Who Are SwanSEDS?
We are Swansea University's Rocketry and Space Engineering team! We are a branch of the national organisation UKSEDS - the UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space.
SwanSEDS aim to provide true practical engineering opportunities through teaching and learning experiences, engaging in national & international rocketry & space competitions, various practical workshops, industry networking, and much more!
As a part of the UKSEDS community (https://ukseds.org/ignition/), SwanSEDS also aim to, not only assist students in connecting with and preparing for careers within the UK space sector, but also maintain a diverse and creative environment. All are welcome!
SwanSEDS is open to any and all students who have an interest in space, not just the aerospace or engineering students! We thrive on a diverse range of skillsets within our members, and we encourage anyone who is interested in space to come check us out no matter your degree! Associate memberships are also available for alumni or other non-student supporters.
If you'd like to gain some experience in rocketry, engineering, media creation, outreach activities, finance, or buiness relations, we have something for everyone!
Whether you're preparing for a future career in the space sector, want to stretch your creative skills, or simply indulge in some of the coolest hobbies around in your free time, come and check us out!
Main Activities We Offer
We primarily take part in various rocketry launch events and competitions - we're one of the highest performing UK university rocketry teams, taking home 1st place at the largest UK launch competition, Mach-X, two years in a row. Check out some pictures of our past projects:
Here's an overview of what else we get up to:
- Building and launching your own rockets!
- Introductory lectures in practical rocketry skills & engineering
- Industry & employability talks, seminars, and symposiums
- Skills workshops (CAD, simulations, electronics, workshop skills)
- A yearly trip to the national student space conference!
- National competitions
- Electronics-based space skills competitions such as rovers or satellites
- Developing our own liquid-fueled rocket engines!
- Helping develop rocketry & space skills in local schools and communities with our Outreach team
- Regular social events, including inter-society socials and non-alcoholic events!
How To Get Involved?
If you'd like to get involved, please join our discord server (https://discord.gg/pZeBhgh3M9) where you'll gain immediate access to the public area. Our discord is our main community hub. It's how we communicate with our members, amongst project teams, and track activities. So please start by joining us on there with the link on our society page and say hi!
Your first two sessions are completely free! This is to allow for a no-obligation peek into society, before the need to purchase a membership. If you're unsure about rocketry, we strongly encourage that you attend these sessions
From the design and building, to the actual launching, to the tight-knit community you'll meet at networking and launch events, it cannot be understated how incredibly rewarding rocketry truly is!
Society membership also affords you free access and membership to UKSEDS network, where you can take advantage of the vast resources and networking opportunities they provide.