About AstroCymru
AstroCymru uses innovative and exciting products based on astronomy and space science to engage and inspire its audience.
Our workshops motivate learners to study STEAM by engaging them with “big science”. We expose students to what science is really like and encourage them to continue studying STEAM subjects in school and beyond.
Our stunning 3D shows are captivating and informative. The visual impact of the high-tech delivery mechanism will ensure that it captures the attention of students of all ages and abilities. AstroCymru is passionate to raise pupil attainment levels by promoting the many different careers in the space industry from astronauts to various space scientists and engineers through various hands on workshops.
Funded by the Welsh Government in 2013 AstroCymru started as project set up by Dr Paul Roche and Emma Wride as part of an outreach arm of the Astronomy Dept. at the University of S. Wales, delivering astronomy related workshops to schools across Wales. Further funding in 2015 allowed the project to expand and become part of the Physics and Astronomy Dept. at Cardiff University. Since 2018 AstroCymru has been a commercial company, continuing to deliver exciting and inspirational STEAM educational programmes to primary and secondary schools, festivals and public events.
What People Are Saying
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I thought that today was brilliant! I learnt so much about space. I’m so proud of my work. Thank you, I enjoyed it so much.
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— Year 5 pupil Ysgol Y Strada
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Today I had real fun learning about the solar system and I loved that we got to create anything we wanted. Please come back to our school. Thank you!
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— Year 6 pupil Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn-Y-Forwyn
About Me
Emma is the Director of AstroCymru Ltd and shares her passion for astronomy and space science with school children in order to inspire the next generation of space scientists.
Emma first discovered her passion for outreach and science communication whilst studying for her degree in Astronomy.
On completion of her degree, with the help of Dr Paul Roche, she set up the AstroCymru project. Emma has also been an ESERO Space Ambassador and has worked closely with U.K. Space Agency helping to deliver the Tim Peake Primary Project and CPD’s (Continued Professional Development for teachers) across Wales and S.W England. She has collaborated with various companies on school projects including National Museum of Wales, Faulkes Telescope Project, National Eisteddfod, Techniquest and many more. When not in schools, Emma is a regular contributor on BBC Radio Wales and presented the radio documentary Wales in Space.
