Stories

This June, Jodrell Bank hosts an inspiring day of panels, lectures and workshops in celebration of revered local writer Alan Garner. Read more about each event here and book tickets today!

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited us in January to mark the occasion of Jodrell Bank Observatory being awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status in 2019.

The University of Manchester has appointed Professor Tim O’Brien as the new Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement.

As of Friday, 12 September 2025, Professor Teresa Anderson MBE will be stepping down as Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement and transitioning into a new advisory role.

On Tuesday 15 July, Jodrell Bank was thrilled to welcome astronaut reserve John McFall for an inspiring day of school sessions, talks, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lovell Telescope… 

From show-stopping live music to fascinating talks and workshops, Jodrell Bank kicked off the summer with a sizzling Solstice weekend!

The Lovell Telescope collects radio waves – a kind of light which is invisible to us. But how does it all work?

This month, we marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the careers, inspirations, and contributions of just some of the incredible women working across Jodrell Bank and the SKA Observatories.

The 7-16 March marks British Science Week, and to celebrate the occasion, we were delighted to welcome White Rose Education to Jodrell Bank!

Jodrell Bank is known for its cutting-edge science, but it’s also a ‘spiritual home’ for musicians, too! We were thrilled to host Doves and their fans for an exclusive Dome Show listening party for their new album, Constellations for the Lonely.

The achievements of The University of Manchester and Jodrell Bank’s Director, Teresa Anderson has been celebrated through a giant piece of natural art in the grounds of Whitby Abbey.