Exploring Mars

Guest Speaker

Thursday, 26th March 2026 (19:45 - 22:00)

Venue: Hybrid

Join us for an exciting exploration of Mars with Dr Beatriz Sánchez-Cano from the University of Leicester! In this talk, Dr Sánchez-Cano will delve into how scientists study the Red Planet — from understanding its atmosphere and space environment to what this teaches us about past habitability and future human missions. She’ll share insights from cutting-edge research and missions that are helping prepare for the next frontier in Mars exploration, including investigations into how solar activity shapes the Martian system. Whether you’re fascinated by planetary science or the future of space exploration, this event promises to be inspiring and insightful.

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Speaker: Beatrice Sanchez-Cano

Beatriz is a planetary scientist specializing in the interactions between planetary environments and the solar wind, with a particular focus on Mars. She currently holds an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship and serve as a Lecturer at the University of Leicester. She is a guest Investigator on ESA's Bepi Colombo mission to Mercury, and a Co-Investigator on the Mars Express mission, where she co-leads the radar ionospheric observations.