Dear all,

Engineering? Plants? Climate change? Space? Whatever your interest, why not make it part of National Science and Engineering Week?

This autumn, the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) will be running a series of National Science and Engineering Week information sessions across the country from London to Inverness. 

These sessions are open to existing and new National Science and Engineering Week organisers, science communicators, teachers, industry and anyone else interested in running science, engineering and technology events and activities for the Week.  The sessions are a chance to find out about what's new for 2008, a chance to meet other organisers for advice and inspiration and a chance to ask us all your burning questions...

The events will include:

• information on the BA's theme and plans for NSEW 2008
• practical advice, support and resources for anyone interested in running his or her own event
• inspiration for activity ideas for schools, universities, museums and everyone else
• information on how to find funding for your event
• an opportunity to exchange ideas with other organisers in your area

These events are free but booking is requested.  For the full nationwide schedule of information sessions and for booking details visit
www.the-ba.net/the-ba/Events/NSEW/AboutNSEW/BriefingEvenings/BriefingEveningSchedule.htm

For general information on National Science and Engineering Week, go to www.the-ba.net/nsew

All the best, Joanna

NB: Please pass this on to any friends or colleagues that may be interested in attending this event…

CREST Star Investigators, the BA's brand new UK-wide award scheme that enables children to solve scientific problems through practical investigation is now up and running. The activities focus on thinking about, talking about, and doing science. For more details go to www.the-ba.net/creststar.

Joanna Rooke
Manager of Regional Programmes
the BA
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