A unique European network devoted to developing advanced techniques for asteroid and space debris monitoring, removal, deflection

and exploitation, Stardust aims to protect our planet, save our space assets, and turn threats into opportunities.

The Opening Training School held at the University of Strathclyde includes two evening lectures to which you are invited. These lectures are open to the general public. Tuesday 19 November, 7pm The Search for Gravitational Waves on ground and in space Professor Jim Hough, University of Glasgow Emeritus holder of the Kelvin Chair of Natural Philosophy, Professor Hough is also CEO of the Scottish Universities Physics Alliance, and Director of the first International Max Planck Partnership. Gravitational waves are amongst the most elusive signals from far out in the Universe. Jim will explain the nature of gravitational waves, why it is scientifically important to observe them, and the challenges in ground and space faced by experimenters. Thursday 21 November, 7pm Why are we here? Professor Martin Hendry, University of Glasgow

Professor of Gravitational Astrophysics & Cosmology and Head of the School of Physics & Astronomy, Professor Hendrys main interests are cosmology and gravitational waves. Martin will consider whether our universe is unique, or whether we belong to a "multiverse" - a vast ensemble of universes, each with its own laws of nature - and the implications recent cosmological discoveries might have for the existence of life in the universe. Both lectures will take place in the Collins Building, 22 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ

Please RSVP by Tuesday 12 November, indicating which event you will attend, to our Events team: corporate-events@strath.ac.uk or 0141 548 2245