bzu4DXTpuPXujUr6-X41aF_ofryMg%3D%3D&amp;@OriginalLink=postman.mynewsdesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"2e0140be-a771-4cc1-b029-57ab25594b6d\" data-linkindex=\"7\">Northumbria Space Technology Laboratory<\/a> (NSTL) to see first-hand where studying the subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) can lead.<\/p><div class=\"elect-test\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-769325252\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() > 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<BR>\r\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"mj-outlook-group-fix mj-column-per-100\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com\/image\/upload\/ar_16:9,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_xy_center,q_auto:good,w_1782,x_2304,y_1578\/j6ar5033ky8alyishgyvfo\" alt=\"Professor Robert Wicks from Northumbria University demonstrates an interferometer\" width=\"598\" height=\"1002\" data-outlook-id=\"c335c7a9-e41b-4e34-8a41-111f21a69d09\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\">\n<div><em>Professor Robert Wicks from Northumbria University demonstrates an interferometer \u2013 an instrument that uses two beams of light to make precise measurements \u2013 for pupils.<\/em><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"mj-outlook-group-fix mj-column-per-100\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Researchers from the Solar and Space Physics Group within Northumbria\u2019s <a rel=\"image\" class=\"outlook-break-word-in-links\" title=\"http:\/\/postman.mynewsdesk.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.L55WJ9qbrdH-2Bfy6EbaC8Yi-2FV2oNO8KZCDDbcZmht9wspO-2B2Z8KChIW-2B339NARGg2dvAql-2FB643hIDLzYHSogBgxpOCfZy1oh9DsAGPwAYRdO0dCrxE-2FfaKdd3Pwzfzd4GXEpPTSZ9fB4IbhDPYvbTA-3D-3Dh7Tj_bf4JG6rVotaFp8XsYJMcbPVKHuNo7RpJHEI2lFMu9V-2BS7oBtEnexfhIbcfoGidgEHG3JgfvP9b1EO0ZxvzCfa8H-2Fi4ub2d16-2BwBzqPT68NloqemnyMrxPqcIZOtamuRxhqFdKxlvEOqSeoDYyhu6eNN-2B-2FePALuaRi0AxyIMmfjoP8rH2gcTMKDyMqEZpE3hy6GL1BKcryueNfgPrLXsUprW-2FK8Yquhh5vJ77qf8pK5ZNRZPD80Oc7tzkVx-2FxeIjv6XaUnwCK-2F7wkR8a8jGy4U8APqzJQj6i-2BRJmv8LBkbmuU-2FRkGCs9ydUTLuc7zeJ6P0jTZlC4ReHp4tRnPmNCI5q4ajpXfSsRN-2BZV80WijkwTOqSGNER1ueenhnfVj7fGLovxqrbTp4QqKCZNM0ogeoQ-3D-3D\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=69aa97bf267868e9126f77dd&amp;Domain=emap.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;Base64Url=eNolkdmOo0AMRb-oO4QQKEZqjdjCDtWE0IGXEVtBIFDs29dPjUbygy2da_n6ltPU_TqdOjxOTdx-Nnubr2OWj_VnipvTezyl71da_5679mumqPOndb3-GHyfDJn2QYtoZ5UklkD4-qBvAY0dF5iRJMtJGjXlxK9j5xKKjoAplfoPaS8X3hE8taCzRejfRCSyzKXUZesItTsuxGLrXAlF-xmXvDwKKlyF0MtcKpOGTSE4is0su8D1QEfGqE-lg_494pHI6Ekpw3BJfOHjIpMqOb_6kyDGUNkhwFN868BzDA07TWBgarODOa8zNEWn3zd75gNy2p3D4qS0-YZKPUkRVl9ZoWjqxSjQAvnkrLhUtC2HhGJArN9ezJzQ2ZklylU8euizwHnjPm_a3R422Kd65E5xM3tb2d8yc3svitvfcyyHezmzueMQIVmTQ8GaY-9FCduu2w2qMASDRhepb5vybvdK1CmXcmdV6yya6bDPuYMKOFjP8dEN5KM3E4T9XJbXxeC4HoHOvEaOF0EZUG7KTUcdbATacr1a2Gf8aFfJJDO31h6IQaXuzAMIsD-M74olGYqe0SzAEuukmR-E82pVGvk9e_jWnHJHbrCQqvzoLTFernXM5LWwcST92jNx1T3RffT-2YoCQP28qnr1iWPVUbzznOdt2aKg4pBq4WXrh8TvmO_elCLHpnCR4-__sf0FMbjZsA%3D%3D&amp;@OriginalLink=postman.mynewsdesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"70879e40-23ab-4957-8f5b-33d6b16e76e9\" data-linkindex=\"8\">School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics<\/a> are collaborating with the middle school on the innovative project, which will allow pupils to investigate \u201c<em>How can we communicate beyond the earth<\/em>?\u201d over the next few months.<\/p><div class=\"elect-post-content-2\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"elect-518800951\"><div id=\"DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"> if ($(window).width() <= 768) { googletag.display('DFP-EW-InRead1-Mobile'); } <\/script>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Led by Whytrig teacher Preetha Lowden and <a rel=\"image\" class=\"outlook-break-word-in-links\" title=\"http:\/\/postman.mynewsdesk.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.L55WJ9qbrdH-2Bfy6EbaC8Yi-2FV2oNO8KZCDDbcZmht9wspO-2B2Z8KChIW-2B339NARGg2LpLkk8CGfJT5hPo2IjIVOGiGhxco0FZ-2F63fHH8bwYwo-3Dyead_bf4JG6rVotaFp8XsYJMcbPVKHuNo7RpJHEI2lFMu9V-2BS7oBtEnexfhIbcfoGidgEHG3JgfvP9b1EO0ZxvzCfa8H-2Fi4ub2d16-2BwBzqPT68NloqemnyMrxPqcIZOtamuRxhqFdKxlvEOqSeoDYyhu6eNN-2B-2FePALuaRi0AxyIMmfjoP8rH2gcTMKDyMqEZpE3hy6GL1BKcryueNfgPrLXsUpllHAcBfqX-2BMRkjl2e6WGYj12lhLcZbwjm5qB65TPs-2FEtbtA5pse8xEq91POk0MXNO-2FZesyjsGhJyartqOydW3HycHEwA5fzffbQugk-2BV06ybDnuTQpeaGJMzeUBtVdDC-2BD9-2FoMMoHTmMf-2B4o-2FiVzTJw81lrjylQ7nuNCHH1SK0doYUCPW3R78Uu5EhU6CZhYg-3D-3D\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=69aa97bf267868e9126f77dd&amp;Domain=emap.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;Base64Url=eNoVkdmOo0AMRb8oHZaGwEijUViLnU4TEngZsVRB2Iq1ofL1UyP5wbJ9z5Xtel3HX-fziJe1z4aPngxwX0q4tB8F7s_dci66V9H-2cbh98Yw7IcrCA9bnvK5BCdOQUTU80yVkteJM2IO-4HkpKqm5UXa16u8L2NAp7hUctTaetCU52X_ejMrzh3dtpVUE9mRUIeYsxorDsyXWR8FZoyU4kQeASDle7LjE68RmJV_c_Rpm-Ic4zUzRum5JLZX5GHsgM3Hl9toA93iOsPb5JhafV-wsuoDPFBt5QXC5qusdGDydoV-Qjln9YBJj5-3ijKJrmK8PrecK1mRKnflPYWRKPkdnmA_EG8-wqmw0mDN-u121JNROkf3owfTN8RaQupNhL5PhRQDw6u7ZbcXcz2I5fWowaE0A64qIs_RiDfp6ajzNRFNl1WcYiYb9FEVzu5zuY9dB66FgqYnRXm3tuk4KD7MpGG5rnaLNN-bXpgUUYjChTrpa75ehXGB0qFPMhsGLeM9fXpvI4ULaRaztkk2r1NAygcPSAH0_SqgN0L511a11CJmRJJrwxZ9jTAzbe8N78oal5pKe5pMOdjzMIh6D9HCJ_5_o_gd2bvEdnNDuq_LsPkqAOy3w5Q4uavhg79dpPsm6PVdVNM6qejfaPwDJTLKcQ%3D%3D&amp;@OriginalLink=postman.mynewsdesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"4bf70de9-70da-438a-8556-c882b8aa3454\" data-linkindex=\"9\">Royal Society University Research Fellow Dr Luca Franci<\/a> from Northumbria University, the project gives pupils the opportunity to explore how satellites communicate using laser technology \u2013 an advancement set to replace traditional radio communications in space. More than 80 11-year-olds kicked off the project recently by exploring laser communications and miniature satellites known as CubeSats in a lab setting.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,t_limit_1000\/maksnxk9esw5guv93hjc4q\" alt=\"Dr Luca Franci from Northumbria University explains how to build 3D models of CubeSat satellites.\" width=\"540\" height=\"680\" data-outlook-id=\"8c5c5435-6462-4cce-8e72-9c07aa10ffc3\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>Dr Luca Franci from Northumbria University explains how to build 3D models of CubeSat satellites.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Around the size of a shoe box, the <a rel=\"image\" class=\"outlook-break-word-in-links\" title=\"http:\/\/postman.mynewsdesk.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.L55WJ9qbrdH-2Bfy6EbaC8Yi-2FV2oNO8KZCDDbcZmht9wt-2BDfGkFU-2FpQ-2BRF-2F9rR0V3BZHaL-2FYIH-2FLdS4-2BNUlr0aejIs6DNby8B6-2BnNYUnrp5o0-3Dnln9_bf4JG6rVotaFp8XsYJMcbPVKHuNo7RpJHEI2lFMu9V-2BS7oBtEnexfhIbcfoGidgEHG3JgfvP9b1EO0ZxvzCfa8H-2Fi4ub2d16-2BwBzqPT68NloqemnyMrxPqcIZOtamuRxhqFdKxlvEOqSeoDYyhu6eNN-2B-2FePALuaRi0AxyIMmfjoP8rH2gcTMKDyMqEZpE3hy6GL1BKcryueNfgPrLXsUptyQOGmjV9iwmJI5nklr0fCYjbRmYkew6ZgPlebWp2PXrOHI7gMg2rdvHIjWB9m1HHo9LapQKNeZtLX3dWE8RajZsas8TMNrU9g-2FaZ9wW2f-2B4t2bVI6Qty7yDfo1rs70m2qQUAM-2FFxTXTLmxDONA3LL4s15P0am-2BFNU-2F7SHntNZYWEd4wKqFhzMKEApV8z-2B-2BvA-3D-3D\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=69aa97bf267868e9126f77dd&amp;Domain=emap.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;Base64Url=eNodUd3OokAMfSI_ARVhk81GBOR3QFQUbjbDv8gwMAwCPv2Om_Si7elpT04rSrtf63WHB4pg-4OWNp-GLB9ePylG62ZYp80zff0Zu_b3yHH8j7Pb3S25T0hmrASlWEQtgUcpeq4EPRQw8CQ7PqpqksaoovJE2YxanF76jeHdmVWBzjKZBFy4UWIDOqyKTLZKd7LLluHg1hAO5rU5iCpIFkkRWbMF0a0l3Q5zq43aNq38Nym21kkkIaZQ76THEFlumvihbYwA74POMjRTaHR3lENGv-yxQrU2n4vKTNICn55ZqRmnjVUWb19OeM3j4vn9ORZQ-ip5bsdEyPjv4Un59P5VlECD-xy1i0tmv0_N2KMQjcFc9Xpmz81b8_pLjtVoqUYxB4AR2ZrcPzgjDJ7cYV5MFxU19iViCGV6dW11cXst7rRNtYgnh1fslCxjDorSJ85juHV0OXsnVIfyc0KWuWtfzJTiGNVJgKJXPolx6Td5cu8E_0E8w9yXbimQ7G2Y9V2REW8YWHZgd7ZBHlPnscnumhTAOh7gIF1dQG5yyQTCWJ7uQsHUbqmQhKZ4pst-UQvMk2HPIaE_3w4um9Pn6-PqoFn1wGHjONuB3_kcRIyng-9f9xejpSCO7lq2nexerz6urR26UPr8N0J5H9jXWPwD9o7KuA%3D%3D&amp;@OriginalLink=postman.mynewsdesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"43d9cf81-7658-4882-82bc-930381d93d36\" data-linkindex=\"10\">CubeSats<\/a> contain high-speed laser communications systems capable of transmitting data 1,000-times faster than it is currently possible to do through radio frequencies, while orbiting the earth. Satellite communications are used for maintaining key services such as telecommunications, navigation and weather forecasting systems across the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Franci, who leads observing campaigns as part of the European Space Agency (ESA) and Nasa\u2019s Solar Orbiter Mission which studies the Sun and its influence on the solar system, explained: \u201cThis first visit was one of many opportunities to work together over the coming months and it was great to see the young people really engaged in a range of practical activities, including a demonstration of the principles of laser communications, which work by blinking light a billion times per second.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe combined equipment demonstrations with careers talks, spending time in real laboratory environments and solving 3D puzzles, bringing classroom learning to life and showcasing the breadth of STEM career opportunities available. The visit also provided a fantastic opportunity for PhD and postdoctoral researchers at Northumbria to develop outreach skills by working with small groups of young people and would not have been possible without their support, as well as input from many other talented colleagues from the Solar and Space Physics Research Group.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"image\" class=\"outlook-break-word-in-links\" title=\"http:\/\/postman.mynewsdesk.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.L55WJ9qbrdH-2Bfy6EbaC8YrlirY48AhrxVgQW9bgvqoLyboFFmzeFUDWmsHm0yJVjHVZNloGvCv-2BI06J8UC8FWg-3D-3D94bX_bf4JG6rVotaFp8XsYJMcbPVKHuNo7RpJHEI2lFMu9V-2BS7oBtEnexfhIbcfoGidgEHG3JgfvP9b1EO0ZxvzCfa8H-2Fi4ub2d16-2BwBzqPT68NloqemnyMrxPqcIZOtamuRxhqFdKxlvEOqSeoDYyhu6eNN-2B-2FePALuaRi0AxyIMmfjoP8rH2gcTMKDyMqEZpE3hy6GL1BKcryueNfgPrLXsUpjR1oFO3mS-2Fs8Hp7YAbQ9qp8b29UfyAJx4V0MCHanYsP03FK106zcS0ILY9ZELkpkVWPngHvXnUSGmC-2Fix-2FzVpOnp0dQYODUXYqL7h8WpITLmVWhal-2Bj8bHSZdDT2i9b4Ee5GoLyMEx-2B75v-2ByY-2Fs6SSpRyLSysKUOCzitMPIcHv0X8JyB3cH7Eswi-2FfJ6bWJXg-3D-3D\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=69aa97bf267868e9126f77dd&amp;Domain=emap.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;Base64Url=eNotkdnOokAQhZ_oV1SEZpLJRNkaBEGR9WZCsytLs0r79NMmk1Tqqs6Xr3LKacK_tlvcjVMTt5uGtNl7TLPxtUm6ZluP26SuktefGbe_Z4bZbYzj0deFHg0p_Nmfc8LJKBZBONTVELLgVA6rV9x8ARVL3xkEdYrSfDLFlfxmhA1DdO8Jvehad-oiLhSgMZwOXBEofvFzkOgILAr-opzVVW7wuilWMAjGUDcTZHsXOF87_o51KGv7WjFnwaMIh-_Ok9xma15qKMk7tUoLGaoHvcgXW0A72WKidfmIeQyoslKxM9qnO44m3-dPbz84QHX6rGmJOax2n2iRNcXNfF_LXkkva73IVu9knRSScuay65UGKSazT8Yc3yvmtBLNbPJnZ4MB7ovkYV4kYvZyhOVDSTjV2J0vyUDm7JoX9mAEo4uf912nWIfGoZwRQMyHJ3QTegzQXnBzctJX1mNMEcZtONrMQbnsGO6TOIxmhEIkGy_88ny7LeAStK6jNuL3q5Wuj4etFjPpLbQkNwh7gy-Bj7WH0Xh-GddU_AkQdKJUeuwrAbFydlRpSaZMw2f--O2DhF8nznHwnRgOGS-uJX6qybS1BC5MAHRyPiSQl8d3RQ9znUO-Hvyv7h8r88KG&amp;@OriginalLink=postman.mynewsdesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"24e3f759-b4b9-442c-8d63-15a9a8cf6240\" data-linkindex=\"11\">Royal Society Partnership Grants<\/a>\u00a0scheme funds UK schools and colleges to work in partnership with STEM professionals from academia or industry to run investigative STEM projects. The scheme aims to provide opportunities for students to develop key skills including research, problem-solving and data-handling abilities, while demonstrating the range of STEM careers available and fostering long-term working relationships between educational institutions and STEM professionals.<\/p>\n<p>Lead teacher on the project from Whytrig Middle School, Mrs Lowden, said: \u201cThis Royal Society Partnership Grant gives our pupils an incredible opportunity to work alongside world-class researchers and experience real space science in action. The project has already brought their learning to life in ways that simply aren&#8217;t possible in a traditional classroom setting. It&#8217;s opened their eyes to the exciting career possibilities in STEM, and many are now asking questions about becoming engineers, physicists and space scientists of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mnd-assets.mynewsdesk.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,t_limit_1000\/0cum5h1m15re38ntujkocd\" alt=\"Image\" width=\"540\" data-outlook-id=\"26013513-4398-44ba-87b1-6500df620bac\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Dr Jeffersson Andres Agudelo Rueda at Northumbria University uses models and a laser torch to demonstrate how CubeSat satellites work.<\/p>\n<p>Northumbria is home to the <a rel=\"image\" class=\"outlook-break-word-in-links\" title=\"http:\/\/postman.mynewsdesk.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.L55WJ9qbrdH-2Bfy6EbaC8Yi-2FV2oNO8KZCDDbcZmht9wtd9erOZBSQkwoL9CmIXqYeNDurhDTHqskWQ2PXU5kQZPAkaBTIav30VEP0Z49nMX2FLbqtNzMK2LyJasWT0vAQN0zs_bf4JG6rVotaFp8XsYJMcbPVKHuNo7RpJHEI2lFMu9V-2BS7oBtEnexfhIbcfoGidgEHG3JgfvP9b1EO0ZxvzCfa8H-2Fi4ub2d16-2BwBzqPT68NloqemnyMrxPqcIZOtamuRxhqFdKxlvEOqSeoDYyhu6eNN-2B-2FePALuaRi0AxyIMmfjoP8rH2gcTMKDyMqEZpE3hy6GL1BKcryueNfgPrLXsUpg37hqemHtuam7JpJHWTxo2S8l-2BrBuYE1DuKWkucvSINgun386ns7LgYmOGDLW7A2eGG0x0PR-2BblW-2FLRN5FFx-2Ftk858AdSLk6EO4nDTu72Wz0waGAWpaPZ8brTTTK-2BjNeLr0mdHM7ayPhO-2BoaXszOkG72bNzr2FEIB2GIRQTPd93-2FuZLmei49YE45xHoUZx9UA-3D-3D\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=69aa97bf267868e9126f77dd&amp;Domain=emap.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;Base64Url=eNoNj9muokAURb9IxUIZOrnpgMxjqSjCS6eYvQzFVAp8fVdyHk5OstbZu5rn_s_h0ONpblG3b9cu_05ZPtX7FLeHZjqkzTut_5K--yEMc9w753NoiUMyZsYOyMXKqQm6CNF7B7QnwJ4v2PFFUZI0bqtZ_M6ZmI9-LN-v9Rc74qU1X0OUewoZKyUwhqkOrwC-Huf6GkOpRnJgog_LPFXIxCexc19Ac5Jh9jbXBs5qoSkMmI909Zht-pcUJ0vnxieekdYLrymy3DSBT9sgHuZvvWWoJmg0l4hPmvPOY3lWu3wpKjNJC6y_s1I1dNYqiw8Uk6PqM_Hy2S4FEmgt7X0iCciOHCW_8jbAgBO8Bg95263uuMAhNWN_Ri25LdWgZfbSfFR_uOdYidaKcLnnUZBqcig5BN3ejLSsptsWvxgKowHKNHBtZXUHNe5Vtlo53TnKdjquJPeKEo7Oa3r0JctX9KExE9TyFq0TBgsGd6Gh6lEmkXpUiB3WJP3cTa8kHStw3cQ7ZdT6uuKEvARyXWcWBt4okDQhjePcvLOmLXSba-EsSNndqTnVP3VKQHgQbswX6VLYIxgLyRgEgU3JXy93RqbNDJdHK6x8esLoNW1-rfMg8bYRaKopA928XQOYiSyVk9hp8_dJjNTTeTHwI17Eh7RjFTr_AXASzaU%3D&amp;@OriginalLink=postman.mynewsdesk.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-outlook-id=\"6e290f7a-60e8-4398-ab5d-61e4fc045f77\" data-linkindex=\"12\">North East Space Skills and Technology Centre<\/a> (NESST), a cutting-edge facility under construction in the heart of the University\u2019s Newcastle city campus. 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