UK Solar Physics - UKSP

10/06/2026

UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 – Call Open

UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 Applications are now invited to the UKRI Policy Fellowships scheme, which will offer 50 fellowships that span the breadth of the UKRI remit. Fellowship opportunities will be based with a host in 1 of 27 different UK government departments, devolved governments and What Works Centres. The UKRI Policy Fellowships are designed to improve the exchange of specialist knowledge between academic institutions and policy, facilitating deeper, more enduring connections between researchers and policy makers....

UKRI Policy Fellowships 2026 Applications are now invited to the UKRI Policy Fellowships scheme, which will offer 50 fellowships that span the breadth of the UKRI remit. Fellowship opportunities wi…

09/06/2026

First Detailed MeerKAT Imaging Spectroscopy of a Solar Flare

MeerKAT imaging spectroscopy reveals multiple electron acceleration sites in a solar flare

MeerKAT imaging spectroscopy reveals multiple electron acceleration sites in a solar flare

05/06/2026

STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship opportunity to be hosted at the University of Exeter

If you would like to apply for the 2026 STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship to be hosted in the Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (GAFD) research group in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Exeter our internal sift of potential applicants is open with an application deadline of 6th July 2026. The Ernest Rutherford Fellowship scheme is intended for early career researchers who do not have a permanent academic position....

If you would like to apply for the 2026 STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship to be hosted in the Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (GAFD) research group in the Department of Mathematics and…

05/06/2026

“Croeso i ESWW2028 yng Nghymru” – “Welcome to ESWW2028 in Wales”

The European Space Weather Week (ESWW) Programme Committee, The Institute of Physics (IOP), United Kingdom Research and Innovation – Science & Technology Facilities Council – Department for Space (STFC RAL Space), and the Met Office are delighted to announce that ESWW in 2028 will be held at Venue Cymru, set on the stunning seafront of North Wales, in the UK. The conference will take place from…...

01/06/2026

Applying for an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship to be hosted at University of St Andrews – Deadline 23rd June 2026

he University of St Andrews’ Solar and Magnetospheric Theory Group invites expressions of interest in applying for the 2026 STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship with the group. We especially encourage applications from researchers with an established track record, exciting research vision and feasible plan to deliver the proposed research. The group has internationally recognised strengths in magnetospheric and solar physics topics including magnetic reconnection, MHD waves, ULF waves, solar flares,...

he University of St Andrews’ Solar and Magnetospheric Theory Group invites expressions of interest in applying for the 2026 STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship with the group. We especially encourage…

30/05/2026

ABSTRACT EXTENSION: UKSWSE IV – New Deadline Friday 12 June 2026…

Dear Colleagues (apologies if you get this more than once). The abstract-submission deadline for the upcoming UK Space Weather & Space Environment Meeting IV: Space as a Global Endeavour meeting, has been extended to Friday 12 June 2026. This year’s UKSWSE Meeting will take place 14-17 September 2026 at Northumbria University in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK; please see: for full details including other key dates....

Dear Colleagues (apologies if you get this more than once). The abstract-submission deadline for the upcoming UK Space Weather & Space Environment Meeting IV: Space as a Global Endeavour meetin…

29/05/2026

Nominations for the 2027 RAS Awards are now open

The annual awards, medals and prizes recognise significant achievement in the fields of astronomy and geophysics, encompassing different types of talent from research to education and outreach. Some are aimed at young scientists, while others recognise many years of dedicated service. More information is here:

The annual awards, medals and prizes recognise significant achievement in the fields of astronomy and geophysics, encompassing different types of talent from research to education and outreach. Som…

29/05/2026

DiRAC’s upcoming Workshop on GPU Performance Portability Training

Are you a computational researcher working within the STFC remit thinking about adapting your codes for running on GPUs? DiRAC’s upcoming Workshop on GPU Performance Portability Training in Nottingham 15-17 September could well be what you’re looking for. You can choose to attend: A 1-day essentials session, or A fully funded 3-day residential course with guided hands-on exercises and RSE support…...

Are you a computational researcher working within the STFC remit thinking about adapting your codes for running on GPUs? DiRAC’s upcoming Workshop on GPU Performance Portability Training in Notti…

29/05/2026

Heliophysics in Europe 2026 – Programme Update!

We are delighted to announce that the 3rd Heliophysics in Europe Meeting will take place at ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, from 21 to 24 September 2026. Deadline for Registration is 31 July 2026. No registration fees. Register here: Abstract deadline is 30 June 2026. Link to submit abstract: This meeting aims to strengthen and sustain the European Heliophysics Community (EHC) by bringing together researchers, mission teams, and early-career scientists to discuss major community topics, future projects, shared challenges, and opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-cutting science....

We are delighted to announce that the 3rd Heliophysics in Europe Meeting will take place at ESA ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, from 21 to 24 September 2026. Deadline for Registration is 31 July…

29/05/2026

12th ESA Announcement of Opportunity for Science Planners for IRIS – now open

ESA solicits proposals for participation in the NASA-led IRIS mission from scientists working in ESA Member States, in the role of Science Planners. The 12th Announcement of Opportunity (AO) and a Letter of Invitation by the ESA Director of Science were published on 19 May 2026 at All IRIS science planning and training can be done remotely, so there is no requirement for the successful applicants to carry out these activities in Palo Alto, California, USA....

ESA solicits proposals for participation in the NASA-led IRIS mission from scientists working in ESA Member States, in the role of Science Planners. The 12th Announcement of Opportunity (AO) and a …