No.4 HAMILTON PLACE
National Aerospace Library 
A reminder that applications to the Royal Aeronautical Society Centennial Scholarship scheme close on 31 May 2012. The fund is open to those seeking suppport for tuition fees in subjects relating to aerospace and aviation and to people and organisations running national STEM and aerospace programmes to encourage young people into the field.
Careers
Corporate Partner
Careers in Aerospace LIVE 2012 – Exhibitor Packages
Calling recruiters! Exhibitor registration for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s 2012 event is now open offering your organisation a unique opportunity to be part of the only UK careers fair dedicated to the aerospace and aviation sector.This year’s event will take place on Friday 9 November at the Society’s headquarters, No.4 Hamilton Place.
Events
In Orbit Lecture, ESA Astronaut Paolo Nespoli, 28 April 2012
Join us for the ‘In orbit’ Lecture from ESA astronaut Paolo Nespoli (free to attend). A Royal Aeronautical Society Careers & Space Group public lecture, Saturday, 28 April 2012. 14.00 for a 14.30 start. Venue: No.4 Hamilton Place, London, W1J 7BQ. We are very pleased to welcome ESA astronaut and Italian citizen Paolo Nespoli to the Royal Aeronautical Society for a special lecture as part of the Mission X educational programme. Paolo will provide an overview of his career – focusing on the highlights of his astronaut training, and long duration mission to the International Space Station. The talk will be aimed at both adults and children and will make a great family afternoon out as well as appeal to space professionals. There is no charge to attend, however due to limited place numbers please do register in advance by contacting careers@aerosociety.com or call 020 7670 4325/6.
Events
The National Engineering & Construction Recruitment Exhibition
27th and 28th April at the NEC Birmingham – Meet with a wide-range of major employers at the exhibition who will be seeking new staff for engineering and construction roles in the UK. Assystem, Eaton Aerospace, and Goodrich will be among an extensive range of employers at what promises to be the largest engineering and construction recruitment event in the UK for several years.
Cool Aeronautics – Double Feature!
March has been a busy month for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s key stage 2 aerospace outreach day ‘Cool Aeronautics’. The 16th saw Cool Aeronautics visit Swansea’s Waterfront Museum for a day of activities including a talk from the Aerospace Speakers’ Travel Grant winner Bethan Kenward. Bethan, a University of Swansea aerospace engineering student, talked about [...]
Accreditation
Centennial Scholarships 2012
Applications are now open for the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Centennial Scholarship awards 2012. Now in its ninth year, Centennial Scholarship Fund was launched in celebration of one hundred years of flight and to look forward to the next generation of aerospace pioneers and experts in the 21st Century.
Events
Ballantyne 2012 gets sporty
The Royal Aeronautical Society’s annual Ballantyne event for secondary schools will take place on Wednesday 25 April at our London Headquarters. With the London Olympic and Paralympic Games only a few months away, this year is the perfect opportunity to look at the close links between aerospace and sport!
Cool Aeronautics travels to Wales…
March sees two Cool Aeronautics events, including our first in Wales. The Cool Aeronautics event, aimed at 8-10 year olds will be in Swansea on the 16th of March and in London on the 23rd or March. Schools from the surrounding areas will be attending to see speakers such as RAF and British Airways pilots, [...]
Corporate Partner
Inaugural RAeS Young Person’s Lecture 2011
On 28 November, the inaugural Young Persons’ Lecture Evening and Awards Reception took place at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s headquarters in London. Organised by and for young people, the event comprised lectures on aerodynamics given by two young people and the presentation of the Society’s Centennial Scholarships and Young Persons Medals and Awards.
News feed
Aerospace Speakers’ Travel Grants
An updated list of deadlines for this year’s Aerospace Speakers’ Travel Grants has now been published on the careers section of the Society’s website.
Publications
Career Flightpath Magazine, Issue 2 out now!
Issue two of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s free Career Flightpath magazine is out now offering a wide range of features on career pathways in aerospace, aviation, space and defence, interviews with professionals, technology news, professional development advice and more.
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Young avgeeks! Sign up for Aerochallenge 2012
Are you under 30? Studying an aerospace-related subject, or just started a career in aviation? Could you answer questions on topics such as Space Flight, Airport Operations or the Red Arrows? Then you could shine at the next AeroChallenge, 24 February at the Royal Aeronautical Society, the fun test of aeronautical knowledge and skills for young people.
