Summer School 2025

The Sophia Centre Summer School 2025 for the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology

The MA has been running summer schools for over a decade and has developed a successful model that comprises a balance of academic discussion and debate, enjoyable social activities and crucial interaction between students and tutors.

The Summer School is open to all students of the MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology, all PhD students associated with the Sophia Centre and all MA Alumni. Also by invitation to special guests.

When?

Mon 14 - Wed 16 July 2025

Where?

University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Lampeter, Wales

The annual summer school is our chance to come together, socialise and study. The precise time table is always finalised at the last moment because it depends very much on which students are attending, and therefore who is giving presentations: we try to give any students who are attending and have conducted research projects a chance to present their work.

Accommodation at the university

If you wish to book bed and breakfast on the campus, a link to book will be sent to you in the automatic confirmation you receive from Eventbrite when you book summer school. See Registration below. The cost of B&B per night TBA.

If you wish to book accommodation outside the university, you will find details here.

Venue: we have space in the friendly surroundings at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in Lampeter.

Attendance: the Summer School is only open to Sophia Centre graduates and students, or other individuals who collaborate with the Centre, by invitation. You do not have to attend all three days. Please register for those days you plan to attend so we can plan ahead

Cost: The University of Wales subsidises the School.

Travel: Everyone arranges their own travel.

If you want to team up with other students you could use the 'unofficial' Sophia Facebook page to get in touch.

You should register by Eventbrite if possible but, if you can't, email Dr Nick Campion and you can arrange to pay by cheque or bank transfer.

Registration.

The cost for the Summer School is £35 per day

To register, please follow the link to Eventbrite.

Timetable

The timetable will be announced later and will be subject to alterations.