Tag Archives: South West
Small Particles make Big Splash
This month small particles have been making a big splash with pupils in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset schools. Over 3000 students and teachers have heard CERN & Bristol University physicist Dr Helen Heath talking about what is probably the largest physics experiment in the world – the Large Hadron Collider. Dr Heath was touring South West schools with [...]
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Another great Bath Taps Into Science Fair
For the 4th year running the Physics stand at Bath Taps Into Science made its presence felt, despite the biggest ever number of contributors at this year’s Hands-on Science Fair. Helped by an enthusiastic bunch of students from the Physics Department at Bath University, visitors produced plenty of noise from cups, coat-hangers, lolly-sticks and even a bin! The 2 [...]
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Discovering the sound of physics in Bristol…
Last week the ‘The Galleries’ Mall in Bristol echoed to the sound of science as shoppers were entertained and intrigued by the ‘Discover 2010′ event. Organised by the University of Bristol’s Centre for Public Engagement as part of National Science & Engineering Week this free, interactive exhibition showcased the latest research ranging from science & art to engineering & [...]
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Physics in a Primary School
Engaging young children about physics can sometimes be difficult, but Gavin Leithall and Paul Skrzypczyk, postgraduate physics students from the School of Physics, University of Bristol, visited Elmlea Junior School in Bristol on February 10th to do just this. They spent the day giving talks to six Year 3 and Year 4 classes as part of the school’s Science [...]
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Science for All at the Show