Events

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February 2013

Royal Institution KS3 Glamorgan Mathematics Masterclasses

Saturday mornings in February (Jan to March). Trefforest Campus, University of Glamorgan

The Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses were established in 1981 to stimulate and encourage interest in mathematics. High profile university lecturers from across the country travel to Glamorgan to give Saturday morning Mathematics Masterclasses.

The aim of the Masterclasses is to introduce young people to new topics they don’t normally see in the classroom. The work does not depend heavily on previous knowledge but is intellectually demanding. Teachers may nominate up to a maximum of five pupils per school (first 150). To reserve a place or for more information contact msjones@glam.ac.uk.

Royal Institution KS4 Glamorgan Mathematics Masterclasses

Saturday mornings in February (Jan to March). Trefforest Campus, University of Glamorgan

University lecturers and professors from across the country travel the University of Glamorgan to give Saturday morning Mathematics Masterclasses. Teachers may nominate up to a maximum of five pupils per school. Please note that attendance at last year’s series is not a prerequisite as this series continues to introduce new topics (successful entrants to last year’s KS3 series will receive an automatic invitation (first 150)). To reserve a place or for more information contact msjones@glam.ac.uk.

Free KS3 and KS4 Neuroscience Workshops for schools in South Wales

5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 February

Science made Simple have 7 full subsidies to offer on their Key Stage 3 and 4 Smarterworkshops for 2013. Thanks to the Wellcome Trust, the workshop is now available completely free of charge to all schools in South Wales. Get in touch with us to snap up this incredible offer.

Smarter is an interactive workshop and debate aimed at Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils. It explores the new market of so-called ‘smart drugs’, which significantly boost learning, concentration and short-term memory. Are they ethical to use? Is it cheating? The workshop is held 3 times throughout your school day to 3 groups of up to 30 students. www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/news/free_smarter_workshop_southwales

For more any queries or to make a booking, please contact science made simple on 02920 876884 or email us, info@sciencemadesimple.co.uk.

Inspiring Science and Key Skills FREE teacher CPD day

Wednesday 20 February, 10–3pm. National Museum Cardiff

Foundation phase and Key stage 2

This course aims to:

• Help develop science and key skills, and conceptual understanding at foundation phase and KS2. Demonstrate how numeracy and science can be explored using the school grounds.
• Explore opportunities for classes visiting the Natural
• History galleries at the National Museum Cardiff
• Provide great ideas, games and activities to take back to the classroom from Cerian Angharad, See Science.

Spaces limited – max 30 teachers. Pre-booking essential – 029 2057 3240.

Fair Trade Fortnight

25 Feb-10 March

Why not build in looking at Fair Trade into your D&T lessons during Fair Trade Fortnight?

There are ideas on both food and textiles activities which include focused tasks and designing and making opportunities for KS3 and 4 D & T students here.

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Royal Institution KS3 Glamorgan Mathematics Masterclasses

Saturday mornings in March (Jan to March). Trefforest Campus, University of Glamorgan

The Royal Institution Mathematics Masterclasses were established in 1981 to stimulate and encourage interest in mathematics. High profile university lecturers from across the country travel to Glamorgan to give Saturday morning Mathematics Masterclasses.

The aim of the Masterclasses is to introduce young people to new topics they don’t normally see in the classroom. The work does not depend heavily on previous knowledge but is intellectually demanding. Teachers may nominate up to a maximum of five pupils per school (first 150). To reserve a place or for more information contact msjones@glam.ac.uk.

Royal Institution KS4 Glamorgan Mathematics Masterclasses

Saturday mornings in March (Jan to March). Trefforest Campus, University of Glamorgan

University lecturers and professors from across the country travel the University of Glamorgan to give Saturday morning Mathematics Masterclasses. Teachers may nominate up to a maximum of five pupils per school. Please note that attendance at last year’s series is not a prerequisite as this series continues to introduce new topics (successful entrants to last year’s KS3 series will receive an automatic invitation (first 150)). To reserve a place or for more information contact msjones@glam.ac.uk.

The Big Bang @EESW

4 March. Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Events for 2013, bring together the Welsh Government, primary, secondary, further and higher education, industry and the wider science, technology and engineering communities to provide a platform to motivate young people to follow a rewarding career in the STEM sector.

More information at www.stemcymru.org.uk, or contact info@stemcymru.org.uk.

Climate Change Week

4-10 March

Take part in the Climate Week Challenge, Britain’s biggest environmental competition.

The Climate Week Challenge is an exciting activity for teams of four to six people of any age. It helps develop creativity, innovation and enterprise, team-working skills and experience of tackling real-life environmental issues to a deadline. More…

Bangor Science Festival

11-22 March. Showcasing the latest in science, technology and engineering

Bangor Science Festival 2013, part of the National Science and Engineering Week offers something for everyone, with activities for families and schools groups, adults looking for entertainment and stimulating debate, or professionals interested in the latest research.

Bangor Science Festival is organised with the help of the Dr Tom Parry Jones Fund, which was set up by the Bangor University alumnus and inventor of the electronic breathalyser to promote science and engender entrepreneurship in young people. More…

ASE Cymru/Wales South West Wales Section Event – 'Resourceful teaching', Keith Gibbs

Thursday 14 March 4.30pm . Swansea Museum, Victoria Rd, Swansea SA1 1SN

Keith Gibbs, a physics teacher with over 30 years of experience in a number of schools including Queen’s College Taunton, will present an interactive workshop highlighting new and exciting teaching ideas that will enable you to enrich and enhance the Science Curriculum in school. Many of the experiments demonstrated have the qualities of simplicity, novelty and surprise, including many that reflect familiar aspects of everyday life that help to make Physics both intelligible and fun for young people.

Keith is a well-known and highly respected speaker in the world of physics education and his clear and direct writing style have made his books, including “The Resourceful Physics Teacher” and his website www.schoolphysics.co.uk so popular.

Tea and coffee will be provided and there will be an opportunity to sample welsh cakes as well as a raffle. This event is suitable for primary and secondary teachers. The event is provided free of charge.

Theatr na n’Óg

11-15 March Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff and Newport
18-22 March Conwy and North East Wales

With funding from the National Science Academy, See Science would like to offer Theatr na n’Óg’s FREE ‘You Should Ask Wallace’ workshops to Year 5, 6 and 7 pupils.

In 2013 it will be the centenary anniversary of Alfred Russel Wallace’s death, and to celebrate this important Welsh scientist Theatr na n’Óg’s play will be performed throughout Wales and the UK. The play tells the story of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823 -1913), a Victorian naturalist, who was born in Wales, and who discovered the theory of evolution, and then shared the idea with Charles Darwin… and as they say the rest is history. Following the workshops, materials will be provided to enable teachers to run an activity/club activity and/or participate in CREST awards. For more detail contact enquiries@see-science.

Welsh Launch of National Science and Engineering Week

13 March 2013. Senedd Cymru, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff

Science & Engineering Week is the UK’s widest grassroots celebration of all things science and engineering; in 2012 there were over 4,500 events and activities and over 1,500 different organisers. The theme for 2013 is ‘Inventions and Discoveries’. Resources, projects and competitions to help you explore this theme will be online soon! More information at www.britishscienceassociation.org/national-science-engineering-week.

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair 2013

14-16 March 2013. London ExCeL

The Fair is a free event for all 7-19 year olds, their teachers and families – with school and college groups invited on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March and the public welcomed on Saturday 16 March. If you are interested in submitting a student project there are places in the finals remaining for those who enter online for The Big Bang Fair 2013, and/or at The Big Bang Near Me events, go to www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/addactivity.

National Science and Engineering Week

15-24 March 2013

Science & Engineering Week is the UK’s widest grassroots celebration of all things science and engineering; in 2012 there were over 4,500 events and activities and over 1,500 different organisers. The theme for 2013 is ‘Inventions and Discoveries’. Resources, projects and competitions to help you explore this theme will be online soon! For more information go to www.britishscienceassociation.org/national-science-engineering-week.

Back to topApril 2013

Year 9 Engineering Experience

These foundation courses team students up with role-model engineers who will guide students through every stage of product development to solve real engineering challenges! Previous students have worked with engineers from companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and the Royal Navy.

• 2-5 April, ECITB Engineering Experience, Harper Adams University College, Shropshire (splendid, rural location in the Central England!), £95.
• 8-10 April, Engineering Experience, University of Liverpool, £175.

Each course has a capacity of 100 students; 10 places maximum per school for each course.

Easter Revision AS-Level and GCSE (Higher Tier) Revision Conference Week

8-11 April. University of Glamorgan

Gareth Morgan will give the keynote address on good exam technique and preparation for the AS-Level event. We also have a very experienced teacher and exam paper marker of many years longstanding who will take the GCSE revision day conferences. So that is really good! For more details contact Dr Mark Jones, Senior Lecturer and Outreach Coordinator msjones@glam.ac.uk.

Dates

• Monday 8 April, Maths GCSE Higher Tier Revision Conference Day, 9:50am-2:30pm.
• Tuesday 9 April, Maths GCSE Higher Tier Revision Conference Day, 9:50am-2:30pm (alternative day)
• Wednesday 10 April, AS-Level C2 & M1/S1 Revision Conference Day, 9:50am-2:45pm.
• Thursday 11 April 2013, AS-Level C2 & M1/S1 Revision Conference Day, 9:50am-2:45pm. (alternative day)

Year 10 Physics in Engineering

Work alongside experienced engineers, scientists and academics and encounter the extraordinary world of physics in engineering. This brand new course gives students the chance to discover how physics is applied to problem-solving in our rapidly changing high-tech world. Projects and masterclasses will be run by National Grid, National Space Centre, National Nuclear Laboratory, Rugby School, University of Warwick and the University of Leicester. Only 50 places available; 5 places maximum per school. Bursaries worth £80 are available to students attending from certain schools. See website for details.

• 9-11 April, Rugby School, £95.

Course fees are subsidised and include all accommodation, meals, course materials, supervision and social activities. Teachers are advised to encourage students to apply early as places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Students can apply directly from the Smallpeice website.

Easter Mathematics GCSE (Higher Tier) Revision Conference Day

Monday 8 – Tuesday 9 April. Trefforest Campus, University of Glamorgan

These one-day conferences are specifically designed to help students prepare effectively for their forthcoming GCSE Mathematics exams. In the morning, experienced teachers will work through past GCSE Higher Tier Mathematics exam papers 1 & 2 (summer 2012). In the afternoon, an expert revision speaker, Gareth Morgan, will discuss how to prepare effectively for examinations and how to develop good examination technique. There will also be some short presentations on the wide variety of career opportunities open to those who obtain good mathematics qualifications (capacity 600). To reserve a place or for more information contact msjones@glam.ac.uk.

Easter Mathematics AS-Level Revision Conference Days

Wednesday 10 – Thursday 11 April. Trefforest Campus, University of Glamorgan

These one-day conferences are designed to help students prepare effectively for their AS-level mathematics C2 and S1/M1 examination papers. In the morning, experienced teachers along with our own lecturers will go systematically through AS-Level C2 and S1/M1 past examination papers (winter 2011). In the afternoon, an expert revision speaker, Gareth Morgan, will discuss how to prepare effectively for an AS-level paper, pinpointing good examination technique. A brief presentation on the many and varied career opportunities open to those who good mathematics qualifications will also be included in the programme (capacity 600). To reserve a place or for more information contact msjones@glam.ac.uk.

Gary the Clown

16-18 April will be offering free workshops in Mid Wales area

It is 2 workshops in half a day. There are no charges. Schools are encouraged to follow up with CREST projects. Please contact cerian.angharad@see-science.co.uk to book.

With funding from the National Science Academy, See Science would like to offer free Gary the Clown workshops to Yr 5, 6 and 7 pupils. Two presenters will visit 60 pupils per day to provide hands on fun science interactive workshops on ‘FORCES’ which will include each child playing on circus toys (plate spinning, using Diabolos, & wheel balancing) and also making a moving toy each. Following the workshops, materials will be provided to enable teachers to run an activity/club activity and/or participate in CREST awards. The overall aim is to enhance the understanding of science in the home/school and everyday life through school workshops and STEM projects to pupils of all abilities particularly those with low ability and special needs.

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Gary the Clown

20-22 May will be offering free workshops in Cardiff/Newport/RCT area

It is 2 workshops in half a day. There are no charges. Schools are encouraged to follow up with CREST projects. Please contact cerian.angharad@see-science.co.uk to book.

With funding from the National Science Academy, See Science would like to offer free Gary the Clown workshops to Yr 5, 6 and 7 pupils. Two presenters will visit 60 pupils per day to provide hands on fun science interactive workshops on ‘FORCES’ which will include each child playing on circus toys (plate spinning, using Diabolos, & wheel balancing) and also making a moving toy each. Following the workshops, materials will be provided to enable teachers to run an activity/club activity and/or participate in CREST awards. The overall aim is to enhance the understanding of science in the home/school and everyday life through school workshops and STEM projects to pupils of all abilities particularly those with low ability and special needs.s

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Gary the Clown

10-14 June 2013 will be offering free workshops in North East Wales area

It is 2 workshops in half a day. There are no charges. Schools are encouraged to follow up with CREST projects. Please contact cerian.angharad@see-science.co.uk to book.

With funding from the National Science Academy, See Science would like to offer free Gary the Clown workshops to Yr 5, 6 and 7 pupils. Two presenters will visit 60 pupils per day to provide hands on fun science interactive workshops on ‘FORCES’ which will include each child playing on circus toys (plate spinning, using Diabolos, & wheel balancing) and also making a moving toy each. Following the workshops, materials will be provided to enable teachers to run an activity/club activity and/or participate in CREST awards. The overall aim is to enhance the understanding of science in the home/school and everyday life through school workshops and STEM projects to pupils of all abilities particularly those with low ability and special needs.

What is Headstart?

Sunday, 30 June 2013 at 4.30pm – Thursday, 4 July 2013 at 2.00 pm (4 nights residential) at Cardiff University

Are you a student who loves science, technology and maths (STEM) subjects and is currently in Year 12? Are you thinking about what you might like to study at university, but find it difficult to make up your mind? Then read on and find out how a Headstart course might be able to help you!

Headstart has been established for more than 16 years as a charitable trust providing hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) activities and engineering taster courses to encourage young people into technology-based careers.

Taking place at some of the top universities in the country and run by inspirational leaders, our courses are perfect for finding out more about what exciting career opportunities a degree course might lead to. Our broad-based engineering courses give a flavour of many different aspects of engineering and our focus courses provide an insight into highly specialised fields. More…

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Big Bang Cymru

3 July. University of Glamorgan

Events for 2013, bring together the Welsh Government, primary, secondary, further and higher education, industry and the wider science, technology and engineering communities to provide a platform to motivate young people to follow a rewarding career in the STEM sector.

More details at www.thebigbangfair.co.uk/Wales/nearme.cfm or contact Isobel Brown Isobel.brown@careerswalesgyrfacymru.com 01633 487600.