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Funded by:
In partnership with:
National Science and Engineering Week
What is it?
When is it?
Where does it
take part?
Who takes part?
Why take part?
A 10 day celebration of science, engineering and technology held across the UK12 – 21 March 2010
Venues across the country – schools, universities, museums, theatres...
All sorts of people – teachers, academics, industry, politicians, artists, societies...
Loads of reasons...need another slide!
www.nsew.org.uk
• to promote what you do
• to develop science communication skills at a comfortable level
• to try something different with your audience – either the public or your school
• to raise the profile of your organisation
• to generate press coverage
• to find new or larger audiences
• to form collaborations or links with other organisations in your area
• to have fun!
• ....to take part in one of the largest science experiences in the country
Why take part?
...what types of activities/events should I run?
www.nsew.org.uk
The theme for 2010 is
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Earth…?
Space
GeologyConservation
HabitatsPopulations
Climate Change
Volcanoes
TornadoesWeather
Food
Biodiversity
Fossil fuels
The Moon
PlayHands-on activities
Lecture
Debate
Quiz
Guided Walk
Field trip Workshop
Competition
Exhibition
Film screening
Science busking
Demonstrations
www.nsew.org.uk
• Register your event • Regional and national press releases, listings, features• Ministerial visits• Marketing materials• NSEW certificate• Free prize draw for schools
• Evaluation & funding
Please let us know about your plans...
Marketing materials, on request
Posters – stickers – bookmarks – organiser leaflets
Mass participation
activities
Schools Competition
Endanger Rangers!
PR activity
Highlighting events and research
Our early plans...
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• Guide to funding is available from British Science Association.
• Here are some funders where deadline is soon:
Institute of Physics. Public Engagement Grant Scheme. Deadline 6th November 2009.
Royal Society of Chemistry. Education Initiatives fund. Deadline: 31st October 2009.
Wellcome Trust. People Awards Scheme. Deadline: 23rd October 2009
RCUK. National Science & Engineering Week Awards (NSEWA) 2010. Deadline: 2nd Nov 2009
Funding…
• The Small Grant Scheme for Schools – up to £500 for eligible schools. Contact [email protected]
• Funding criteria:• A) High proportion of pupils from ethnic minority
backgrounds• B) High proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals• C) Small school in a remote/rural location
What could I spend the money on?• Challenge pack activity resources• School quiz/competition prizes• Workshop leader fee• Resources for interactive displays/investigations
for other classes• Paying for transport for a field trip• Etc, etc… check out our website for 2009
award winner activities
• Deadline: 9th November 2009
Funds distributed by the British Science Association…
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• Sponsored by ETB • £500- £1000 prize money for each category • Categories include:
• Best Primary School Event (£500)• Best Secondary School Event (£500)• Best Engineering Event (£1000)• Best Science Event (£1000)• Outstanding Contribution (£1000)
• Self nomination will open November 2nd 2009 and close Feb 5th 2010
Event Awards in 2010…
• Schools who register an event online by February 8th for automatic entry – www.nsew.org.uk
• Over 120 prizes to give away to Primary and Secondary Schools:• Hands-on shows across England and Wales from
science made simple• Science Encyclopaedias and Science Experiment
books from Usborne Books• GCSE revision podcasts in Biology, Chemistry and
Physics for Secondary Schools from GCSEPod• Solar energy kits from Philip Harris
School Prize Draw
Prizes donated by:
www.nsew.org.uk
• Networking; • [email protected], • monthly e-newsletter
• Advice and resources• “How to…” guides• NSEW Activity Packs – What on Earth?• CREST/CREST Star Activities• Science on a Shoestring• Quiz• Online non-profit shop for prizes• Sciencelive• ...the NSEW team!
What we can also offer…
www.sciencelive.net
Science Live
NSEW TeamBritish Science AssociationWellcome Wolfson Building165 Queen’s GateLondonSW7 [email protected] 7019 4937
