Category: Seminar

AbGradE’25 Symposium in Lisbon (20th October): Registration deadline coming up!

Our signature event right before EANA 2025 (20th of October in Lisbon, Portugal) is just over 1 month away! That means that the deadline for registration is very soon, specifically this coming Sunday, 21st of September!

If you plan to attend, please remember to complete the registration form and pay the registration fee (20€) by midnight on Sunday (details are sent upon completion of the form).

We’ll soon be releasing the programme, which includes a special talk by ESA, so keep an eye on our event page.

We look forward to seeing you in beautiful Lisbon!

FALCON: Registration deadline soon!!!

Our co-organised FALCON event (26th to 29th of June on Iceland) is only 1 month away! That means that the deadline for registration is very soon, specifically 31st of May (next week)!

If you are planning to come, do not hesitate! Registration to our event can be done by the following link: FALCON registration form

The same deadline (31st of May) applies to the travel grant applications which are still OPEN. Grants are expected to be approximately €200 – 400 (final amount may vary). Our grants are not tied to EAI membership, so you are eligible to apply even if your University is not a member of the EAI. Please send your grant application of no more than 250 words as an attachment (PDF or Word document) to abgrade@eana-net.eu. Please title the email ‘FALCON Travel Grant’ and the attachment ‘Surname_Firstname_FALCON’.

Please include the following:
1. Funds available to you via your lab group/University
2. Your nationality/background
3. Distance you will travel to Iceland
4. Confirm whether you want to do a talk or poster (or neither, i.e. simply attending)

For more information please visit our event page https://abgrade.eu/falcon2025/ or send us a message via email at abgrade@eana-net.eu

We are looking forward to meeting you on Iceland!!!

Applications open: SPACE INDUSTRY WORKSHOP in Riga (Latvia)


Are you a student or academic interested in space science and industry collaboration? Join the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) hosted by Riga Technical University, in partnership with Aalto University and Stockholm University.

📅 In-person workshop: August 18–22, 2025 (Riga, Latvia)
💻 Virtual follow-up: 3 days post-workshop
🎯 Collaborate with space scientists, startups, and industry leaders on real mission design proposals
🎓 Earn 3 ECTS · No participation fees · Erasmus+ mobility funding available

📝 Deadline to apply: May 31, 2025
👉 Apply here

Harding Essay Competition 2025

Are you a UK university student passionate about writing, science, and questioning humanity? The UK Centre for Astrobiology (UKCA) is now accepting entries for its 2025 Harding Essay Competition! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your perspective, get featured on the UKCA website, and win prizes.

🎓 Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in UK universities.

📅 Submission deadline: 31st July 2025

📩 Submit your essay to: UKCA-info@ed.ac.uk. Topics can span culture, science, society, engineering, and more — whatever sparks your voice. Visit: www.astrobiology.ac.uk/opportunities/competitions

Update on FALCON: Frontiers in Astrobiology & Origins of Life Conference

Our co-organised FALCON event (26th to 29th of June on Iceland) is only 3 months away!

Registration to our event can be done by the following link until May 31st: FALCON registration form

We want to remind you that the abstract submission deadline of March 31st is approaching soon. For more information, refer to this link: FALCON website

Travel grant applications are now open. Grants are expected to be approximately €200 – 400 (final amount may vary). Our grants are not tied to EAI membership, so you are eligible to apply even if your University is not a member of the EAI. Please send your grant application of no more than 250 words as an attachment (PDF or Word document) to abgrade@eana-net.eu. Please title the email ‘FALCON Travel Grant’ and the attachment ‘Surname_Firstname_FALCON’.

Please include the following:
1. Funds available to you via your lab group/University
2. Your nationality/background
3. Distance you will travel to Iceland
4. Confirm whether you want to do a talk or poster (or neither, i.e. simply attending)

    The deadline for travel grants is May 31st, the same day as our registration deadline. However, we will award grants on a rolling basis from next week.

    Furthermore, event organised accommodation booking deadline has been extended to April 15th, and managed through the BEACON registration platform at the following link, which is also used for the processing of all associated payments of our event: Accomodation registration (through BEACON)

    We want to remind you that on those premises, accommodation will likely still be possible for the same dates but at different rates.

    For more information please visit our event page https://abgrade.eu/falcon2025/ or send us a message via email at abgrade@eana-net.eu

    We are looking forward to meeting you on Iceland!!!

    3rd OHP International Summer School (23-27th June 2025; Observatoire de Haute Provence, France)

    Institut Origines is pleased to announce the 3rd OHP International Summer School. This exceptional event invites you to explore the frontiers of life through an interdisciplinary approach!

    Program highlights: Lectures and round-table discussions featuring renowned experts in prebiotic chemistry, microbiology, exobiology, planetology, astrophysics, philosophy, and law. These sessions will be moderated by an award-winning science journalist, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the fundamental questions surrounding the origin and evolution of life.

    Don’t miss this chance to discover the latest research and connect with scientists from around the world in a unique setting!

    Pre-register via this link: https://institut-origines.univ-amu.fr/fr/formation/ecoles-ete

    Speakers: Chantal Abergel, Mélanie Baroni, James Bradley, Jean-Michel Claverie, Magali Deleuil, Simon Duval, David Ehrenreich, Gaël Erauso, Vincent Hue, Frédéric Laurie, Dominique Leglu, Martina Preiner, Pascal Taranto, Nicolas Thouveny, and more…

    Poster credit: Sarah Anderson

    Summer School “Traces of Early Life” (3-13 June 2025 in Stirling, Scotland)

    Are you passionate about the origins of life and the search for extraterrestrial life? Join the European Astrobiology Institute’s “Traces of Early Life” Summer School, held from 3rd to 13th June 2025, at the picturesque Stirling University in Scotland. Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of Loch Ness, Ullapool, and Durness, this unique programme offers an immersive opportunity to explore the evolution of early Earth, the origins of life, and cutting-edge methods for detecting ancient lifeforms. Engage with world-leading researchers through lectures, hands-on practical exercises, and a 5-day field excursion to geologically fascinating sites.

    The school will include

    • 4 days of lectures
    • excursion to stromatolite sites and other geologically interesting locations a the stunningly beautiful North Coast of Scotland
    • practical exercises
    • poster sessions

    Whether you’re a graduate student, early-career scientist, or senior researcher, this summer school provides an exciting platform to expand your knowledge and network with experts in the field. Apply now for an unforgettable experience in one of the world’s most beautiful regions!

    See details >>here<<

    Application deadline is 1st of March 2025!

    Third IAGC International Conference on Water-Rock Interaction & Applied Isotope Geochemistry (16-21 June 2025)

    📅 When: 16-21 June 2025
    📍 Where: Cagliari, Sardinia
    ❗ Registration Deadline: 31 December 2024

    Get ready for an exciting gathering of global experts and researchers at the Third IAGC International Conference on Water-Rock Interaction (WRI-18) and Applied Isotope Geochemistry (AIG-15). It’s a chance to explore the latest breakthroughs, share ideas, and connect with a worldwide community.

    Why attend?
    🔹 Network with experts — Build connections and spark collaborations.
    🔹 Showcase research — Present your work and explore opportunities for publication.
    🔹 Experience Sardinia — A stunning backdrop of beaches, mountains, and rich cultural heritage.

    While you’re there, take time to soak in Sardinia’s natural beauty, explore its ancient ruins, and experience its vibrant local traditions.

    Check out the event details >>here<< and register online!

    Online public outreach event: ‘Exoplanets and the Ariel Mission – Searching for signatures of life on strange worlds’ on October 31st

    The Centre for Planetary Sciences at UCL/Birkbeck is delighted to announce the next event in their free ‘Adventures in Planetary Science’ public engagement series ‘Exoplanets and the Ariel Mission – Searching for signatures of life on strange worlds’, taking place on Thursday 31st October, from 5:30pm GMT. This will be a virtual event held online with Zoom.

    It is estimated that our own Milky Way Galaxy is home to at least 100 billion planets and, with over 5700 detected over the past few decades, these strange new worlds orbiting other stars have become an important and fascinating area of scientific study.  Join to hear from exoplanet and astrobiology experts about how we explore these alien planets and what they could reveal about the search for life beyond Earth. Since it’s Halloween, they’ll be sharing some details of the many “horrifyingly inhospitable” exoplanets discovered so far!  You can also dive a little deeper into the bewitching world of exoplanets by putting your questions to the panel during the Q&A following the talks.

    The event will feature talks from Professor Giovanna Tinetti (UCL, Head of Astrophysics Group and Ariel Mission Science Lead), Dr Andrew Rushby (Birkbeck, Lecturer in Astrobiology and co-host of the ExoCast podcast), Alex Thompson (UCL, PhD researcher in exoplanets and founder of the Orbyts STAR programme) and Dr Gordon Yip (UCL, post doctoral researcher in exoplanets and machine learning techniques, Lead of the Ariel Data Challenge). Dr Catherine Regan (West Virginia University, post-doctoral researcher in planetary science and recent winner of the IoP Jocelyn Bell Burnell medal for exceptional early-career contributions to physics by a female physicist) will be the host for the evening.

    Don’t miss out! Register for your free tickets on Eventbrite now:  https://CPS-exoplanets.eventbrite.co.uk

    For further information about the event please see the event webpage.