World-leading scientists will push the boundaries of studies on how to deflect asteroids and manipulate space debris, as the University of Strathclyde gets set to transform international space research.

Led by Strathclyde, the Stardust program -- the first research-based training network of its kind -- boasts some of the world's foremost experts in the field and aims to protect the planet and space assets from catastrophic impacts.

An opening training school, being held at the University from 18-22 November, is the first step for postgraduate researchers in the Stardust initiative that will train the next generation of scientists, engineers and policy-makers from a pool of more than 100 highly-qualified applicants.

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