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Next week on Thursday 7 April the Royal Society and the Royal Society of Edinburgh are teaming up to host an expert panel of researchers and educationalists for a discussion
on science education as part of the Edinburgh Science Festival.
When: Thursday 7
April 5.30pm-7.00pm
Where: Summerhall – Main Hall, Edinburgh, EH9 1PL
Ticket link:
http://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/event-details/science-education-why-do-we-need-it
The panel features:
Dame Julia Higgins – chemical engineer at Imperial, Fellow of the Royal
Society and Vice Chair of the Royal Society’s
Vision report
Professor Sally Brown – education researcher with an OBE for her service
to science research
Adrian Allan – science teacher and participant in the Royal Society’s
Partnership Grants Scheme
Professor Martin Hendry – Head of the University of Glasgow’s School of
Physics and Astronomy, a member of the LIGO collaboration, FRSE with an MBE for his services to the public understanding of science
Ross Martin – CEO of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry
and Chair for the discussion
This will be a fascinating discussion of the current state of science education and should appeal to anyone with an interest in education, policy or science in general.
It will be a great chance to have your own say on how you think science education may shape our children’s future.
Please feel free to circulate around science education circles and send any enquiries to
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Thanks
Jamie Upton
Public Engagement Officer
T +44 20 7451 2513
The Royal Society
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
London SW1Y 5AG
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