# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a great day at the 2026 FAS Convention!About this EventAncient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEMJoin us at the Cardiff University for an exciting event covering a wide range of topics.Explore the history of astronomy, current challenges, and future possibilities. Engage with leading experts in the field and fellow enthusiasts.Whether you're a seasoned astronomer or just starting your journey into the stars, this convention promises to inspire and educate.Doors will open at 9 am, with the programme running from 10am to 5pm.To keep costs down, we are asking you to bring your own lunch. We will provide hot and cold drinks, and biscuits.NB the exact room we are will be holding the convention in is still to be determined. We will update the location nearer the time. It will either be in the Queens building or Trevithick building. These are right next door to each other.If you are a member of a FAS Society you can buy tickets at a reduce rate. Enter your promo code as sent to Societies at the top of the next window to reveal these tickets. Please note the FAS cannot issue the code directly to people as we are unable to verify if you are a member of a given society.Please do not purchase the FAS society tickets for people who aren't members.Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.Gold SponsorFirst Light Optics are the Gold Sponsor for the convention.“We are the UK’s largest supplier of astronomy equipment to amateur astronomers and professional/academic institutions.Seventeen colleagues work from our warehouse, workshop and manufacturing facility in Exeter and remotely from homes across the UK.As a specialist supplier, we provide reliable advice based on experience. We also design and develop astronomy products and manufacture several of them in-house.” https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9a7d3f30-6fb1-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w1109-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Silver SponsorThe British Astronomical AssociationSupporting amateur astronomers since 1890https://britastro.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9ad8ccb0-6fb1-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w987-h740-dc020106-gmir.jpg Silver SponsornPAE Precision Astro EngineeringAn exciting line up of astronomy equipment for both the discerning visual observer and astro imager.Our products are specifically engineered to enhance your observing experience and save you time at the telescope.https://www.npae.net/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9b14c440-6fb1-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w1200-h442-dc2f4647-gmir.jpg Bronze SponsorThe UK Radio Astronomy AssociationThe UK Radio Astronomy Association (UKRAA) promotes the science of radio astronomy and all branches of radio astronomical research by designing, manufacturing and selling radio astronomy equipment for amateur astronomers.https://ukraa.com/ExhibitorsSociety for the History of Astronomy https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9e46a340-6fb1-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w742-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg AWR technologyIf you are interested in becoming a sponsor, exhibitor or advertiser, contact Jerry Stone at meetings@fedastro.org.ukSpeakers IncludeMore speaker info coming soon. Times TBCWelcome Host: Clare Lauwerys, FAS PresidentInfo: Welcome / Safety Notices/The ProgrammeUsing astronomy to engage students in STEMHost: Prof. Paul Roche FRASInfo: Chair of Astronomy Education at Cardiff University An astronomer who specialises in outreach and education, working with schools to develop astronomy and space-themed STEM education resources and programmes. His current research interests are in asteroids and comets, but he has previously worked on hot stars, black holes and neutron stars.Space Junk - The danger of orbital collisionsHost: Prof. Mike Lockwood FRSInfo: Professor of Space Environment Physics at the University of Reading and President of the Royal Astronomical Society from May 2024. His research interests include variations in the magnetic fields of the Sun, interplanetary space, and the Earth and in general solar influence on global and regional climate. Measuring Solar System Orbits for YourselfHost: Dr Jane Clark Info: Jane was given a good telescope twenty years ago, shortly after completing a part-time MBA. She quickly discovered that astronomy is much more fun than business administration. She has freely borrowed form her training and experience as an engineering physicist to look for ways to "push out the envelope" of what amateur astronomers can do for themselves. She has written books on mapping the solar system, imaging the solar system, photographing galaxies from light-polluted skies, and is now engaged in a quest with her friend David Bennett to measure distances to nearby stars.A Waste of SpaceHost: Dr Jenifer Millard Info: Dr Jenifer Millard (MPhys 2016, PhD 2021), known as “Dr. Jen”, is a science communicator specialising in astronomy. Her work as the writer and host of the popular "Awesome Astronomy” podcast and talent for sharing her passion has rocketed her career into TV and radio. As the Managing Editor of the "Sky Guide" App at Fifth Star Labs, she helps people explore the wonders of the night sky. She is also a science presenter for BBC1 Wales' "Weatherman Walking" series, and frequently appears on TV and radio, explaining the latest advances in astronomy and space exploration, as featured on BBC's AI Decoded. In addition to her media work, Dr. Jen actively participates in practical astronomy. She co-organises Astrocamp, a bi-annual star party where amateur astronomers gather to observe the cosmos and participate in various activities.The Antikythera MechanismHost: Prof. Mike Edmunds MA PhD FRASInfo: Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics. Former Head of the School of Physics & Astronomy. Chair of the Antikythera Mechanism Research Project - an international collaboration that investigates the extraordinary Greek calculator which, although well over 2,000 years old, can predict predict astronomical positions and events. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cardiff/ancient-tech-modern-challenges-and-the-future-of-stem/100001982501668859 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, workshops, parties, art, literary-art, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Cardiff University - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cardiff - **state**: WA - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Cardiff University - **lat**: 51.4876561 - **long**: -3.179115 - **full address**: Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/69e9e7ca398dc39ef76bee779dc593ad92c7ca19e6cfd1920266450520376e80-rimg-w1200-h819-dc133060-gmir.jpg?v=1771340989 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM being held? - **A:** Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM? - **A:** Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM is organized by Federation of Astronomical Societies. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ancient Tech, Modern Challenges, and the Future of STEM is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cardiff, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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