Science For Society Courses

Science Courses for Secondary School Teachers

Courses in July 2012

Each course examines areas of direct or related interest to science modules within the British National Curriculum.  We are unable to offer places to those teaching abroad.  These highly valued courses are offered with no charge for tuition, food or accommodation.  We require a £50 deposit for places which is refunded on completion of the course.  

CHEMISTRY

Sunday 15 July to Friday 20 July 2012

Based at Cambridge University, this course provides an update on recent advances in Chemistry...
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Materials Science

Sunday 15 July to Friday 20 July 2012

Based at Cambridge University, this course provides an insight into a broad spectrum of modern materials spanning the physical sciences, engineering and biomedical applications.
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Particle Physics

Sunday 15 July to Friday 20 July 2012

Based at Brunel University, the programme will lead the delegates through the history and evolution of Modern Physics...
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Genetics

Sunday 15 July to Friday 20 July 2012

This intensive practical and lecture-based course provides understanding and teaching resources to teachers with little or no knowledge of molecular biology...
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Astrophysics

This course has been cancelled for 2012 but will resume in 2013

Based at Queen Mary, University of London, the course aims to inform and stimulate teachers with basic astrophysical knowledge...
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Mathematics

This course has been cancelled for 2012 but will resume in 2013

Based at Queen Mary, University of London, this course will inform and inspire teachers of advanced level mathematics and science-related subjects. Sessions will range from illuminating GCE Further Mathematics to explaining current research at Queen Mary and the application and relevance of modern mathematics in today's technology. The course will include a visit to the National Codes Centre at Bletchley Park. For further details, please see www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/goldsmiths
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Sustainable Energy

Sunday 15 July to Friday 20 July 2012

Based in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath, this course will provide teachers with an insight into the science behind the issues of energy and the environment and current scientific approaches to solving these problems.

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