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Science Festival 17 June 2009
Chemist of the Year Gallery 23 October 2008
Schools in Oxfordshire nominated one outstanding Year 13 student for the Sixth Form Chemist of 2008 Award, hosted by The Society of Chemical Industry and OISSP. Prizewinners were presented with certificates and book tokens at the University of Oxford Physical and Theoretical Building, on Thursday 23rd October. Parents and teachers joined students who also had a guided tour of the Central Research Laboratories. Dr Hugh Cartwright made an intriguing demonstration of ‘Chemical Magic’ after which presentations were made by Professor Peter Atkins. Tom Kempton, Project Director of the OISSP, said, ‘the event is a chance to celebrate the talent of exceptional students within our county’s schools. The University and SCI’s involvement will raise aspirations and encourage students to apply their Chemistry skills in higher education and in industry.’
Celebration Event 14 October 2008
An audience of science teachers, head teachers and education experts from across Oxfordshire gathered at County Hall in October to celebrate science with Oxfordshire Independent/State Schools Partnership. This was an opportunity talk about how we encourage pupils to engage with science subjects and to extend their scientific knowledge and understanding. Guests were motivated by a stirring speech from Sir David King. He reminded us of the growing importance of science as we face the uncertainties of a changing world. OISSP presented delegates with it’s first resource pack for use in schools. The bespoke materials being developed by OISSP support the programme of schools science projects for 2008 and 2009.
Photographs by John Cairns Open the gallery?
Engineering and Technology launch event Gallery 26 February 2009
To celebrate the launch of the Engineering and Technology cluster project, pupils and teachers came together in central Oxford with the Go4SET team for a dynamic day of activities at Rutherford Appleford Laboratory University of Oxford.
GO4SET is an initiative from the Engineering Development Trust to stimulate interest in science engineering and technology. This is one of many projects and focuses on the supply and conservation of water in schools. Schools are invited to develop solutions for water conservation and will present them at an awards event next year.
Photographs by the Go4Set team. Open the gallery?
School Biologist of the Year 17 March 2009
Sixth form biologists were nominated by their schools to receive an award and prize at the Biologist of the Year event held at Oxford University Museum of Natural History in Oxford. Twenty eight prize winners also enjoyed a tour of the museum and a riveting lecture by Dr George McGavin.