Join Dr Paul Bate, CEO of the UK Space Agency, to discuss the UK's vision for space and associated career opportunities within the space sector. Paul will share personal insights into his career and connections to Manchester and the University of Manchester.

This event offers opportunities to discuss, debate, and learn about the opportunities offered by the UK Space Agency and its industrial partners. All members of the University of Manchester community are welcome; students and early-career researchers are particularly encouraged to attend.

Dr Paul Bate

Dr Paul Bate has been CEO of the UK Space Agency since September 2021. He leads a team of over 300 to boost UK prosperity, understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space.

Prior to space, Paul ran global sales at Babylon Health, which floated on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021, and built a consultancy business.

Paul was David Cameron’s senior health adviser in Downing Street and led on health targets and finances in Tony Blair’s Delivery Unit. Paul holds a PhD in Particle Physics.

UK Space Agency

The UK Space Agency’s Chief Executive leads a team of more than 300 who provide technical advice on the government’s space strategy and guide the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision.

The UK Space Agency designs and delivers programmes that implement the government’s strategy, including as a sponsor of national capabilities and an early-stage investor in space research and development. They promote the UK space sector’s interests and achievements, make connections to join up industry and academia, and represent the UK in international space programmes.

This event is for University of Manchester staff and students only.

Fireside Chat and Q&A with Paul Bate