Space Policy and Law Course 2018 Bursary Competition

Friday, July 13th, 2018

This year we are offering a bursary to one post-graduate student for our annual 3-day Space Policy and Law Course. The course runs from 15-17 October 2018, in Russell Square, London, from 9.30 to 17.00. More information about the course, including a programme, is here. The bursary is competitive, and the successful student will attend the course without paying the usual fees. Who should apply? We are looking for an MPhil or PhD student working on a topic related to the space sector, public international law or another area of study that aligns with the content of the course.The successful applicant will have good communications skills, and will be able to show a demonstrable benefit to be derived from attending the course. What will the student do? The successful applicant will attend all three days, and operate the audio recorder for all sessions. She or he will also write a short record of the follow-up question & answer sessions and the case studies. We will give guidance on how this can best be done. The summary will be incorporated in our internal report, which will be sent to the course attendees. We will give credit for the student’s contribution, and post a notice online about the winning applicant, with a brief bio. How to apply Please submit a sample of a report of any length that you have written about a topic or event you have attended.  Please also include a cover letter explaining what the course will add to your current study or research. As a final step in the selection process we will get in touch with your academic supervisor about the offer of the bursary. The closing date is 1 September 2018. When will we announce the award? 14 September 2018. Any questions? Please contact Ray at Events@space-institute.org.

Space Policy & Law Course CPD

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018

15 – 17 October 2018, London.
Space Policy & Law explored through lectures, discussions and interactive case-studies.

• The space environment and space technology
• Orbits, their characteristics and management
• Spectrum management
• The law governing space activities: principles & sources of space law, including conventions and treaties, national laws and policies
• Peaceful use of space, military activities & arms control
• Sovereignty
• Space security, debris
• Property rights, commercial activity
• Risk, liability and insurance
• Law relating to specific applications: telecommunications and broadcasting, remote sensing, scientific experiment and exploration, the ISS and other manned activities
• Space policy regime and the institutions that implement it
• Current and future developments

  View the full programme.

LECTURERS

The course will be taught by ISPL Faculty, Advisors and other experts.

• Professor Richard Crowther    –    Chief Engineer, UK Space Agency; ISPL Adviser
• Professor Jean-Jacques Dordain    –    CNES; former Director-General, ESA; ISPL Adviser
• Nick Hughes    –    Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan; ISPL Faculty
• Yvon Henri    –    OneWeb; Former Chief, ITU Space Services Department
• Professor Sa’id Mosteshar    –    Barrister; ISPL Director
• Air Commodore (Ret’d) Mark Roberts    –    International Defence & Security, Adkins
• Professor Alan Smith    –    Director, UCL Space Domain; Mullard Space Science Laboratory
• Neil Stevens    –    Space Insurance Expert; ISPL Faculty
• Colin Thomson    –    Director, Regulatory Engineering, Access Partnership
• Professor Nick Veck    –    Special Advisor to CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Previous knowledge of law or policy is not required. 

The Course is particularly appropriate for those working in the space sector who wish to increase their knowledge of the current legal and policy framework, in order to take full advantage of the available opportunities and to create new ones.

• Policy-makers in government and international bodies
• IGO and space agency team members concerned with national and international activities in space
• Lawyers and jurists whose practice brings them into contact with space law through legal evidence
  from satellites, contractual matters or international commerce
• Satellite manufacturing or operation team members seeking an understanding of legal issues
  relating to design, manufacture or provision of space products and services
• Managers and team leaders of space operations who wish to better understand the legal and policy issues they encounter, and to be able to plan more proactively
• Insurers, bankers and executives who need to evaluate legal aspects of risk and liability
• Academics and post-graduate students in law, business or technology who are actively researching in the field
• Others involved in decision-making relating to space activity

            Undergraduates: please register for one of our other courses or lectures.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPD)

The course qualifies for CPD for Solicitors and for Barristers in England and Wales.

Other professionals: please contact your respective professional bodies about whether the course will qualify for CPD.

Participants may access the IALS Law Library during the week of the course. Those considering a post-graduate degree will be able to informally discuss their interest with the Director.

FEES

£ 950    –  Full-time employees of EU governments

£ 950    –  Academics employed full-time by accredited universities            

£ 1,250 – All others  

Full-time post-graduate students actively engaged in research in the field may also qualify for the discounted rate.                                                                  

                    No VAT is payable.   Please note:  we cannot accept credit cards at this time.  

WHAT IS INCLUDED

This is an interactive lecture and discussion-based course, and is therefore limited in size.  There will be case studies to reinforce the information provided in the course.

There is no required reading before the course.  We send an optional reading list for those who wish to prepare prior to the course, or to follow-up afterwards. 

Slides presented by lecturers will be sent following the course, along with a record of the question and answer discussion sessions and case studies.  

Refreshments will be provided during morning and afternoon breaks, as well as a light sandwich lunch.  Café Lex is also open on-site from 0830 – 1530.

Participants may request access the IALS Law Library during the week of the course.

WiFi is available throughout the course.   

We do not provide or arrange accommodation, but our events team will do their best to advise you if you have questions.  We will provide a letter upon request, confirming your place on the course for visa purposes.

HOW TO BOOK

The course is very limited in size.  Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations are requested by email, with the following information required:

• Full name and preferred title
• Employment affiliation and work email address (especially for those requesting discounted fees)
• Whether you are requesting a full or discounted fee

We will send an invoice with details of payment, cancellation, refund and other terms. 

Upon receipt of payment, we will confirm your place on the course.

 

For more information contact:  Events@space-institute.org