Stories

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.

Please note that we are making updates to our ticketing system across 18–20 January 2026, meaning that online ticket purchasing is unavailable during this period.

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.