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UK Astronomy founder, Ross Hockham, recognised as Milton Keynes Education Awards Finalist

21st June 2026

Ross Hockham from UK Astronomy is committed to inspiring and educating young people in STEM and does this as a volunteer, running UK Astronomy alongside his full-time job. His passion for astronomy science engagement and STEM is driven by a genuine belief that young people should have access to inspiring, high-quality science engagement.

A huge congratulations on being a finalist at this year's Milton Keynes Education Awards. Thank you for all your hard work, dedication, and commitment to education and for inspiring and enhancing the lives of the young people of Milton Keynes. We wish you the very best of luck and we hope you enjoy the evening.

See the MKEA finalists

Local firefighter honored for Astronomy work

12th April 2025

A passionate stargazer and community educator was honoured yesterday (11th April) in Manchester. Ross Hockham, founder of the Milton Keynes based charity UK Astronomy, received a Doctor of the University degree from The Open University in recognition of his outstanding public service in astronomy education and outreach....

UK Astronomy has been shortlisted for the Bucks Spark Awards

16th November 2024

Celebrating Bucks Arts, Heritage & Culture - Buckinghamshire Culture is excited to present the first ever Bucks Spark Awards created to showcase and celebrate arts, heritage and cultural achievements delivered by fantastic, hard-working organisations and voluntary groups. Uk Astronomy has been shortlisted in the Best Cultural Event category...

Young Author Aston Smith Shines on BBC Radio Northampton

21st February 2024

In an enlightening conversation with Annabel Amos on BBC Radio Northampton today, 11-year-old prodigy author Aston Smith returned to the studio to update listeners about his journey as an author...

Student's Stargazing Books are out of this World

12th December 2023

Northampton Academy is proud to support Year 7 student Aston, a published author of two astronomy books aimed at children. Aston, who lives with ADHD and Autism, wrote his first book, 'The Solar System', during lockdown when he was just eight years old...

Inspiring film produced by Milton Keynes based charity nominated for prestigious award

23rd November 2023

A short film produced by Milton Keynes based charity, UK Astronomy, has been nominated for a major award at the 'Oscars' of charity film.

'Follow Your Dreams' is a five-minute inspirational video tracing the remarkable journey of Ross Hockham, who transformed his passion for astronomy into the award-winning UK Astronomy charity....

Bucks Charity founder at Buckingham Palace today

9th May 2023

As well as being a London Firefighter, Ross Hockham has dedicated the last 9 years to running the charity UK Astronomy. He's now been recognised as a Community Champion by the King and Queen Consort...

Milton Keynes charity founder nominated 'Coronation Champion'

25th April 2023

The Founder of UK Astronomy has been recognised by Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort as part of the official Coronation celebrations in conjunction with Royal Voluntary Service...

Exciting new planetarium dome coming to Milton Keynes to bring the night sky to life

9th January 2023

A new planetarium dome is coming to Milton Keynes to educate and delight people about night skies. The dome will be inflatable and entirely portable, meaning it can be hired for schools, events and libraries...

Prime Minister recognises UK Astronomy Founder, Ross Hockham, as an outstanding individual volunteer!

4th July 2022

Ross has been running UK Astronomy tirelessly since 2014 - and now he's received praise from our very own Prime Minister in recognition of his hard work and dedication as an individual making a positive change and inspiring others in his community...

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