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Hi all, Our pop-up-shop, the world first I emailed you about a few weeks ago is having its grand opening and press launch on Thursday. We have some special guests coming and what we really need is the word being put out there for people to come. Everyone who has any links in broadcasting, anybody who has twitter followers, YouTubers, bloggers, teachers in East Midlands - I am asking for a few minutes of your time to spread the word about or unique project - and hopefully it can continue as a new 21st century science communicate platform in more cities near you :) Anything you think will help, probably will - we really want broadcasters to come - and springboard our unique idea into the publics eye. Many thanks to all who help, however small :-) > Andrew Smith > > Creator of OneWordScience > > w: www.onewordscience.co.uk > e: [log in to unmask] > t: 07708218833 > Press Release: > 3-2-1-Ignition* is the ‘New Curiosity Shop’ > > An empty Nottingham city centre restaurant is to be transformed into the first science ‘pop-up’ shop in October. The temporary shop, to be called 3-2-1-Ignition* and located in the Cornerhouse centre, is designed to bring science and technology to the general public in a unique pilot project backed by the Nottingham City Council’s Science City initiative and partners from education and industry. > > The shop, developed by Nottingham based education company, Ignite!, is modelled on other shops in San Francisco and London where education workshops are linked to themed retail outlets – but this will be the first time a shop ‘selling’ science and technology activities will be set up in the UK. > > The space will contain demonstrations of cutting edge science research as well as innovative technology such as programmable computers and 3D printers. Schools will be able to book workshops on topics ranging from Earth Sciences to the workings of the brain, and members of the general public will also be able to take part in hands-on experiments and activities as well as pick up information about the science-based industries, courses and careers available in Nottingham. > > One particular feature of the 3-2-1-Ignition* shop will be workshops run by children from Lab_13 another Ignite! initiative where pupils manage their own science lab in school. > > Director of Programmes for Ignite!, Rick Hall, explained, ‘the idea behind 3-2-1-Ignition* is to bring the latest developments in science and technology to the general public in ways that they will find exciting, amazing and fun. We want this pilot to grow into a new kind of Curiosity Shop, where people can explore and investigate their own science interests.’ > > Cllr Nick McDonald, who holds the portfolio brief in the city council for jobs, skills and business, said, ‘Nottingham has a proud history of science and innovation and in recent years has built on this reputation to become a designated Science City. > > The city’s continued commitment to cutting edge science and technology is at the heart of Nottingham’s Growth Plan – the strategy to stimulate growth and enterprise. The city’s new Creative Quarter is designed to foster enterprise and innovation further boosting Nottingham’s scientific credentials. > > The science shop will help stimulate enthusiasm for science amongst young people and their families. I hope it enlightens them about the diverse range of career options that are available in the sector.” > The shop will be open from 15 to 31 October in the Cornerhouse centre, Nottingham, with normal shop hours, including some evening openings. The shop will also coincide with the Nottingham Games City Festival from 22-28 October. Information for the public about the shop, including schools bookings for workshops, is available fromhttp://ignitionpopupshop.wordpress.com > > > Notes for editors: > > A photo opportunity to show the shop in action and to coincide with a reception for local head teachers, scientists, heads of industry and politicians will be held on Thursday 18 October from 4.00pm(reception and official launch at 5.00pm). > > Funding for the project has come from the European Community via the European Science and Events Association, EUSEA and the PLACES programme; > > Partners in the 3-2-1-Ignition* pop-up shop include Nottingham Science City, Nottingham City Council, South Nottingham College, Bilborough College and New College Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and University of Nottingham, NHS Community Workforce team, Nottingham Games City. > > The full programme of workshops and activities available in the shop is available at http://ignitionpopupshop.wordpress.com and includes activities provided by the Science Council’s FutureMorph, British Geological Survey, Royal Society of Microscopy, the Institute of Making at UCL, the Royal Society of Chemistry, STEMNET, Young Engineers, Nottingham Hackspace, Medilink and Bio-city, Hands-on Science, Econolyst advance manufacturers. > > 3-2-1-Ignition* is managed by Ignite!, a Nottingham based not-for-profit company that specialises in creative programmes in education. Among its projects is Lab_13, a space in school managed by pupils for their own experiments. > > Andrew Smith > > > > Creator of OneWordScience > > w: www.onewordscience.co.uk > e: [log in to unmask] > t: 07708218833 > > Sent from my iPad ********************************************************************** Further information about the psci-com discussion list, including list archive, can be found at the list web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/psci-com.html You may also change your settings and subscribe/unsubscribe to psci-com from the web site. Psci-com is part of the National Academic Mailing List Service, known as 'JISCMail'. It adheres to the JISCMail Acceptable Use Policy: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/acceptableuse.html and to the JISCMail guidelines for etiquette: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/etiquette.html Email commands: 1. 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