Space Science Engineering Foundation
UK registered charity running Space Design Competitions across the UK, EU and Africa. Finals held at Imperial College London.
Immersive work experience programmes for students aged 11 to 18 at Imperial College London and Online.
of students said the programme strengthened their UCAS personal statement
reported greater confidence choosing a university subject after attending
parents said ProEd gave their child a clearer direction than school alone
Residential in London or online — choose your path.
The ProEd Experience
Every residential programme is fully immersive — you live on campus, learn from practising professionals, and leave with something concrete to show for it.
Twin ensuite accommodation, all meals and a full evening social programme — everything included.
NHS consultants, practising barristers, Imperial researchers — not PhD students or graduate assistants.
Every programme includes a workplace visit — hospital, law firm, engineering lab. All travel costs covered.
SIMPLE FROM START TO FINISH
Filter by subject, format or duration. Each card shows everything upfront.
15 minutes with an advisor. No pressure — just the right fit for your goals.
Enrol online. A deposit holds your spot. Bursaries available — just ask.
Everything is included. Just show up ready to be challenged.
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OUR ECOSYSTEM
ProEd sits at the heart of a network of world-leading STEM competitions and foundations — all founded by the same team, all centred at Imperial College London.
UK registered charity running Space Design Competitions across the UK, EU and Africa. Finals held at Imperial College London.
Pan-European STEM competition for ages 15-18. Winners progress to the International Finals at NASA Kennedy Space Center.
Space design competition for ages 10-14. A junior pathway into the SSEF ecosystem — often a student's first encounter with industry simulation.
Intensive residential summer programme at Imperial College. Profits donated back to SSEF competitions — ProEd tutors lead the Engineering strand.
Learned society affiliated with NASA, dedicated to advancing astrobiology in the UK. Adds scientific credibility to ProEd's STEM curriculum.
Supports environmental design challenges alongside SSEF's EnviroDC programme, broadening ProEd's reach into sustainability education.

Dr Randall Perry — ProEd's chairman — founded SSEF, UKSDC, EUSDC, GSDC and the Galactic Challenge. Every partner organisation in this network shares the same goal: giving young people a genuine taste of industry before university.
Download our prospectus to learn more about our programmes, dates, and how to secure your place.
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