News - 2009

December 2009
Lab in a Lorry Schedule Updated
An updated Lab in a Lorry Schedule is now available from the Global Science website.

December 2009
Merry Christmas from Staff at Global Science
Our Christmas Card which was sent out to all our clients, friends, associates and ambassadors.

December 2009
Make Waste History Summit
The 6th Annual Make Waste History Summit will take place on 15th December 2009 in Edinburgh.

December 2009
Lab In a Lorry Tour Dates Announced
Lab In the Lorry tour dates announced. Full details of dates available from the Global Science site.

December 2009
Young Engineers Technology K'nex Cluster Challenge 2009
Global Science is pleased to invite your school to take part in this year's Young Engineers K'Nex Cluster Challenge. This annual competition is a chance for pupils to compete at various levels, from within their own school, right up to the grand UK Final in London.

December 2009
Salters' Festivals of Chemistry 2010
2010 looks like it's going to be another bumper year for the Salters' Institute! Preparations for the Salters' Festivals of Chemistry and Salters' Chemistry Camps have already begun with 51 Festivals due to take place between March and June and 16 Camps to be held between June and August.

December 2009
Formula Sun
Formula Sun is an exciting and flexible project that can be delivered in many ways for pupils of all ages; from primary school projects to full delivery of units within KS4 curriculum.

December 2009
NASA 2010 Calender
The 2010 NASA Calender can now be downloaded.

December 2009
SQA is Committed to Creating and Supporting Science Qualifications
The SQA is committed to creating and supporting science qualifications and are currently running two competitions; The Big Experiment and Science/Engineering Teacher of the Year.

November 2009
A Successful Day at Moray House, Edinburgh
David Jamieson and Frank McKeever went along to speak to final years students about Ambassadors and help which is available to teachers at Moray House, Edinburgh.

November 2009
Ambassador Newsletter
The latest Ambassador Newsletter can now be downloaded from the Global Science website.

November 2009
INEOS lecture provides inspiration
Students from six local high schools recently attended the inaugural annual INEOS lecture held in the site's exhibition centre in partnership with Global Science. Timed to coincide with the Royal Society of Chemistry's Chemistry Week, the event was a mixture of lectures and hands-on workshops designed to inspire and enthuse the S5/6 pupils.

November 2009
Clackmannan Science and Enterprise Day 13th November
P6 pupils from all of the Clackmannan Primary Schools took part in a "Fun Day of Activities". A total of 120 pupils attended.

November 2009
STEM Ambassadors on Teachers TV
Stem Ambassadors will feature in a series on Teachers TV starting 9th November 2009.

November 2009
The James Dyson Foundation New Website
The new James Dyson Foundation website aims to provide a wide range of free and easily accessible resources that schools and universities can use at any time.

November 2009
School Starpack Awards 2010
Designed to encourage students to take up a career in the exciting world of consumer packaging design, the Schools Starpack awards form part of The Packaging Society's Starpack Industry Awards programme which also includes the Starpack Industry Awards and Student Starpack Awards for Colleges and Universities.

November 2009
Lab in the Lorry - Science Ambassadors Required
Lab in the Lorry will be visiting Alloa Academy on the 16th, 17th and 18th November and Armadale Academy on the 23rd, 24th and 25th November. Science Ambassadors are required to attend both of these visits.

October 2009
STEMNET Chief Executive visits Forth Valley
Yvonne Baker, STEMNET Chief Executive visited Forth Valley on Friday 30th October.

October 2009
Do Something Creative. Do Science
As part of the Scottish Governments 'Do something Creative. Do Science' programme Global Science was involved in filming St Mungos pupils taking part in Science experiments which will be broadcasted on the Governments YouTube Channel.

October 2009
Robokid: Plugged into Technology
The Robokid technology project is aimed at primary school pupils and is an attempt to provide teachers with quality tested project material that is teacher friendly.

October 2009
Young Engineers Autumn Update
The Young Engineers Autumn update has now been emailed to schools detailing news and opportunities for young engineers.

October 2009
Generation Science Tour
As part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival's 2010 Generation Science will be touring around Scotland.

September 2009
Ingenious - RA Eng Grant Scheme for Creative Public Engagement
Ingenious is a grants scheme that funds thought-provoking activities for engineers to share their expertise and enthusiasm for engineering with public audiences of all ages.

September 2009
Chemistry Week
The RSC Chemistry Week will take place between Saturday 7 - Sunday 15 November 2009 and the theme will be 'Food'.

September 2009
The Big Bang
An opportunity for teachers teaching young scientists and engineers between 11-18 to enter students in the National Science and Engineering Competition.

September 2009
Life Science Modern Apprentices
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are advertising for Life Science Modern Apprentices. The deadline for applications is Friday 11th September 2009.

September 2009
Climate Change Showcase Event
As part of the Climate Change..Your Future project Global Science held an extremely successful showcase event at the Howgate Shopping Centre, Falkirk in August. The event was an opportunity for the community to learn about climate change.

September 2009
Fromconcrete2cookers
fromconcrete2cookers is an exciting and timely web-based game, developed at the School of the Built Environment at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. It encourages children to explore their school environment and spot ways of reducing the school's carbon emissions.

August 2009
Lab in a Lorry
Lab in a Lorry has a new operations coordinator, booking request forms can be obtained from the website.

August 2009
Global Science successful in application to the Scottish Government Science Engagement Scheme.
Global Science are delighted to have been successful in their application to the Scottish Government Science Engagement Scheme. Funding has been secured to roll out our Climate Change Your Future pilot project and the Regional Technology Challenge.

August 2009
Physics in the Field
Science Ambassadors attended 'Physics in the Field' and engaged festival goers in Physics Tricks

August 2009
Global Science School 'Top of the Class' at SCDI Celebration of Engineering and Science Awards
At the recent SCDI Celebration of Engineering and Science Awards schools from Global Science's east region did extremely well with the following schools receiving 4 of the 8 awards on the day.

June 2009
East and West Ambassador Celebration Event
Over 250 people attended the event and a large number of E&E (Enhancement and Engagement) providers Attended, BA, IOP, ASE, BGS, ICE and many more. A number of Companies were present and hosted workshops.

June 2009
Peebles Science Festival
Peebles schools had a great two days of Science and Technology at the Eastgate Theatre on 15th & 16th June. Day one was for early Years pupils P1-P3 and they enjoyed w/shops from Glasgow Science Centre, Sniff, Look, Listen, Generation Science, Light Explorers, & Becky's Animates. K'Nex Challenge & Moon phases were also popular.

June 2009
Scottish Science Baccalaureate
12th June was a big date for 69 S5 pupils from 13 Secondary schools in Forth Valley and West Lothian. Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop officiated at the event in Forth Valley College. Global Science were requested to provide Materials & Memory sticks for the pupils and BP provided mini cameras.

May 2009
Ambassador Recruitment
Ambassadors are still signing up at three venues throughout the East, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, and Falkirk. The last two Edinburgh sessions saw 21 ambassadors sign up. Ambassadors assisted with the Scrapyard Scramble in Edinburgh, Firrhill High School S5 team building Day, St Mungo's High School P7 induction day. Sacred Heart Primary School, World of Work Day.

March 2009
Grangemouth Science Festival
Great programme this year with some 1,900 P7 pupils taking part and supported by Ineos, Falkirk Council and Ambassadors. This 12 day event has grown in popularity and the intention is to expand it next year thanks to Scottish Government support.