Welcome...

Introductions

This is the website of Steve Owens, a UK-based freelance science communicator. You can find out all about me, or have a look over my CV. I offer a range of services, including feature writing, science show and workshop development, planetarium consultation, live presentations, and much more. You can follow me on Twitter @owensonline

NEWS AND UPDATES

.DarkSkyIsland*

Excited about the developments on Sark towards getting them Dark Sky Community status

04 March 2010
.CanYouSeeTheStars?*

Between 03 and 16 March 2010, join in with GLOBE at Night, a "citizen science" programme where you measrure the light pollution in your town

03 March 2010
.Talk at Centre for Life*

Doing a talk on astrology (!) and rational thinking at the Centre for Life, Newcastle

25 February 2010
.BeyondIYA*

Just had confirmation that my contract's been extended by 12 months (part time) to deal with the legacy of IYA2009 and plan for a more permanent role!

22 February 2010
.ArthurClarkeAward*

I have been nominated for a Sir Arthur Clarke award at the UK Space Conference this year, in the Outreach Award for the Public Promotion of Space category!

08 February 2010
.siteLaunched*

Finally, this website is launched! Hopefully you will find the site useful. Feel free to send comments via the "Contact Me" link above

15 January 2010
.IYA2009Ends*

Having spent the last two years planning for and co-ordinating the International Year of Astronomy 2009 in the UK, my contract's nearing its end. With only a few more months of evaulation and write-up, I'm looking forward to my next challenge

31 December 2009