Outreach Programme
Outreach events 2011/12
Formula for the Future
Wednesday 21st September, Whiteknights Campus.
A day of talks and activities involving Chemistry, Pharmacy and Food Science for Year 12 students. Contact Dr. Rachel South (r.south@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3786127) for bookings and more information.
Teachers' Centre Annual Meeting
Tuesday 27th September, 4.30-6.30pm, Department of Chemistry.
An informal meeting to discuss future Teachers' Centre activities, with the opportunity to network over a cup of coffee. Please register by contacting Tina Cussen (chem-outreach@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788454)
University Open Day
Saturday 8th October, Saturday 22nd October and Friday 22nd June (tbc), 9.30am- 3.30pm. For more information contact the Student Recruitment and Schools Liaison Team: Tel. 0118 378 8618 or email student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk.
Spectroscopy Workshops
Wednesdays 12th October, 9th November, 7th December, 11th January, 8th February, 7th March and 2nd May, 1.00 - 3.00 pm, Department of Chemistry.
A fantastic opportunity for schools to visit the spectroscopy facilities at the University. After a short introductory talk, students will be shown round our recently-opened Chemical Analysis Facility, which includes NMR, IR and Mass Spectrometers. This will be followed by a problem-solving session in which students are given a problem, some clues and the relevant IR, Mass Spec. and NMR data to identify a number of compounds in a reaction series.
There is a charge for this event: £50 for groups of 9-15 students. £30 for groups of 8 students or less. We can accommodate a maximum of 15 students per workshop.
Contact Tina Cussen (chem-outreach@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788454) for booking.
Public Seminar: Chemistry in Space
Thursday 13th October, Henley Business School, Whiteknights Campus.
This evening seminar given by Dr. Matthew Almond from the Department of Chemistry is open to the general public. Contact events@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3784313 for more information.
National Science and Engineering Week
Wednesday 14th March
Event to be confirmed. Contact Tina Cussen (chem-outreach@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788454) for more information.
Salters' Festival of Science
Wednesday 9th May and Wednesday 16th May, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
Department of Chemistry.
Bookings to be made through the Salters' Institute on a first-come, first-served basis from 28th November 2011.
Contact festivalentries@salters.co.uk, www.salters.co.uk/festivals/
Food Science Summer School
2nd-4th July, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences.
This is an introductory course aimed at giving students an insight into studying Food Science at university and future careers within the food industry.
The Summer School is aimed at Year 12 students who are studying science subjects.
For further information and bookings contact Dr Paula Jauregi (p.jauregi@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788728) or Nikki Spong (n.spong@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3786468).
Food Science Teachers' Workshop
3rd July, Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences.
An opportunity for teachers to experience some of the activities undertaken by students on the Summer School and to learn more about how food science can be applied to the school curriculum.
For further information and bookings contact Dr Paula Jauregi (p.jauregi@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788728) or Nikki Spong (n.spong@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3786468).
Spectroscopy Masterclass
Tuesday 3rd July, 9.45am - 3.30pm, Department of Chemistry.
The annual Spectroscopy Masterclass will include short talks on Infrared and NMR spectroscopy and Mass spectrometry, a workshop session and instrument visits. After lunch there will be talks on applying for undergraduate chemistry courses and applications of chemistry in industry and the environment.
This year's Masterclasses were vastly oversubscribed and places for next year's event are offered to Teachers' Centre members on a "first-come, first-served" basis. The Masterclasses are intended for Year 12 students who have a particular interest in chemistry.
There is a charge of £20 for this event. If you would like us to pencil in places for your students now, please let us know as soon as possible. Please restrict groups to 15 students or less.
You can book online with the event booking form or contact Tina Cussen
(chem-outreach@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788454) for booking and information.
For the most up-to-date information, visit www.reading.ac.uk/chemistry/outreach
Outreach events 2010/11
National Science and Engineering Week Activities *** Fully-Booked ***
The Departments of Chemistry and Food and Nutritional Sciences are running two school science events to mark National Science and Engineering Week. One for Year 12, and one for Year 7-8.
"Chromatography for Food Applications"
Tuesday 15th March, 9.30-12.30, Food and Nutritional Sciences
*** Now Fully-Booked ***
This workshop for Year 12 students will consist of a practical session on the determination of caffeine content in Cola and a tour through our analytical facilities. There are 30 places available, and places are limited to 5 per school in the first instance. Depending on demand, we may be able to take additional pupils.
"Exploring Chemistry"
Wednesday 16th March, 1-3pm, Chemistry
*** Now Fully-Booked ***
This workshop for Year 7/8 students will involve a number of small experiments and demonstrations followed by an interactive talk entitled "Liquids, Crystals, Colours and Lights" given by Dr. Adam Squires. This event can be viewed as an enrichment and enhancement activity and will be most suited to pupils with a particular interest or aptitude for science. There are around 50 places, and we would envisage schools bringing up to 12-15 pupils.
For more information, or to book places for either of these events, contact Tina Cussen (t.cussen@reading.ac.uk , Tel. 0118 3788454).
Spectroscopy Workshops *** Fully-Booked ***
Wednesdays 8th December, 12th January, 9th February, 4th May
1.00 - 3.00 pm, Department of Chemistry, University of Reading.
A fantastic opportunity for schools to visit the spectroscopy facilities at the University. After a short introductory talk, students will be shown round our brand new Chemical Analysis Facility, which includes NMR, IR and Mass Spectrometers. This will be followed by a problem-solving session in which students are given a problem, some clues and the relevant IR, Mass Spec. and NMR data to identify a number of compounds in a reaction series.
There is a charge for this event: £50 for groups of 9-15 students. £30 for groups of 8 students or less. Please restrict groups to 15 students or less
Contact Tina Cussen (t.cussen@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788454) for booking booking. Admission is by ticket only and these may be restricted for each school, depending on demand.
Salters' Festival of Science
Wednesday 11th May and Wednesday 18th May 2011, 9:15 am - 3:30 pm
Department of Chemistry, University of Reading
Bookings to be made through the Salters' Institute on a first-come, first-served basis from 22nd November 2010.
Contact festivalentries@salters.co.uk, www.salters.co.uk/festivals/
Food Science Summer School
4th- 6th July 2011
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading
This is an introductory course aimed at giving students an insight into studying Food Science at university and future careers within the food industry.
The Summer School is aimed at Year 12 students who are studying science subjects.
For further information and bookings contact Dr Paula Jauregi (p.jauregi@reading.ac.uk, tel. 0118 3788728)
Food Science Teachers' Workshop
5th July 2011
Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading
An opportunity for teachers to experience some of the activities undertaken by students on the Summer School and to learn more about how food science can be applied to the school curriculum.
For further information and bookings contact Dr Paula Jauregi (p.jauregi@reading.ac.uk, tel. 0118 3788728)
Spectroscopy Masterclass *** Fully-Booked ***
Tuesday 5th July 2011
9.45am - 3.30pm, Department of Chemistry, University of Reading
The annual Spectroscopy Masterclass will include short talks on Infrared and NMR spectroscopy and Mass spectrometry, a workshop session and instrument visits. After lunch there will be talks on applying for undergraduate chemistry courses and applications of chemistry in industry and the environment.
This year's Masterclasses were vastly oversubscribed and places for next year's event are offered to Teachers' Centre members on a "first-come-first-served" basis.
The Masterclasses are intended for Year 12 students who have a particular interest in chemistry.
Please restrict groups to 15 students or less.
There will be a returnable deposit of £20 for this event (dependent on 90% attendance of places booked). If you would like us to pencil in places for your students now, please let us know as soon as possible.
You can book online with the event booking form or contact Tina Cussen (t.cussen@reading.ac.uk, Tel. 0118 3788454) for booking and information.