UoP launches CPD course to address skills gap in space sector

Hugh Lewis, Professor of Astronautics at the University of Southampton, said: “It is a real honor to be able to work with our colleagues in the South Central region to support the career development of space professionals and guide them through the complex process and ever-evolving landscape of space and space data .

“This data is essential to understanding our planet and the health of the satellites that perform essential functions for our communities. We can build on over 60 years of education and training across space programs and short courses offered by the University of Southampton to ensure this new training program delivers the skills you need in an effective and enjoyable way.”

Keith Ryden, Professor of Aerospace Engineering (Environment and Space Protection), said: “Surrey Space Centre, based at the University of Surrey in Guildford, is delighted to be joining this new UKSA-funded initiative to meet the growing industry demand for more We can’t look forward to contributing to this exciting work, leveraging our strengths in remote sensing data analysis, on-board data processing and space data security, as well as working closely with colleagues at the Universities of Portsmouth and Southampton. initiative.”

The course is funded by the British Space Agency Training Programs Fund.

Professor Anu Ojha OBE, Director of International Affairs, ESA, Education, Communications and Parliamentary Engagement, UK Space Agency, said: “We are delighted to be funding the University of Portsmouth program entitled ‘Securing the future of space: space software and data/artificial intelligence ” through the Training Programs Fund.

“Through this fund, we have made over £2.1 million available to catalyze new and innovative training programs to address the key skills gaps facing the UK space sector. The UK Space Agency plays a key role in providing a skilled, diverse and sustainable workforce for the UK space sector now and in the future. This new training program is key to achieving our aim and will directly address the short and medium term skills needs in the space sector that are currently not being met.