SatSchool, the Earth Observation outreach initiative, has achieved international recognition after its educational materials were adopted by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) for the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS) Youth Hub. This global platform aims to inspire the next generation of climate scientists and Earth Observation experts.
Founded by SENSE PhD students, SatSchool develops free learning resources to teach school pupils about Earth Observation and its vital role in monitoring our planet. The inclusion of these materials on the CEOS Youth Hub places this student-led work on a global stage, making the resources accessible to a worldwide audience of young learners.
The collaboration began after Patrick Gibson, the Earth Observation Climate Lead at UKSA, saw a presentation by the SatSchool team at a SENSE event. Impressed by the quality of the outreach, UKSA initiated discussions to feature the materials as part of their CEOS chairmanship activities. In an email sharing the news, Beth Greenaway from the UK Space Agency celebrated the launch, noting that the students’ ‘work has real impact globally now!’
Leam Howe, current chair of the SatSchool team, commented on the achievement:
“We are absolutely thrilled to see the workshops and resources we’ve developed being shared on such a prestigious international platform. This journey started with an opportunity to present our work within the SENSE community, which directly led to this fantastic collaboration. It showcases the incredible value of student-led projects and the supportive environment within our training programme.”
This achievement underscores the quality and real-world impact of the work being done by SENSE students, demonstrating how their passion for outreach can lead to global opportunities.
Get Involved with SatSchool
Building on this momentum, the SatSchool team is looking for new members to join their mission. The upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 26th November 2025 (13:00 GMT, online) is the perfect opportunity to learn more. A variety of committee and member roles are available to suit all skill sets and schedules.
Students interested in joining can register for the AGM here.
To be kept in the loop and receive the quarterly newsletter, you can join the SatSchool mailing list.
Find Out More
The CEOS Youth Hub: https://ceos.org/youth/
SatSchool’s Website: https://satschool-outreach.github.io/