Upcoming Events
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LFoS – Engineering Colouring Book Launch
Join us in Trinity Kitchen to get your hands on a FREE copy of the brand new Engineering Colouring Book, and help us as we try to colour in what may be the WORLD’S LARGEST colouring page! Meet the artists and our engineers, and find out more about engineering – what it is, how it…
LFoS – Bright Club Leeds
Suitable for adults only. A concept that originated in a North London pub, Bright Club aimed to discover what would happen if comedians, musicians, writers and academics came together to create an evening of live entertainment. These people were not necessarily professional comedians, and had not even necessarily performed before – in fact, they were…
LFoS – Explore the Power of Water
A fun packed day of practical science activities that will show how we can use water as a source of power. The event itself is free but usual admissions charges apply. Please contact us on 0113 378 2983 or email thwaite.mills@leeds.gov.uk for more details. See all our public events running during Leeds Festival of Science here….
Leeds Festival of Science 2016
The annual Leeds Festival of Science – now in its 11th year – offers an exciting programme of events to help enthuse and inspire everyone, with activities for key stages 2-5, and public events open to all. Schools can join us for just one session or make a day of it, and our public events…
Analysis and Spectroscopy Workshop
In this workshop, Y12 chemistry A level students work in groups to identify a common painkiller using melting point, thin layer chromatography and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. This is followed by a detailed analysis of the IR and NMR spectra. Other techniques may be covered on request.
How Mathematics is Taught in China
How Mathematics is Taught in China Kathryn Greenhalgh – Maths Lead, Yorkshire and the Humber Maths Hubs Date: Wednesday 3rd February Time: 7pm for a 7:30pm start. 35 MathsHubs have been funded by the DfE across the country. They are all led by practising teacher leaders of maths. The aim is to improve how maths…
Nature’s Light Show: Planetary Aurora – IoP Lecture
Public Lecture by the Institute of Physics. Nature’s Light Show: Planetary Aurora Dr Sarah Badman, Lancaster University Date: Wednesday 20th January 2016 Time: Tea, coffee and biscuits served from 6:30pm, for a 7pm start. The northern lights are an intriguing phenomenon sometimes visible in the night sky. Also known as the aurorae, these displays are…
Analysis and Spectroscopy Workshop
In this workshop, Y12 chemistry A level students work in groups to identify a common painkiller using melting point, thin layer chromatography and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. This is followed by a detailed analysis of the IR and NMR spectra. Other techniques may be covered on request.
IoP Teacher Day
A day for everyone teaching physics Lectures, masterclasses, workshops and more. All teachers of physics, technicians and trainees welcome. This popular day for everyone teaching physics is a mix of practical workshops, inspiring talks and congenial networking. Sessions concentrate on ideas to use in your labs and classrooms. Book via: slcs.ac.uk/rp003 Enquiries: enquiries@dyhne.slcs.ac.uk Cost: free – including refreshment IoP teacher…
Analysis and Spectroscopy workshop
In this workshop, Y12 chemistry A level students work in groups to identify a common painkiller using melting point, thin layer chromatography and infrared (IR) spectroscopy. This is followed by a detailed analysis of the IR and NMR spectra. Other techniques may be covered on request. This workshop is fully booked.