The UNIVERSAT-2009 Symposium (28 September - 1 October 2009) will cover a wide variety of topics centered around the theme "University satellites in space sciences education", and is meant to inform the entire university and space-interested community on the new initiatives and university satellites projects in space sciences and technology education.

The key topics for sessions have been identified to provide an overview of up-to-date state of the art, to define concepts and express interests in:

I. Space Sciences Education:

1. Solar, Heliosphere, Near-Earth and Space Physics,
2. Geosciences, Ecology and Other Space-Related Studies,
3. Hands-On Space Exercises,
4. Public and High-School Outreach Materials in Space Sciences;

II. University Missions: Aims, Results and Opportunities:

1. Best Practices of University Satellites and Experiments,
2. Projects of Future University Missions,
3. Design and Development, Operation and Application of University Satellites;

III. Skilled Personnel Demands of Space Industry, Space-Based Civil Services and R&D Institutions;

IV. Cooperation Ideas in Space Sciences Education and Public Outreach.

During the The Sixth International Hands-on Space School organized in the frames of UNIVERSAT-2009 meeting (2 - 4 October 2009) the participants will get the possibility for informal acquaintance with Space Physics and Cosmic Rays Practice Exercises. Previously Hands-on Space Schools were carried out annually during 2004-2008.

Please indicate in the Registration Form that you are interested in participation in the School activity. If you feel that in addition to your presentation at UNIVERSAT-2009 Symposium you are able to present a small scientific lecture which will be interesting to School participants (first of all university students and tutors), please indicate it in the same registration form.