Stephen Spice, a PhD student under Prof. Colin R. Pulham and Prof. Carole A. Morrison, along with School of Physics alumnus Luke Scott, won Converge’s inaugural space challenge award, with a prize of £5000. Stephen and Luke co-founded Pleiades Dynamics, a company which specialises in designing and manufacturing affordable liquid rocket engines with an emphasis on simplicity and versatility.Converge works with Scotland's universities to empower staff, students and graduates to transform academic research and innovation into real-world solutions. Since its launch 15 years ago, Converge has supported the creation of more than 500 companies. Stephen Spice (left) and Luke Scott (right) receiving their award We were absolutely thrilled to be named winners of the Space Challenge. Our first real piece of recognition from the space sector confirms that we’re heading in the right direction. The lessons we’ve learnt and the setbacks we’ve experienced over the past year have been not been for nothing, and our hard work and determination is paying off! Stephen Spice PhD student, School of Chemistry Tags Alumni Postgraduate Prizes and Awards This article was published on Friday 30 October 2026
