Interstellar Engineers

Interstellar Engineers

Join astronaut Dan Tani and doctor and broadcaster Kevin Fong as they share how engineering launched their careers into space, medicine and beyond!

Hear how they have used engineering to power innovations in space exploration and medicine in extreme environments.

Dan has spent over 130 days in space, carrying out multiple space walks and space science experiments.

Kevin is an intensive care doctor who also serves as a prehospital doctor on board an Air Ambulance. He’s presented numerous TV and radio shows on space exploration and extreme medicine.

Date: Friday, July 19, 2024

Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00PM

Location: UCL Bloomsbury Campus, UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, WC1H 0AL

Age: 7+

First Come, First Served

Please note, places for this event are on a First Come, First Served basis on the day of the event. Although we do ask you to kindly register your interest for space purposes. Thank you.

This event is part of the a week-long festival showcasing how engineers are continuing to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.

Please book your along with this event!

Visit UCL from 15-20 July 2024 for a week-long festival showcasing how engineers are continuing to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing humanity!

To see the week-long festival programme, visit our website www.ucl.ac.uk/festival-of-engineering.

Register for the Festival now and follow us @uclengineering on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for the latest updates and to be the first to hear about popular talks, workshops and shows.

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Access

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London, United Kingdom