SOLENT BRANCH
Branch Lecture Competition 2026
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Open to all under 30
The Solent Branch Lecture Competition provides entrants the opportunity to give a 20-minute presentation on an aerospace topic to a live audience, thus allowing them to gain experience of presenting in a realistic environment. It also provides an avenue for the winning entrants, and runners-up, to enter the main society’s prestigious N E Rowe Lecture competition.
The topic should consist of an original presentation on any aspect of aerospace which is of particular interest to the entrant, or in which the entrant has been personally involved. In the case of a group activity the entrant should clearly define his role in the project or study.
Register your interest by submitting the form below, including a 300 to 500 word summary, by 19th December 2025.
The competition is split into 2 categories:
·1st Group – Age less than 22 years old,
·2nd Group – Age 22 up to less than 30 years old.
Looking for inspiration in choosing a subject for your lecture?
The Royal Aeronautical Society is the only professional body dedicated to aerospace, aviation and space communities, we exist to further the advancement of aeronautical art, science and engineering around the world.
The RAeS has 23 Specialist Groups covering a wide range of topics
Aerodynamics
Aeronautical Heritage
Aerospace Medicine
Air Law
Air Power
Air Traffic Management
Air Transport
Airworthiness and Maintenance
Computing, Cybersecurity
& Communications
Flight Crew Training
Flight Operations
Flight Simulation
Flight Test
General Aviation
Greener By Design
Human Factors
Human Powered Flight
Propulsion
Rotorcraft
Remotely Piloted and Autonomous Aircraft Systems (RPAAS)
Space
Structures and Materials
Weapon Systems and Technology
In addition the Women in Aviation, Aerospace and Space Committee (WAASC) was established in 2009 to encourage more young women to consider aviation and aerospace as a worthwhile and exciting career.
Also the Young Persons Network is a growing network of young professionals providing opportunities and experience through the RAeS.
Key Dates
19th December 2025 Closing date for Registration by submitting the form below
19th December 2025 Submission of 300 - 500 word summary
9th January 2026 Confirmation to successful competitors for the live events
February/March 2026 (TBC) Under 30s Lectures Presented and
Under 22s Lectures Presented to Live Audience
Presentations of Certificates at the Branch AGM
Prizes
First Prize in each age group £250
Runner up in each age group £125