News - 2010
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23 December 2010
Rapid Response Engineering Challenge
The Rapid Response Engineering Challenge (RREC) demonstrates a new method of communicating engineering principles to S1 school children, based on re-building a devastated country hit by a hurricane.
The Rapid Response Engineering Challenge (RREC) demonstrates a new method of communicating engineering principles to S1 school children, based on re-building a devastated country hit by a hurricane.
14 December 2010
Merry Christmas 2010
Have a terrific Festive Season, and all the best for 2011 from the Global Science Team
Have a terrific Festive Season, and all the best for 2011 from the Global Science Team
13 December 2010
December Ambassadors Newsletter
We would like to begin by saying a big thank you to everyone who has helped over the past year, your hard work and support have been greatly appreciated.
We would like to begin by saying a big thank you to everyone who has helped over the past year, your hard work and support have been greatly appreciated.
12 December 2010
West Point Design Contest
Could you be a bridge designer of the future? The Institution of Civil Engineers invites you to take up this challenge.
Could you be a bridge designer of the future? The Institution of Civil Engineers invites you to take up this challenge.
7 December 2010
Young Engineer K'NEX Cluster Challenge 2011
Global Science are pleased to announce that the K'NEX Challenge 2011 will commence after the Christmas & New Year Holidays.
Global Science are pleased to announce that the K'NEX Challenge 2011 will commence after the Christmas & New Year Holidays.
7 December 2010
BBC Live Stargazing Series
The BBC has already had a fantastic response from Scotland in terms of organisations setting up events linked to this series so there will be great opportunities for interested students, families and teachers to get along to one of these.
The BBC has already had a fantastic response from Scotland in terms of organisations setting up events linked to this series so there will be great opportunities for interested students, families and teachers to get along to one of these.
7 December 2010
Lab In A Lorry Tour Schedule 2011
The Lab requires a minimum of 3 volunteers to run the experiments and we can take a maximum of 6 people for this upcoming tour.
The Lab requires a minimum of 3 volunteers to run the experiments and we can take a maximum of 6 people for this upcoming tour.
2 December 2010
The Google Science Fair is coming
On the 11 January 2011 Google is launching the inaugural Google Science Fair. They have partnered with NASA, CERN, National Geographic, Scientific American and the LEGO Group to create a new STEM competition that is more open, accessible and global than ever before.
On the 11 January 2011 Google is launching the inaugural Google Science Fair. They have partnered with NASA, CERN, National Geographic, Scientific American and the LEGO Group to create a new STEM competition that is more open, accessible and global than ever before.
30 November 2010
The Human Water Cycle
The Human Water Cycle is an undergraduate research project created by Kelly Stallwood and Cath Inglesfield at the University of Edinburgh...
The Human Water Cycle is an undergraduate research project created by Kelly Stallwood and Cath Inglesfield at the University of Edinburgh...
16 November 2010
2011 Science Communication Conference
The Conference addresses the key issues facing science communicators in the UK and each year brings together people who are involved in public engagement - a diverse group of people from a broad range of backgrounds.
The Conference addresses the key issues facing science communicators in the UK and each year brings together people who are involved in public engagement - a diverse group of people from a broad range of backgrounds.
11 November 2010
INEOS Lecture 11 November 2010
A lecture to be held at the INEOS Exhibition Centre, with speakers including Mr Graeme Parker and Dr Gary Whittington
A lecture to be held at the INEOS Exhibition Centre, with speakers including Mr Graeme Parker and Dr Gary Whittington
8 November 2010
The IET Scotland 2010 Christmas Lecture
We have lectures at both the University of Edinburgh and the University of Strathclyde during the month of December.
We have lectures at both the University of Edinburgh and the University of Strathclyde during the month of December.
4 November 2010
Speaker Available for Edinburgh and East Lothian
The speaker has degrees in Engineering and Maths, and the talk will be aimed typically at S5 Higher Maths students who will be starting to think about possible subjects to study at university and in a future career.
The speaker has degrees in Engineering and Maths, and the talk will be aimed typically at S5 Higher Maths students who will be starting to think about possible subjects to study at university and in a future career.
20 October 2010
STEM Ambassador Roadshow
How can a STEM ambassador support you, your school and your curriculum?...find out more
How can a STEM ambassador support you, your school and your curriculum?...find out more
30 September 2010
Exploring links between STEM education and industry
For those teaching and working with young people in education: Is there anything you wish you could tell your students about working in or with STEM that you think could help prepare them better for study and/or work?
For those teaching and working with young people in education: Is there anything you wish you could tell your students about working in or with STEM that you think could help prepare them better for study and/or work?
23 September 2010
Join the Engeneration Membership Network
Engeneration aims to provide students between the ages of 13 and 19 years old with additional context for STEM learning.
Engeneration aims to provide students between the ages of 13 and 19 years old with additional context for STEM learning.
20 September 2010
Global Science Newsletter Issue 11
The Global Science Newsletter for STEM Ambassadors is available for download.
The Global Science Newsletter for STEM Ambassadors is available for download.
6 September 2010
Partnerships for excellence in science and engineering
The Royal Society's Partnership Grants scheme is now open. You can apply for up to GBP3000 to work with scientists and engineers on creative investigations that inspire students with the excitement and wonder of cutting-edge science or engineering research.
The Royal Society's Partnership Grants scheme is now open. You can apply for up to GBP3000 to work with scientists and engineers on creative investigations that inspire students with the excitement and wonder of cutting-edge science or engineering research.
30 August 2010
First Lego League Challenge
The Scottish leg of the worldwide FLL Challenge, which will be launched in early September, with the final tournament being hosted in Edinburgh University School of Informatics in early December.
The Scottish leg of the worldwide FLL Challenge, which will be launched in early September, with the final tournament being hosted in Edinburgh University School of Informatics in early December.
25 August 2010
NSEW 2011 Information Session
For all those interested in getting involved in NSEW 2011, but are unsure where to start, the British Science Association is running three Information Sessions in Scotland this autumn.
For all those interested in getting involved in NSEW 2011, but are unsure where to start, the British Science Association is running three Information Sessions in Scotland this autumn.
25 August 2010
NSEW 2011 Grant Opportunity
The British Science Association is once again offering a Grant Scheme for Scotland to stimulate and support science, engineering and technology events and activities for NSEW 2011.
The British Science Association is once again offering a Grant Scheme for Scotland to stimulate and support science, engineering and technology events and activities for NSEW 2011.
10 August 2010
Join the STEM Clubs Network
Some information on the various STEM Clubs available
Some information on the various STEM Clubs available
15 June 2010
Fantastic Plastic
Are you in S4 studying Chemistry or Product Design at Higher or Int2? Yes! Then this is the show for you!
Are you in S4 studying Chemistry or Product Design at Higher or Int2? Yes! Then this is the show for you!
7 June 2010
Feeding The Future - A World of Opportunities
Food and drink sustains life and all people need to eat and drink to maintain their health and wellbeing, therefore there will always be a food and drink industry to support this basic requirement.
Food and drink sustains life and all people need to eat and drink to maintain their health and wellbeing, therefore there will always be a food and drink industry to support this basic requirement.
3 June 2010
School-based projects aim to promote the understanding of industrial biotechnology
The National Non-Food Crops Centre, Technology Strategy Board and Scottish Enterprise are launching two Challenges: the Biofuels Challenge and the Biorefineries Challenge that will bring industrial biotechnology into the classroom. Topical, controversial and rich in links to the STEM curriculum, these two activities gives teachers the resources to bring some real life science into lessons.
The National Non-Food Crops Centre, Technology Strategy Board and Scottish Enterprise are launching two Challenges: the Biofuels Challenge and the Biorefineries Challenge that will bring industrial biotechnology into the classroom. Topical, controversial and rich in links to the STEM curriculum, these two activities gives teachers the resources to bring some real life science into lessons.
1 June 2010
East of Scotland Knex Regional Final
Some 24 teams of P6 pupils from Schools across the East Of Scotland gathered at the Falkirk Wheel to compete for a place at the UK Final on the 11th June 2010 at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
Some 24 teams of P6 pupils from Schools across the East Of Scotland gathered at the Falkirk Wheel to compete for a place at the UK Final on the 11th June 2010 at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, Cambridgeshire.
20 May 2010
Look out for the new van!
A very important part of the Global Science project has had a colourful make-over. Our van, which we use for transferring 'our kit' from school-to-school, venue-to-venue, has undergone a transformation that should catch everyone's eye. So don't be shy, if you see us, give us a wave!
A very important part of the Global Science project has had a colourful make-over. Our van, which we use for transferring 'our kit' from school-to-school, venue-to-venue, has undergone a transformation that should catch everyone's eye. So don't be shy, if you see us, give us a wave!
12 May 2010
SET Fair 2010 pt2
We've just uploaded another selection of video clips to YouTube of the SET Fair 2010
We've just uploaded another selection of video clips to YouTube of the SET Fair 2010
10 May 2010
YouTube Channel
We have just recently set up a YouTube Channel which will show some of the movies taken at our various events throughout the East of Scotland.
We have just recently set up a YouTube Channel which will show some of the movies taken at our various events throughout the East of Scotland.
5 May 2010
Inspire Me Training Days
The Inspire Me project has scheduled additional training days for June and September this year.
The Inspire Me project has scheduled additional training days for June and September this year.
27 April 2010
Industrial Biotechnology
We have two 'Challenges' relating to Biotechnology for 9-12 year olds and 13-16 year olds. The Biofuel Challenge and the Biorefinery Challenge.
We have two 'Challenges' relating to Biotechnology for 9-12 year olds and 13-16 year olds. The Biofuel Challenge and the Biorefinery Challenge.
15 April 2010
Edinburgh International Science Festival 2010
The 2010 Edinburgh International Science Festival kicked off on the 3rd April and goes on for 2 weeks until the 17th April.
The 2010 Edinburgh International Science Festival kicked off on the 3rd April and goes on for 2 weeks until the 17th April.
12 April 2010
The National Museum of Flight: Into the Future Event
The National Museum of Flight are looking for engineers working both in research and industry, to take part in their Into the Future Event on the 19th and 20th June 2010.
The National Museum of Flight are looking for engineers working both in research and industry, to take part in their Into the Future Event on the 19th and 20th June 2010.
10 March 2010
Grangemouth Science Festival Community Evening
The Grangemouth Science Festival Community Evening is being held on Thursday 11 March from 6-8pm at Grangemouth Sports Stadium.
The Grangemouth Science Festival Community Evening is being held on Thursday 11 March from 6-8pm at Grangemouth Sports Stadium.
4 March 2010
Practical Action Resources
For a range of innovative resources on sustainability, renewable energy and climate change with a global learning element we recommend you visit www.practicalaction.org.uk .
For a range of innovative resources on sustainability, renewable energy and climate change with a global learning element we recommend you visit www.practicalaction.org.uk .
23 February 2010
Into the Future
"Into the Future" at the National Museum of the Flight will take place between 19 - 20 June 2010 in East Fortune. The event will be a fun packed weekend.
"Into the Future" at the National Museum of the Flight will take place between 19 - 20 June 2010 in East Fortune. The event will be a fun packed weekend.
23 February 2010
Primary School Renewables Project
A Primary School Renewables Project and a build you own Biorefinery in Scotland project for High Schools are coming soon. Watch the Web site for more details and an application form.
A Primary School Renewables Project and a build you own Biorefinery in Scotland project for High Schools are coming soon. Watch the Web site for more details and an application form.
23 February 2010
Grangemouth Science Festival and Ineos Set Fair
Ineos Set Fair and Grangemouth Science Festival are holding an open evening on 11th March at Grangemouth Sports Stadium.
Ineos Set Fair and Grangemouth Science Festival are holding an open evening on 11th March at Grangemouth Sports Stadium.
23 February 2010
Global Climate Change Project
There are still a few spaces available for high schools in the East of Scotland to participate in The Global Climate Change Project.
There are still a few spaces available for high schools in the East of Scotland to participate in The Global Climate Change Project.
17 February 2010
Women In Stem Calendar
The Women in Stem Events Calendar can now be downloaded from the Global Science Website.
The Women in Stem Events Calendar can now be downloaded from the Global Science Website.
8 February 2010
Salters' Festival of Chemistry
The Salters' Festivals of Chemistry are an initiative of the Salters' Institute. Their objective is to help promote the appreciation of chemistry and related sciences among the young.
The Salters' Festivals of Chemistry are an initiative of the Salters' Institute. Their objective is to help promote the appreciation of chemistry and related sciences among the young.
1 February 2010
January UK Ambassador Newsletter
All Ambassadors can download a copy of January's UK Ambassador from the Global Science Website.
All Ambassadors can download a copy of January's UK Ambassador from the Global Science Website.
28 January 2010
Earth Watch Applications now being accepted!
Earthwatch is pleased to announce that they are now inviting applications for fully funded Educator expeditions in 2010.
Earthwatch is pleased to announce that they are now inviting applications for fully funded Educator expeditions in 2010.
26 January 2010
Scotland East January Ambassador Newsletter
January's Ambassador Newsletter is now available to be downloaded.
January's Ambassador Newsletter is now available to be downloaded.
18 January 2010
Grangemouth Science Festival 2010
Global Science have arranged a 'Community Evening' on the 11th March 2010 to launch this years 'Grangemouth Science Festival'
Global Science have arranged a 'Community Evening' on the 11th March 2010 to launch this years 'Grangemouth Science Festival'
8 January 2010
Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-2014 Annual Report
The Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-2014 Annual Report can now be downloaded from the Global Science Website.
The Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-2014 Annual Report can now be downloaded from the Global Science Website.
