Dear All,

Rocks? Rockets? Slime? Health? Whatever your interest, why not make it part of National Science and Engineering Week? To find out how, join us for a chat and a drink - we look forward to seeing you there!

National Science and Engineering Week 2007 (formerly National Science Week) takes place between 9 and 18 March. It is an opportunity for thousands of people of all ages to take part in science, engineering and technology activities across the UK.

This Autumn, the BA will be touring the country to run a series of briefing evenings.  These events will include:

·  information on the BA's plans and focuses for 2007
·  practical advice and support to anyone interested in running his or her own event
·  inspiration for activity ideas
·  information on how to find funding for your event
·  news on the new National Science and Engineering Week small grant scheme available for schools in challenging circumstances

·  an opportunity to network with other organisers in your area

These events are free but booking is requested.  To see the most up-to-date schedule and booking details, go online at www.the-ba.net/nsew or contact me on [log in to unmask] or on 020 7019 4937.

 
See below for the schedule so far….further dates and venues will be added over the next couple of weeks.

        5^th September           University of East Anglia, Norwich (as part of the BA Festival of Science)
        19^th September          Kendal Museum, Kendal
        20^th September          Redbrook Hotel, Whitchurch, Shropshire
        22^nd September          Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
        27^th September          Science Oxford, Oxford         
        4^th   October                   National Waterfront Museum, Swansea
        5^th October                     Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Portsmouth
        5th October                     Inverness College, Inverness
        10^th October                    Multi-faith Centre, Derby
        12th October                    Bioforce Ltd, Irvine
        16^th October                    South Kensington, London
        19^th October                    South Kensington, London
        19^th October                    Sensation, Dundee
        19^th October                    Edinburgh Zoo, Edinburgh
        24^th October                    Manchester Museum, Manchester
        25^th October                    Techniquest@NEWI, Wrexham

Finally, please circulate this email to individuals or organisations that you think might be interested in attending this meeting, or in keeping in touch with us about National Science and Engineering Week. If you are unable to attend the briefing evening but are interested in finding out more about the week or how to become an event organiser look online at www.the-ba.net/nsew

Kind Regards, Joanna Rooke

Virtual humans, mathematical music and the case of the four-legged duck: the BA Festival of Science is coming to Norwich from 2-9 September. To find out about the exciting programme of events throughout the city and beyond, visit http://www.the-ba.net/festivalofscience.

Joanna Rooke
National Science Week Officer
the BA
Wellcome Wolfson Building
165 Queen's Gate
London
SW7 5HD
T: +44 (0)20 7019 4937
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