By Michael Crawforth MInstP, Business Development Manager at Rolls-Royce SMR

Join us for an insightful evening of exploring the long arc of nuclear technology; from the US Army Nuclear Power Programme, and its design challenges and lessons, `to the modern 'nuclear renaissance' of SMRs and what they could mean for the future of the UK’s energy system.

 ☕ Free tea & coffee (with biscuits) from 18:30 in the LJ foyer.

🔗 Register here to help gauge attendance beforehand.

By Miss Hannah Vincent, Staffordshire University

"This talk explores how fundamental physical principles help investigators uncover hidden evidence and reconstruct crime scenes. From calculating bullet trajectories with mechanics to analysing blood spatter patterns using fluid dynamics, physics offers powerful tools in the forensic toolkit."

Please register attendance here: https://www.iop.org/events/charged-evidence-physics-behind-forensic-science 

Drinking Social & Board/Card Games (EXPLODING KITTENS!!!)

Come join us for an evening of drinking and games on the top floor of the KPA!

We will be playing Jackbox Games like Quiplash, Exploding Kittens, Cards Against Humanity, Keele Risk, and more!

Movie Night Collaboration with STEM Society. 

In collaboration with the STEM Society, SPARK is co-hosting a movie night. 

Both Hidden Figures and October Sky will be shown back-to-back. 

Do consider joining (if you are a member of either society), as this will be a great opportunity to meet like-minded people from another society at a fun and relaxing social event. 

Evening stargazing at Keele Observatory. 

After dark, we target the Moon and Saturn through the 151-year-old 31cm Grubb refractor telescope. 

Child-friendly activities will be run alongside the observing queue. 

Observation is weather-dependent. 

Debate Night Collaboration with Debate Society. 

In collaboration with the Debate Society, SPARK is co-hosting a casual debate night on the various themes of "Living in Space". 

Topics of discussion may include: Space Tourism, AI and Robotics, Purpose of Habitation on Other Planets, Public versus Private Sector Influence in Space Industry, and Moon versus Mars Colonisation. 

🌌 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us on October 4th to celebrate this year’s theme, “Living in Space.” 🚀✨

We’re incredibly proud of how the day turned out and grateful to everyone who helped make it possible — from our speakers and committee to all those who came along to share their curiosity and passion for space. 🌠

First impressions are important… so why not absolutely destroy your lecturers at Mario Kart? 🎮💥

Come to the ultimate Student vs Staff Super Mario Party and Mario Kart showdown and make your mark — not with an essay, but with a well-timed banana peel and a brutal bonus star steal. 

There’ll be free food, drinks, and a once-in-a-semester chance to crush the academic egos grading your future. 🍕🥤👀

Come for the chaos. Stay for the snacks. Leave with bragging rights.

Crack clues, explore campus, and win pizza. What's not to love? 🧠🔍 

Follow a trail of physics-themed riddles and brainteasers that will guide you through Keele’s beautiful campus. 

Whether you're here to win eternal glory, make new friends, or just avoid getting lost on your way to lectures, this is the perfect way to get to know Keele and kick off the semester with good vibes and geeky fun. 🤓

The winning team will get TWO large Domino’s pizzas of their choice! 👑🍕

Observe the partial solar eclipse (safely!) through Keele Observatory's various solar telescopes and the 151-year-old 12-inch Grubb refractor. 🌞🔭

Forecast: ⛅