UK Planetary Forum

Overview

The UK Planetary Forum (UKPF) was first founded in 1996 as a representative body for the UK planetary science community with the primary aim to promote planetary research in the UK. The UK planetary science community focuses on a wide range of topics, including the geological, physical, chemical, and biological exploration of planetary bodies, reflecting the diverse range of scientific backgrounds within the community. Planetary science research is well established across the UK, with several large research groups dedicated to planetary science, as well as many smaller groups based within non-planetary specific disciplines.

The UKPF mission statement is: “…to promote planetary research in the UK among scientists”. It is important that all demographics and career stages across this research landscape are given the opportunity to become involved in and be supported by UK planetary science. Membership of the UKPF is open to active UK researchers in planetary sciences, as well as individuals working in related fields. The group run the annual UKPF Early Career Research meeting and facilitate the organisation of the biennial British Planetary Science Conference (BPSC). Members receive regular mailings announcing events and jobs in planetary sciences.