For further information and support contact the National Association for Gifted Children - www.nagcbritain.org.uk
All events advertised on this website are open access, meaning we accept applications from students on an individual basis. Places cannot be held provisionally or booked en bloc by any one school or group.
Places are not allocated on a first come/first served basis. All applications received by the closing date are considered on an equal basis.
Applications will be accepted up until 5pm on the close date by post or by fax.
Events are open to all secondary students in the East of England (Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex).
Free Places
A minimum of 10% of places are free of charge to students who are fulfill certain criteria.
If your child/ward is on the Free Schools Meal register in his/her school please tick option A) on page 3 of the form, and ask the school to stamp the form to/attach a letter to verify this.
If the child/ward is in the care of a Local Authority, please select option B) on page 3 and attach verification in writing either from the school or the Local Authority itself.
If your child/ward is under 16 and eligible for Free School Meals but opts not to claim them or your child/ward is 16 or over (and therefore not eligible for Free School Meals) but your total household income is less than £15,575 (07/08 tax year) then you should choose option C) on the form and attach a photocopy of one of the following:
• Income Support (IS)
• Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)
• Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
• Child Tax Credit, provided there is no entitlement to Working Tax Credit and annual income (as assessed by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) as of 6 April 2008 does not exceed £15,575
• The Guarantee element of State Pension Credit.
Subsidised Places
There are a further 30% of places charged at half price to students whose total household income is no more than £30810 (2007/08 tax year). You must attach a photocopy of either a Tax Credit Award Notice (TC602) or a P60 to the application form.
Notes
Photocopies of any personal financial documentation you attach will be destroyed/shredded once received and noted, and will not be retained on our files.
Both the number of free and subsidised places are limited and availability is dependant upon the pool of students applying for each event. Therefore students who receive financial assistance for one Excellence East event are not automatically entitled to similar assistance for further events.
Excellence East does not make a profit from its programme of events and all payments received are used for the provision of gifted and talented activities and their associated running costs.
Who is “Gifted and Talented”?
The Department for Children, Schools and Families defines gifted and talented learners as “children and young people with one or more abilities developed to a level significantly ahead of their year group (or with the potential to develop those abilities)”. More specifically the terms "gifted and talented" are defined as follows:
- 'Gifted' learners are those who have abilities in one or more academic subjects, such as maths and English, e.g. is recognised as referring to students who have shown marked ability or potential in one or more curriculum subjects.
Talented - is recognised as referring to students who have shown marked ability or potential in areas like sport, art, music or vocational subjects.
- 'Talented' learners are those who have particular abilities in sport, music, design or creative and performing arts. It includes those who are vocationally gifted.
- Other skills such as leadership, decision-making and critical/creative thinking are also taken into account when identifying gifted and talented learners.
What is the YG&T National Learner Academy?
The YG&T programme is designed to offer services which stretch and stimulate at least the top 10% of the brightest and most talented young learners in the country, engaging all gifted and talented learners aged 4–19 through a new National Learner Academy. Subject-specific provision is already available for those children and young people gifted in, for example, science, mathematics, modern languages, or talented in areas which include the creative arts, sports and drama. The National Learner Academy is also for those children and young people who demonstrate high ability or potential in vocational, leadership, entrepreneurial and cross-curricular skills. Membership of the new YG&T National Learner Academy is available for learners between the ages of 4 and 19. It gives you access to events, activities and information on a national basis. All G&T learners are eligible to join the YG&T Academy. This brings a number of benefits. Learners will become members of a special community where they can mix with like-minded peers and access wider support and opportunities. Opportunities include access to local and regional activities and also to a range of online services including discussion forums/fora and downloads. The programme is growing and developing the range of support and opportunities and it is anticipated that there will be around 50,000 places for G&T learners.
How can my child/ward register with the National Learner Academy?
If your child has been recognised as a gifted and/or talented by the G&T Lead Teacher at his/her school, he/she can self register at https://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/Register.aspx.
How do I contact the National YG&T Programme?
Helpline Helpline hours Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 17:00
Email: enquiries@ygt-cfbt.com
Telephone: 0845 602 1732
Fax: 0118 902 1732
http://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/
Does my child/ward have to be a member of the Learner Academy to book an Excellence East event?
No, but it would be in their own interests to join the National Learner Academy as it gives access to information and events throughout England, and is a good way to keep informed about national strategies and other developments.
Does my child/ward need to have his/her school's approval to attend an Excellence East event?
Yes, the application must be supported by the school and, if the event is during term time, have the school's permission to be away from lessons for the duration.
How is YG&T funded and where does this funding go?
YG&T is funded centrally through the Department for Children, Schools and Families. The vast majority of G&T funding is distributed to schools. Primary and secondary schools together received some £1bn last financial year (i.e. 2007-2008), to support personalised education for all pupils, including gifted and talented learners. The proportion of this funding that schools have available for gifted and talented education is decided locally. Funding from 2008-09 onwards is subject to the outcomes of the comprehensive spending review.
Does the student need to send any payment with an application form?
Yes payment should be included with the application form, but your cheque will not be banked until a place has been allocated to your child/ward. The reason we ask this is to speed up our administration and to allow us to accept applications as near to the closing dates as possible.
What happens to the cheque if a place is not allocated?
If you don't notify us that you would like the cheque returned in the post to you, we guarantee it will be destroyed/shredded on our premises. To notify us that you would like the cheque returned there is a question and tickbox at the top of page 3 of the application form.
Welcome to the Excellence East Student Zone. Here you will find answers to your questions about being a gifted and talented student and about Excellence East events. Take a look at the full calendar of events taking place in the Eastern Region. We look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Please do contact us if you have any queries.
THIS SECTION SHOULD GIVE YOU SOME USEFUL TIPS AND BACKGROUND ON EXCELLENCE EAST EVENTS. PLEASE USE THE ENQUIRY FORM ON THIS WEBSITE TO SEND US ANY OTHER QUERIES. WE CAN USE THEM TO ADD TO THIS PAGE OVER THE COMING MONTHS SO YOU SHOULD CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR NEW INFORMATION!
Do I need the application form signed by my school/teacher?
Yes, your school must support your application and, if the event is taking place during school hours, agree to you being away from lessons for the event.
Must a school nominate me for an event?
No, you can find out about events on our website and then approach your school to request support if there is an event you would like to attend.
Do I need to send any payment with the application form?
Yes you should send us your payment with your application form, but your cheque will not be banked until you have been allocated a place. The reason we ask this is to speed up our administration and to allow us to accept applications as near to the closing dates as possible.
What happens to the cheque if I'm not allocated a place?
If you don't indicate that you would like the cheque returned in the post to you, we guarantee it will be destroyed/shredded on our premises. To notify us that you would like the cheque returned there is a question and tickbox at the top of page 3 of the application form.
I have access to the Internet and I have an email address but I can't print off the application form. Can it be posted to me?
Yes, if you have access to email then send one to the email address at the bottom of the application form of the event you are interested in and we can pop it in the post to you. Please make sure you allow enough time for the form to be posted back to us by the cut off date.
I have access to the Internet but can't use email or print off forms, what can I do?
If you click on the Contact Us page you will see a listing on the left for General Enquiry Form. Open this and send us your name, contact telephone and postal details in the enquiry box along with informaton about the event you are interested in, and we will post the documents out to you.
Why do you have to register an interest in an event online but at the same time still have to download, complete and post an application form?
There are a number of different reasons for this. The information requested online speeds up our administration and it also gives us a second reference point if a handwritten form has a mistake in a phone number, an email address, etc. Another advantage is it allows us to track the likely number of applications we can expect to receive by a close date and plan accordingly. Finally we do require for legal reasons that certain statements be signed off with an original signature and retained on our files.
I've registered an interest in an event before the cut off, does it matter then if the form doesn't get to you by the close date?
Even if you register an interest you must still make sure the form arrives to us by the close date to be eligible for consideration.
If you post the form in time but it doesn't arrive by the close date, is this taken into account?
Excellence East accepts forms which are postmarked at least the day before a closing date, even if they are delayed in the post. We do not accept forms that are postdated on the day of closing or later.
If I fax you a form by the close date should I still also post it?
Yes, you still need to post the form as we need original authorisation signatures to retain on our files. Also we have had instances where faxes have transmitted very unclearly and have been difficult to read.
If I fax the form by the close date but it isn't posted to arrive on time, will the fax confirmation be accepted as making the cut off date?
If you fax us the application form, please also send in the original by post as soon as possible along with a copy of the fax transmission confirmation slip attached to the front clearly showing the date and time of sending. We will allow three working days for the original form to arrive after the closing date once you have attached a fax confirmation slip to the front of the application form.
Must the form be completed by me personally?
Yes, if you are applying for an event and you are capable of doing so you should complete the form yourself. Personal statements in or attached to the form should be in your own handwriting and using your own words. Demand for Excellence East events is high and it shows motivation and keen interest if a student takes the time to make this effort. An adult should not complete the form on your behalf and/or compose any personal statements for you.
There are cognitive problems/specific reasons why I can't complete the form myself in my own handwriting, what can I do?
In certain circumstances the form can be completed on your behalf but you need to ask your school to verify in writing the reason why you are unable to do so. Also if there is any written activity planned as part of an event we would need to know this information anyway to ensure you have your support needs taken care of.
How will I find out if I've been allocated a place?
Our primary source of communication will be by email both to your email address (if you have one) and your parent(s)/carer(s) email address(es). If you have been allocated a place, we will ask you if you wish to accept the place and request the event payment, if any, to be sent to the address in the email. Once we receive this we will post out to you all the information you will need for getting to and from the event. If you are unsuccessful we will also let you know by email.
Are payments refundable if I have to cancel?
Excellence East will endeavour to fill your place with another applicant if there is sufficient time to arrange this. Once we have reallocated your place we will arrange a refund. If you don't show on the day of an event, or cancel at very short notice, then payments are not refundable. Overall though Excellence East will do its best to try to give your place to another candidate and return your fee if at all possible.
Why are certain events more expensive than others?
It depends on many factors. We may have arranged coach transport for instance, or we may have a practical in a laboratory as part of the event, or the Excellence East office may have to incurr other charges for students on the day. Therefore to keep costs as low as possible we usually ask students to bring their own drinks and packed lunch, as any lunch provided on the day would need to be passed on to you in the event charge. We also may organise an event at a location where prepared food is not available or where certain dietary requirements can't be met or guaranteed.
What will I need to bring to an event?
As every event is different we will include a list in the event pack you will be sent once you have accepted a place.
What financial assistance is available for students who come from more disadvantaged backgrounds?
Every event will always have a minimum of 10% free places for students who are eligible for free school meals and in addition a minimum of a further 30% of places at half price for students whose total household income is below a certain level. You can find more details about financial assistance for places at the back of each application form.
National Pathology Week 3-9 November 2008
National Pathology Week is taking place from 3–9 November 2008. This will be the first time that a week has been set aside to promote the role of pathology in the UK. National Pathology Week aims to highlight pathology’s impact on the health of the population. We want to involve as many people in the UK through a range of fun, free and exciting events. http://www.nationalpathologyweek.org/events/index.phpNational Learner Academy Events
The National Learner Academy, part of the national YG&T Programme run by CfBT, has a range of national events and online activities which you can search at http://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/Catalogue/CatalogueSearch.aspx
The Plus new writers award — bring maths to life and win an iPod!
Plus magazine is giving aspiring writers a chance to win an Apple iPod in a competition that opens this month. The award-winning magazine is seeking entries about any mathematical topic from university and secondary school students as well as the general public. For more details and to make an application, log onto http://plus.maths.org/competition/index.html
All events advertised on this website are open access, meaning we accept applications from students on an individual basis. We also facilitate school group bookings where we can, and teachers should email the relevant coordinator for details.
Payment should be sent with your application form and cheques should be made out to the higher education institution organising the event, eg University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia. Cheques will not be banked until you have been allocated a place.
Where an event is oversubscribed, places will be allocated as completed application forms are received.
If you are not allocated a place, Excellence East guarantees that your cheque will be destroyed/shredded,
You will find more information and clarification on the Frequent Q&A page in the Student Zone. It's a good idea to read this page before you apply for an event as it covers a good number of expected queries from students.
Step 1 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST ONLINE
Firstly you should check our Full Calender of Events in the Student Zone. If you see an event advertised that you would be keen to attend please click the column "Register Interest Here". This doesn't commit you to anything until you actually send us the signed application form
So please note that registering an interest in any event is not the same as a confirmed online booking and it does not guarantee you a place - you still have to download the application form, complete it in the normal way and fax/post it into us (see the Students Frequent Q&A page for more details on complying with closing date requirements)
Step 2 DOWNLOAD, PRINT OFF AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM
Once you've registered an interest online, please click Download. This will bring up a PDF of the application form which you can save and/or print off.
The application form contains various sections and you should read them carefully before you start to complete it. Please ensure you download the specific application form for your particular event, as there can be differences in the academic/subject criteria and the personal statement requirements will also differ from event to event.
If you are requesting financial assistance for an event make sure you fill out Section E correctly and attach the required documentation.
(From time to time we organise large lectures or film screening for which an online registration is sufficient to book a place and a notice to let you know this will download instead of the usual application form).
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Please enter the News Room on this website where you will see a news page for each of the Excellence East Hub partners and their various Open Days gathered in one place.
Open Days are held for Year 12 students only unless otherwise stated.
about us
University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge is a confederation of Colleges, Faculties and other institutions. It is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres, and a self-governed community of scholars, comprising 31 Colleges and over 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions.
Each College is an independent institution with its own property and income. The Colleges appoint their own staff and are responsible for selecting students, in accordance with University regulations. The teaching of students is shared between the Colleges and University departments. Degrees are awarded by the University.
The University is known worldwide for the excellence of its teaching and research and the quality of its graduates. These high standards are the result of both the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge and by its extensive resources, including libraries, museums and other collections. Undergraduate teaching consists not only of a variety of lectures, seminars and practical classes, but also more personalised teaching arranged through the Colleges.
University of East Anglia
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is an internationally renowned university based in a campus that provides top quality academic, social and cultural facilities to over 13,000 students. Over 300 courses are available to students at the University of East Anglia.
The University was founded on the principle of interdisciplinarity which allows students to select a wide range of course options and to combine specialist study with complementary subjects. Students register within a specific School of Study but can also select units offered by other Schools.
The University is ranked amongst the top three for student satisfaction according to the first National Student Survey and in the top 20 in the UK by the Sunday Times. It also came top of the most recent research effectiveness league table published by Research Fortnight.
Located in 320 acres of rolling parkland but just two miles from the centre of the cathedral city of Norwich the University is adjacent to the Norwich Research Park which is home to over 1,000 scientists working in several world ranked institutions.
Anglia Ruskin
Anglia Ruskin University was awarded university status in 1992 and today we are one of the largest universities in the East of England with over 20,000 students. Our main campuses at Cambridge and Chelmsford attract students not only from the East of England but in increasing numbers from mainland Europe and from further afield. The academic community is grouped into five Faculties which cover an array of subjects including english, creative and performing arts, social sciences, education, health, social care, life sciences, communications technology, computer science, architecture, sustainable construction, planning and business management. For further information please visit www.anglia.ac.uk
University of Bedfordshire
The University of Bedfordshire is committed to providing an effective and supportive learning environment for all its students, providing challenging and innovative teaching and learning. The University was created in August 2006 following the merger between the University of Luton and DMU’s Bedford campus, and since that time we have achieved outstanding success, with high quality teaching, outstanding student support and excellent personal, career and professional development. We work closely with employers on our curriculum whilst forging close links with UK companies to provide a broad range of training and industry accredited programmes. For more information please visit http://www.beds.ac.uk/
University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is an ambitious and entrepreneurial university that offers excellence in learning, teaching and research and puts students at the heart of its activities. It’s a model of a 21st century university, international, business-facing and business-like in approach - making it distinctive in an ever-changing higher education environment. Its £120 m new de Havilland campus is acknowledged as Europe’s most significant higher education development in the last 20 years and is part of over £200 m spent on new investment. A further £100 m is committed for the next five years. The University is also one of the region’s largest employers with over 2,500 staff and a turnover of more than £160 million. It has a student community of over 24,000, including more than 2,000 international students from over 85 different countries and a global network of over 100,000 alumni. For more information, please visit www.herts.ac.uk
Sutton Trust
The Sutton Trust is a charity founded in 1997 by Sir Peter Lampl with the aim of promoting social mobility through education. The Trust’s focus is on improving educational opportunities for non-privileged young people through research and policy work as well as practical projects. In the last decade, the Trust has funded a range of initiatives spanning the early years, primary and secondary school, further and higher education and access to the professions. Please visit www.suttontrust.com for more information.
Villiers Park Educational Trust
The Trust is recognised as a national expert in provision for post-16 Gifted and Talented students. It has over forty years’ experience of working with able students and their teachers – approximately 2,000 delegates take part in over 100 Villiers Park activities each year. Courses are held at its residential conference centre near Cambridge and at schools, colleges and universities nationally. Projects in partnership with Young Gifted and Talented include the provision of online extension activities for AS/A2 students at www.ygtactivities.org.uk. An advisory service supports FE and Sixth Form Colleges’ use of Institutional Quality Standards. Please go to http://www.villierspark.org.uk for more information about us and our range of G&T activities for 2008/2009
What are Excellence Hubs?
CfBT Education Trust, in its role as manager of the YG&T Programme, has established nine regional Excellence Hubs led by higher education institutions. Hubs are established partnerships of higher education institutions (HEIs) in each of the nine English Government Office regions. Working closely with the established gifted and talented Regional Partnerships of schools and local authorities, Hubs are a key delivery partner for the YG&T Programmme bringing a wealth of expertise and resources to learners and schools.
Each Hub seeks to make best use of local, regional and national expertise, with the aim of maximising learning opportunities for gifted and talented learners. The Excellence Hubs deliver a diverse range of outreach provision to gifted and talented learners including master classes, specialist subject activities and blended/online learning within and beyond the school year.
Excellence East is the Hub for the six East of England counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex.
YG&T National Learner Academy
Membership of the new YG&T Learner Academy is available for learners between the ages of 4 and 19, subject to validation by their school or college. The Learner registers as an associate and submits an online application for full membership to their school or college. The school or college will approve or decline the application, and the learner will be notified in due course. Discussions with the school/college Leading Teacher for G&T may be appropriate.
CfBT Education Trust
The Young Gifted & Talented (YG&T) programme is managed by CfBT on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). CfBT is a not-for-profit organisation, registered charity - number: 270901. CfBT Education Trust is a leading education consultancy and service organisation. Its objective is to provide education for public benefit both in the UK and internationally. Established 40 years ago, CfBT Education Trust employs more than 2,000 staff worldwide who support educational reforms, teach, advise, research and train. A diverse not-for-profit organisation, it re-invests around £1million of its surpluses every year for practice-based educational research.
To find out how to register for the Learner Academy please refer to the following :
YG&T Helpline
Helpline hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 17:00
Email: enquiries@ygt-cfbt.com
Telephone: 0845 602 1732
Fax: 0118 902 1732
http://ygt.dcsf.gov.uk/
Contact Addresses
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Sanctuary Buildings
Great Smith Street
London SW1P 3BT
Telephone: 0870 000 2288
Website: www.dcsf.gov.uk
Young Gifted & Talented
CfBT Education Trust
60 Queens Road
Reading RG1 4BS
http://www.cfbt.com/
The Eastern Region Gifted and Talented Partnership (ERGTP) comprises the eleven Local Authorities in the East of England and also the Excellence East Hub which provides outreach and enrichment activities for secondary learners in the Universities of Cambridge, East Anglia, Anglia Ruskin, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, along with the Villiers Park Educational Trust.
We work to a government contract to promote Gifted and Talented education across the region, specifically to support teachers and schools in developing their provision for very able children and young people, and to provide additional opportunities and experiences for these pupils.
Since our launch in 2006 we have provided 9 regional conferences covering a range of subjects and specialist areas. These have been attended by over 750 teachers from schools across the region.
We have also provided a substantial number of Saturday and other out-of-school activities that have supplemented those offered by Local Authorities and others. Examples of these opportunities include: science masterclasses in Bedfordshire; classical theatre in Essex; robotics in Norfolk; architectural design in Hertfordshire; Motivational Master Classes in Cambridge, Hatfield and Bedford.
A major part of our work is focused on improving the achievement of children in care. We have provided multi-agency training and additional opportunities for groups of children to extend their learning. The Climate Change Challenge, for example, involved 18 students from Norfolk and Suffolk in a year long project culminating in a smaller group attending the United Nations Student Conference in Stavanger, Norway.
Contact details for your G&T Lead in your local authority can be found in the Useful Links page under Further Information on this website.
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If you have a general enquiry about the Excellence East programme and wish to contact us please complete the form below and one of our representatives will be in touch.
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
James Ringer
Outreach Officer
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge Campus
East Road
Cambridge CB1 1PT
Email James.Ringer@anglia.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Diana Saulsbury
Excellence Hub Co-ordinator
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton LU1 3JU
Email Diana.Saulsbury@beds.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Dr Ian Herrington
Projects Officer
UK Recruitment & Access (Education Liaison)
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
Herts AL10 9AB
Telephone 01707 286462
Email i.r.herrington@herts.ac.uk
EASTERN REGION GIFTED AND TALENTED PARTNERSHIP (ERGTP)
Linda Prestidge
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Luton LA/ERGTP Chair
Children and Learning
Luton Learning Resource Centre
Strangers Way
Luton, LU4 9ND
Telephone 01582 531107
Email linda.prestidge@luton.gov.uk
SUTTON TRUST
James Turner
Director of Policy
The Sutton Trust
111 Upper Richmond Road
London
SW15 2TJ
Telephone 0208 788 3223
Email james.turner@suttontrust.com
Web www.suttontrust.com
VILLIERS PARK
Richard Gould
Director
Villiers Park Educational Trust
Royston Road
Foxton
Cambridge CB22 6SE
Telephone 01223 872601
Email rg@villierspark.org.uk
Web www.villierspark.org.uk
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A range of G&T related guidance and other documents for downloading have been included on this page
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Eastern Region Gifted and Talented Partnership Newsletters and Updates
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1221491196_ERGTP Newsletter Jan 2008.pdf
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Excellence East and the University of Cambridge are delighted to announce a major new and intensive series of ten challenging Expert Master Classes on Saturday afternoons in Chemistry for AS Level students, led by Dr Peter Wothers, Teaching Fellow in the Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge.
Dr Wothers was one of the team of experts involved in The Discovery Channel's recent series "The Big Experiment" and his annual fun and explosive (in more ways that one!) lecture during the Cambridge Science Festival is always a sellout and the most popular event on the Festival's calender. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Chairman of the 2009 International Chemistry Olympiad and a published author, Dr Wothers is passionate both about Chemistry itself and communicating this enthusiasm to students.
The classes are for gifted and talented Year 12 students and will cover contemporary material of interest to chemists and society as a whole, including the synthesis of medicines, analytical chemistry and green chemistry.
There are 100 places on offer, with 10 places free of charge to students whose total household income is less than £15,575 (2007/08 tax year) and a further 30 places at half price (£50) to students whose total household income is less than £30,810 (2007/08 tax year). Please see Section F of the application form for further details.
They will take place on Saturdays from 12 noon to 4.30pm in the Department of Chemistry in the University of Cambridge, and are aimed at students who have a passion for Chemistry, who are considering this or a related science subject as a potential undergraduate choice, and who would like to work with Department of Chemistry staff and undergraduates over a short intensive period.
Students should be aware that these classes are not designed as revision type sessions based on the A Level syllabus with the aim of improving A level grades.
They are a unique opportunity to develop and deepen your knowledge and understanding of this area of science, in some cases beyond the A Level syllabus, in a university environment with a top expert from the University of Cambridge.
Applicants must be taking Chemistry and Maths at A Level and have achieved top grades at GCSE in both subjects.
The series will commence on Saturday 25 October and the other 2008 dates are 8 November, 22 November and 6 Dec 2008. Following the Christmas/New Year break the classes will recommence on 10 January and continue on 17 and 31 January, 7 February and 21 February, with the final class being held on 28 February.
Due to the high volume of enquiries the closing date for applications has now been extended to Monday 20 OCTOBER 2008.
As this date is now later, applicants should include payment with their application (see Page 3 of the revised application form for more details). Cheques to be made payable to the "University of Cambridge".
For convenience and challenge, the University lecturers will be making some use of Chemistry Olympiad materials in the Expert Master Classes. Prospective applicants who are unfamiliar with these materials can check them out at www.chemistryolympiad.co.uk. This should give you an idea of the level of challenge we will be providing in this series.
22 October 2008 to 2 November 2008
Following on from the success of the Cambridge Science Festival, a new Festival of Ideas in arts, humanities and social sciences will take place in Cambridge, from 22 October to 2 November 2008, organised by the University of Cambridge and involving numerous museums and departments, and collaborating with several educational and community partners.
There will be the chance for students of all ages to understand more about the world we live in, on a global and local scale - from politics to the study of different cultures to the stories behind paintings, hidden trails around the city of Cambridge and beyond. There will be talks, performances and discussions to get you thinking. Find out how to take your interests further, watch fascinating performances and discover how the study of arts, humanities and social sciences helps us understand vital issues past, present and future.
An important part of the Festival will involve reaching out to young people and stimulating their interest in history, literature, politics, art and much more. The first Saturday of the fortnight - 25th October - will be a Family Day with scores of activities for children of all ages on offer, including sessions on how to write a mystery story with author Caroline Lawrence, a family open afternoon dispelling myths about Vikings, Celts and Anglo-Saxons with hands-on activities such as making paper model Viking ships and poetry readings and a drumming workshop.
The event, the first of its kind in the UK to celebrate the arts, humanities and social sciences, will offer visitors of all ages the chance to understand more about the world we live in, on a global and local scale, and will include well known figures such as the BBC's Evan Davis, Michael Howard MP, Doug Richard of Dragon's Den, Professor John Carey and linguist David Crystal.
Subjects covered will range from politics, Europe, arts entrepreneurship, different cultures and the stories behind paintings to hidden trails around the city of Cambridge and beyond. There will be thought-provoking talks by leading academics, visits from well-known alumni, performances, department open days, language workshops, school visits and discussions, all held in colleges, departments, galleries and museums around Cambridge.
One of the key launch events will be a debate with Professor John Carey, Claire Fox, Director of the Institute of Ideas, philosopher Julian Baggini and Adrian Monck, professor of journalism at City University, about the point of studying the arts, humanities and social sciences in today’s "knowledge economy". The Festival will also feature a discussion of arts and social enterprise entitled ‘The arts mean business‘ featuring Doug Richard of Dragons Den. The BBC’s Evan Davis will be taking part in a discussion about the importance of economics in everyday life. He will speak about five things everyone should know about economics.
Other debates lined up include a discussion on the limits of European integration with Michael Howard, Vince Cable and Stephen Wall, ex-UK ambassador to the European Union, and a panel discussion on social networking with AOL Europe’s director of social networking, the head of social networking at The Guardian and a representative from a new study by BT into the impact of social networking on relationships.
The full programme of events is available to download on this page. So please join us for events in history, literature, languages, drama, art and much more - we look forward to seeing you!
Joanna Taylor
Excellence East Coordinator
University of Cambridge
1221651214_Cambridge Festival of Ideas Programme.pdf
During the summer holidays, Excellence East ran a summer school at the University of East Anglia for Gifted and Talented young people from across the Eastern Region. The summer school was entitled “Science and Society” and students aged 12 to 14 travelled from Norfolk, Suffolk and as far as Southend-On-Sea to attend. Places on the summer school were extremely competitive as Excellence East received 2 applications for every available place. However, 40 students were selected and they enjoyed a week of science and society-based activities. The intention of the week was to give the students an insight into science at university and to study topics that they do not get the opportunity to study whilst at school. The students spent the week working towards creating an informational poster for young people of their own age on the importance of science within society.
Dr Bruce Lankford, Head of Development Studies at UEA, began the week with an inspiring and interactive workshop based on his River Basin Game. The students learnt about the complexities of ensuring that all farms within a community in Tanzania have access to water. The week continued with a Biology day in the hi-tech George Duncan Teaching Laboratory called “Crime Scene Investigation UEA”, run by Dr Colwyn Thomas. The day was packed with new and exciting activities for the students, as they investigated forensic science techniques and used university equipment to look at their own DNA. One student stated, “I have learnt a lot about DNA from the Biology day, which I really enjoyed. I would like to be a forensic scientist when I’m older [and] it really increased my interest”.
On Wednesday, the UEA summer school students took a trip to the University of Cambridge and spent the day calculating their own Carbon Footprint. Whilst they were enjoying their field trip, UEA played host to 50 Cambridge summer school students.
On their return to the UEA, they took part in a robotics workshop led by Dr Stephen Laycock. They learnt about the use of robots in society and were given the opportunity to programme their own robots and experience the results. The week continued as Dr Jill Austin led the students in a debate about whether or not we should colonise space. She also gave the students the opportunity to design their own space station. The final workshop of the week took place in the Pharmacy Dispensary at the UEA, as Dr Debi Bhattacharya ran a fascinating session on health economics, a principle that many had never explored.
Throughout the week, the students worked in groups on their posters, supported by UEA Student Ambassadors. On Friday afternoon 60 parents, guardians, grandparents and siblings came to see the final student presentations. The posters and presentations that the students produced were extremely impressive and reflected all of their hard work and commitment. A judging panel chose a winning group and presented them with a prize. Finally, each student received a certificate celebrating their involvement and completion of the Excellence East summer school.
It was a truly rewarding week for everyone involved. The students met lots of new friends that they intend to remain in touch with and many hope to return to the UEA for future Excellence East events.
Plus new writers award — bring maths to life
Maths is the language of the universe, so what have you got to say?
Plus is looking for the science writers of the future, who can make mathematics lively and interesting for a general audience. The Plus new writers award gives our readers a chance to join our acclaimed list of authors, including physicist Stephen Hawking, mathematician and writer Marcus du Sautoy, and NASA astronaut Michael Foale.
The competition is open to new writers of any age and from any background who can explain a mathematical topic or application they think the world needs to know about.
The winning entries will be read by an international audience of over a hundred thousand in the June 2009 issue of Plus, and the winners will receive an iPod, subscriptions to the journal Nature, and signed copies of popular maths books by some of the best science writers today.
The competition will be judged by three prominent mathematicians and science writers — judges in previous years have included the acclaimed mathematicians and writers Ian Stewart, John D Barrow and Marcus du Sautoy.
The closing date is March 31st 2009.
There are three categories in this competition: secondary school and sixth form students, university students (both undergraduate and postgraduate) and the general public.
If you think you can share your passion for maths with the general public, download the entry documents on the right and get writing!!
Weblink: http://plus.maths.org/competition/index.html
1221570274_Plus New Writers Rules of Entry.pdf
1221570297_Plus Copyright Agreement.pdf
1221570320_Plus New Writers Guidelines Secondary Students.pdf
1221570341_Plus New Writers Entry Form.pdf
Fifty pupils from schools all over East Anglia took part in th 2008 Excellence East Summer School, held during the week of 4 to 8 of August, and based at Cambridge University Department of Engineering
All have been identified by their schools as gifted and talented. The theme for the week was Science and Society. The summer school was significantly oversubscribed so a special Science Day event was held on 28 August for thirty other G&T students who had applied but were unfortunately not allocated places.
Participants, who ranged in age from 11 to 14, were invited to enter diaries that described their experiences into a competition. Fourteen-year-old Alice Smith, who goes to Northgate High School in Ipswich, produced the winning diary. Here it is!
Monday
"What on earth should I wear?!" I questioned Mum as I panicked about my first day. Okay, so it wasn't a new school, as I'd only be there for five days. But it was over 50 new people and a new place, and I wanted to look right. Would I stand out? What was the dress code? What would everyone else be wearing?
At this point, you may be thinking about how irrelevant choices of clothes are in my diary of a science summer school at Cambridge University, but it's not. It's all about presumptions and stereotypes. I'll admit that I imagined a bunch of super-human geniuses wearing shirts and smart trousers with freshly polished shoes, but that's just not me. So I wore what I felt comfortable in…
… as did everyone else. Walking into the hall was like diving into a small sea of colour, and everyone looked so different and unique. We were all glancing round the room, and soon began talking to each other. I quickly made new friends and learnt about where they were from and their hobbies. It then occurred to me that the easiest way to fit in is to stand out, because with diversity comes unity. Everyone was different and yet we were all here for the same reason: science. This was the first thing I learned. Then the planned lessons began.
The first half of Monday was spent learning about 'Brains, Atoms and Galaxies' through a talk by Dr Peter Wothers. We were introduced to Spectroscopy which is basically about light and wavelengths, but a bit more in depth. This information was new to all of our ears, and we'll be grateful to have a head start when we begin studying it in school.
On a slightly more random note, I feel it necessary to point out how nice the food was. There were biscuits, fruit, fruit juice and water available throughout the day, and at lunch time several platters of tiny sandwiches were brought out, looking all fancy and neatly chopped. (One of my friends ate 12 of them which was really funny, quite amusing) But yeah, they tasted great. Good brain food, which is definitely what we all needed by mid-day.
After lunch, Dr Willem Rens taught us about DNA, chromosomes and genetics. I find it really interesting to see how our bodies work. We also began to discuss our For/Against points for Friday's debate. Monday's statement was 'We all have the right to know what is in our genes' and we talked about who owns the information contained in our cells and what could happen if we find genetic links to intelligence or beauty.
Tuesday
We spent the whole of Tuesday doing a Carbon Footprinting workshop, which involved learning about how big people's eco-footprints are, which is how much of the Earth's resources they use. We looked at comparisons between the averages in different countries.
I found this day really interesting and useful because I'm quite environmentally friendly and care a lot about global warming and the Earth in general. I think people need to start thinking carefully about slowing down this process and we talked about ways to do this. What really annoys me is why people can't ride bikes more instead of those ridiculously huge 4x4s. Oh AND people who waste electricity and water. Seriously, there's just enough to go around so stop hogging the Earth… Haha, rant over.
At lunchtime, we ate while watching a video of a science lecture by Dr Peter Wothers, the guy we had on Monday. He did these amazing explosions and the crowd on screen kept 'ooh'-ing and 'aah'-ing - which, admittedly, we did too, because science like that is actually VERY cool.
To finish the session, we did group presentations of carbon footprints we'd calculated earlier. Each group was given a person from a country and told to design their lives, and then work out how much of the Earth's resources they were using. Our person was from China, and we were surprised at how accurately we'd estimated his carbon footprint to be. It was almost exactly the same as the official average estimate. Nicely done, hey?
PS. I really like how we're put into different groups so often. I feel like I meet at least five new people a day and become friends with all of them. Socializing is fun.
Wednesday
We went to the UEA (the University of East Anglia) on Wednesday, and it was interesting to see what another university is like.
We began by splitting into groups and being shown round the campus while answering some quiz questions and completed a word search. The answers were provided by our 'tour guide' who was a student helper from UEA. It was a lot of fun and, again, I made some more friends.
Lunch was NICE. Quiche and sandwiches and fruit and cakes and juice… I promise I'm not obsessed with food. Ok, just the tasty stuff.
After lunch we did an activity about water issues in Africa and how to share it out evenly. This involved a game and a lot of thinking, and we had to contribute ideas for how people would receive equal amounts of water for themselves, their livestock and their crops. It was amazing to us that people in Africa sometimes argue over something we in Britain take for granted and have to simply turn a tap for.
Thursday
Thursday was a bit of a biology day. The day was broken up into four chunks and we received a lecture in each, and did an activity or joined in a group discussion.
Firstly, we did a workshop called 'DNA Detectives' where Dr Elizabeth Callery told us the story of the Russian royal family, including the murders and the Anastasia situation which took place afterwards. We examined DNA codes in small groups together and unravelled the mystery ourselves which was really fun. I love TV shows like CSI so it was interesting to see how they do it in real life.
Secondly, we were taught about 'Stem Cells' by Dr Jason Wray, and what the future could hold for them. This involved a lot of group talking, and I like talking so it was all good.
We then looked at 'Tissue Engineering' and were talked to by Dr Matthew Lim. He explained about how to create tissue and this followed on nicely from the stem cells. He showed us a video of this amazing medical breakthrough where the heart of a dead rat was taken, and the cells inside were dissolved so just the protein and structure of the heart remained. Scientists then injected the empty heart with a couple of cells from a live rat's heart, and once they'd multiplied enough, the heart started beating again! Wow!
Lastly, a lady named Hetal Patel told us loads about cancer. Shocking facts and figures made 'put on that sun cream!' seem like less of a parenting nag. I never really understood it very well before, even though it's an issue often spoken about in the media. But now I know quite a lot, as she explained the science behind cancer; what actually happens as it develops and how to treat it.
Friday
This was our final day. We went over to the Cavendish Laboratory and did some practical work to do with physics and light. We ended up making basic telescopes that actually worked quite well. It was interesting to see how they work and we were all surprised at what a simple concept they are… And yet the big ones help us see thousands of miles into space!
We then returned to our lecture room and after lunch, (a party lunch!) we began the debate which would be our last activity as part of the summer school.
Members from The Triple Helix Society, which is a group that looks at science in society, helped us. We were split into eight groups and given a for/against on a particular statement. Each 'for' group had an 'against' group who they would debate with.
Our statement was 'This house believes organ donors should be paid for donating their organs', and we were against it.
I was one of the speakers, along with my team-member Michael Free. I began with a bit of silly acting… 'We're here on Bargain Hunters with our two teams who will battle it out to win some fantastic used items. Up for grabs today are a pair of lungs, a pancreas and a liver. And remember, the highest bidder lives!' Michael then asked the audience to raise their hands if they thought that was weird (which it so blatantly was - we got loads of hands up and quite a few people laughed), and he continued addressing our point.
The judges decided that we won our argument which we were really pleased about as we had thought a lot about what to say.
The other arguments were to do with knowing your DNA information, investing in space exploration and banning low-cost airlines for environmental reasons. After all the teams had finished debating, Joanna Taylor who organised the summer school made a final short speech about the week. It was kind of sad to say goodbye to all these new friends we'd made, but if we all get into Cambridge we could be in the same classes, which would be great. Ok, aiming for Cambridge University IS aiming VERY high… But that's the fun of aiming for things, right?
To sum it up…
Cambridge is an amazing place. DNA was discovered down the road from our lecture room at the Department of Engineering. Down the road from our lecture room. DOWN THE ROAD! It's just amazing to be at the location where something that huge took place, and made me think about how lucky I am to have been there too. Cambridge University is ranked the best in England and I feel so privileged to have been asked to attend even for a few days, because that's a start, isn't it?
Learning at Cambridge University was such a good experience and I can't describe how grateful I am. My family isn't particularly wealthy, and I live with just my Mum and sisters. But I've got bucket loads of drive. And I believe that that's all it takes. You can do whatever you want to do, go wherever you want to go and be whoever you want to be… As long as you grasp at opportunities like this and make the most of them. AND be yourself the whole way through… Down to your choice of clothes.
Runners-up in the Excellence East diary-writing competition were
Vibish Johnson, Northgate High School, Ipswich (aged 13)
Thomas Orme, Kimbolton School, Huntingdon (aged 12)
Molly Eastol, Cromwell Community College, Manea (aged 11)
Truly international line-up for UEA literary festival
A glittering array of writers is coming to the University of East Anglia (UEA) from across the world this autumn for its latest literary festival.
Autobiography, biography, the novel, drama and poetry are all covered and writers include acclaimed British playwright David Hare, best-selling Chinese writer Jung Chang and US novelist Toni Morrison who has won both the Pulitzer and Nobel prizes.
The festival is opened by Cherie Blair. The practicing barrister and wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair will be talking about her life, following the recent publication of her much talked about autobiography ‘Speaking for Myself’.
“Once again we are absolutely thrilled with the quality and variety of writers coming to the University of East Anglia this autumn,” said festival organiser Prof Chris Bigsby.
“We have three writers from America, one a winner of the Nobel Prize and one, Australian by birth, a Pulitzer Prize winner. We also have Jung Chang from China talking about Mao Tse-Tung, and one of Ireland's finest writers, Sebastian Barry. So, truly international.”
The full line-up is as follows:
Monday 29 September
CHERIE BLAIR
Cherie Blair was born in 1954. She holds a First Class degree in law and is a practicing barrister specialising in human rights cases. She has, on occasion, represented claimants taking cases against the government and has appeared before the European Court of Justice in a case concerning discrimination. She is also, however, the mother of four children and the wife of Tony Blair. Speaking for Myself: The Autobiography appeared in 2008.
Wednesday 8 October
DAVID LODGE
David Lodge was born in 1935. He is Emeritus Professor of English Literature at the University of Birmingham and has published many academic books. His many novels include The British Museum is Falling Down, Nice Work, Small World, Therapy and Author, Author. His latest work is Deaf Sentence. He has also written for the stage and for television. His many awards include the Whitbread Book of the Year, the Writers’ Guild Award and the Commonwealth Writers Prize.
Monday 13 October
DAVID GUTERSON
David Gutterson was born in Seattle in 1956 where he went to the University of Washington. He worked as a teacher for twelve years during which time he began to write. His first novel, Snow Falling on Cedars, won the PEN Faulkner Award and sold four million copies. Subsequent novels include East of the Mountains and Our Lady of the Forest. His latest is The Other.
Thursday 16 October
GERALDINE BROOKS
Geraldine Brooks was born in Australia, growing up in the suburbs of Sydney where she studied at the University of Sydney. She later worked for the Wall Street Journal, working in the Balkans, the Middle East and Africa. In 1996, she won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel March, following this with Year of Wonders and People of the Book. She is also the author of non-fiction books, including Nine Parts of Desire.
Wednesday 22 October
DAVID HARE
David Hare was born in 1947 and is a graduate of Cambridge University. A co-founder of the Portable Theatre Company, he has been one of the country’s leading playwrights for forty years. Among his many plays are Plenty, Racing Demon, Murmuring Judges, The Absence of War, Via Dolorosa and Stuff Happens. He has also written for the cinema, including a screenplay of Jonathan Franzen’s The Corrections. He was knighted in 1998.
Wednesday 29 October
TONI MORRISON
Toni Morrison was born Chloe Wofford in 1931. A graduate of Howard University, in Washington DC, her novels include The Bluest Eye, Beloved, Jazz, Paradise, Love and A Mercy. Her non-fiction works include The Black Book and Remember: The Journey to School Integration. She is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize and in 1993 won the Nobel Prize. Until recently, she was a professor at Princeton University.
Wednesday 12 November
RICHARD HOLMES
Richard Holmes was born in 1945 and is a graduate of Cambridge University. He is the author of a series of ground-breaking biographies on Chatterton, Shelley and Coleridge. His many other books include Sidetracks: Explorations of a Romantic Biographer and, now, The Age of Wonder. He is a winner of the Somerset Maugham Award, the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and the Samuel Johnson Award, among several others.
Monday 17 November
SEBASTIAN BARRY
Sebastian Barry was born in Dublin in 1955. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he is the author of plays (including The Steward of Christendom and Our Lady of Sligo), novels (including The Long Long Way and The Pride of Parnell Street) and poems (The Pinkening Boy). He is the winner of the Ireland/America Literary Prize, the Critics’ Circle Award and the Writers’ Guild Award. His latest novel is Dallas Sweetman.
Monday 24 November
JUNG CHANG
Jung Chang was born in the Sichuan Province of China in 1952. She left China in 1978 and received a PhD from York University in 1982. She now lives in London. She is the author of an autobiography, Wild Swans, which became an international best seller, selling ten million copies in 30 languages. Together with her husband, Jon Halliday, she is also the author of Mao: The Unknown Story.
For more information visit https://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/schools/hum/booksandwriters/litfest . All readings take place in Lecture Theatre 1 at the University of East Anglia. All events begin at 7pm except the Cherie Blair event which begins at 6.30pm. Season tickets priced £48 (students and concs £42) and individual tickets priced £6 (no concs) are available from the UEA Box Office on 01603 508050.
The Excellence East office based at the University of Cambridge would very much like to invite Gifted and Talented Lead Teachers and/or interested teaching colleagues to an informal evening event on Tuesday 21 October 2008 at the University of Cambridge to mark the launch of the new website www.excellenceeast.org.uk .
The general theme of the networking evening will be student outreach, widening participation and online resources at the University of Cambridge which would be particularly suited to gifted and talented students and their needs.
The evening will commence in the Law Faculty, West Road, Cambridge, at 5pm with a welcome from our Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor John Rallison, followed by four short presentations relevant to G&T students
Aterwards, from 6pm, we have arranged for informal drinks in the Atrium area for teachers to meet with University academics and staff who are involved in secondary student outreach activities, either directly or through the provision of online resources.
In addition a number of outreach groups from a range of Departments will have designated tables in the Atrium area and representatives from them will be available to provide information and answer queries.
Excellence East was established in April 2007 and is the Gifted and Talented Hub for the East of England.
Funded by the DCSF through the CfBT, the project is led by the Universities of Cambridge and East Anglia and involves the provision of a diverse range of activities for students from age 11 to 19 who have been identified as especially gifted and talented by their schools.
Events are open to students from both the State and Independent sectors, with at least 40% of places available either free or at half price to students whose household income is below a certain level (further details on our website).
This date is especially timely as the University of Cambridge Festival of Ideas opens the following day and runs until 2 November 2008. This is a new and free public Festival to complement the annual Cambridge Science Festival, and it offers over 200 events in arts, humanities and social sciences, for all ages including public lectures, debates, workshops, exhibitions and performances. The programme PDF can be viewed at www.festivalofideas.org .
This will be an excellent networking opportunity for Gifted and Talented Lead Teachers and their colleagues to meet with a wide range of invited academics from within the University who are engaged in student outreach, general widening participation initiatives and the development of online resources for schools.
Delegates who are attending the 3rd ERGTP Regional Conference which is being held the same day in Newmarket are also invited to stop by Cambridge on their way home.
Teachers who would like to attend should email jt389@admin.cam.ac.uk to register.
PHILOSOPHERS AND PUBLIC LIFE
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
School of Philosophy
Autumn 2008 series of Philosophy Public Lectures
sponsored by the Royal Institute of Philosophy
Since Plato courted Dionysius, tyrant of Syracuse, and Aristotle found employment as tutor to Alexander, philosophers have been drawn into public life.
Speakers in the Autumn 2008 series of Public Lectures will be engaged with some critical meeting points between philosophy and the political issues of our time. The environment, globalization, U.S. foreign policy, the rise of National Socialism. Philosophers have confronted all these issues in recent years, and they will be the subjects addressed by the speakers in this year's series of Public Lectures.
All are welcome, philosophers and non-philosophers alike, to these exciting, provocative events.
Lectures will take place at UEA in Lecture Theatre 3, starting at 7pm. Admission free.
(As tickets will not be issued it is advisable to arrive at least 20 minutes before the start. )
27 November 2008
Steve Scalet
“Philosophy and public life. Ever the twain shall meet.”
11 December 2008
Timothy O'Hagan
"Philosophy in a dark time: Martin Heidegger and the Third Reich"
On Thursday December 4th, 2008, the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-8 will be celebrating its seventh polar day, focusing on research "Above the Poles".
This includes polar meteorology, atmospheric sciences, astronomy, and polar observations from space.
Staff at the Scott Polar Research Institute (SPRI) based in the University of Cambridge are working with IPY to host a special event on this day, connecting pupils of all ages with polar experts around the world, including a live connection to Antarctica!
Schools around the world are invited to take part remotely, but pupils in and close to Cambridge have the chance to be at the heart of this exciting event, meet local polar scientists, and explore polar equipment here at the Scott Polar Research Institute.
This event is open to pupils of all ages, who are welcome to join us from 9am. The live event link up begins at 10.
If you would like to join the event at SPRI, or would like further details of what will be covered and how, please contact Ros Wade, School Liason Officer, SPRI, by e-mail at rcw30@cam.ac.uk or by phone on 01223 336562.
SPRI have space for 100 pupils in total for this event which will be held in the SPRI on Lensfield Road.
If you are unable to join in person and would like to take part remotely, please conact Rhian Salmon at ipy.ras@gmail.com.
More details about the IPY "Above the Poles" Day can be found at:
http://www.ipy.org/index.php?/ipy/detail/abovethepoles/
1226501337_English_Flyer SPRI.pdf
1226502471_POLAR DAY SUMMARY SPRI.pdf
BRAZIL'S LANDLESS MOVEMENT: INTERACTIVE FILM & PRESENTATION
Organised by the schools of Development Studies, Film & TV Studies, & Language, Linguistics & Translation Studies Thursday 12th February 2009
University of East Anglia, Arts 01.02 at 7pm.
Guest speaker: Nina Simões
"Rehearsing Reality"
This is an interactive non-linear work based on the relationship between the Landless Movement in Brazil and the Theatre of the Oppressed.
Brazil's Landless Movement (MST) - described by Noam Chomsky as 'the most successful grassroots movement in the world' - has adopted Theatre of the Oppressed techniques, developed by Brazilian theatre director Augusto Boal, which teach people how to transform themselves from spectators into 'spect-actors' by actively taking control of their lives. As the documentary Rehearsing Reality was edited with the Korsakow System (software deigned to create interactive films), members of the audience will be invited to interact
Further details: hazel.marsh@uea.ac.uk
1228420128_University of Cambrige 2009 Leaflet.pdf
Special Events and Activities for Schools
In 2009 the University of Cambridge reaches a special milestone - 800 years of people, ideas and achievements.
A special series of schools outreach events, competitions and activities have been planned for 2009, all of which gifted and talented students will find interesting and challenging, so the 800th Team is interested in hearing from schools who would like to get involved.
A leaflet giving further information can be downloaded from the column on the right.
If your school would like to discuss taking part please contact schools800@admin.cam.ac.uk or telephone Sue Long, Festivals and Outreach Officer, on 01223 330716
We look forward to hearing from you!
800th Outreach Links:
TUNZA 2008 – U.N.E.P. YOUTH CONFERENCE
For the last year, a group of twenty seven pupils from eleven schools in Suffolk & Norfolk have been working with an environmental scientist at Bungay Middle School on a project called the Climate Change Challenge.
Pupils from the schools’ Gifted and Talented registers formed a team with Looked After pupils from these schools, to research, discover and formulate ideas around the theme of climate change.
Their brief was to produce an action plan for all schools in this region: to cut back energy consumption and try to react to and perhaps reduce, the effects of rising global temperatures. Pupils from the 11 middle and high schools met regularly at Bungay Middle School during their weekends and after school over the course of the year.
The project culminated with eight representatives from the group, and their chaperones, attending the TUNZA Youth Conference in Stavanger, Norway.
Their ideas were shown before 1000 international delegates as well as the selected projects, films and ideas from many other countries. This week long conference was hosted by the UNEP [United Nations Environment Programme] and Agenda 21 [the voice of young people in the U.N.].
The extraordinary and exciting collaboration brought together pupils from 105 countries, who had developed ideas, inventions, or projects to help the environment, in schools & communities right across the globe.
There were groups of children from around the world; from Nepal, Bermuda and Peru, to Azerbaijan, Mongolia, New Zealand and Swaziland.
The U.K. group, lead by Ruth Broomhall from the Eastern Region Gifted & Talented Partnership, spent a fantastic week, meeting adults & children from all over the world. Bonds were forged, and contacts between schools and individuals were made, to take forward into the future.
The youth delegates had a full programme of events every day. They had to attend action groups, workshops, field trips and spend time listening to keynote speakers, U.N. representatives or other youth delegations.
Multinational groups of children also worked together on many activities during the afternoons.
Amongst other things, children recreated a 3000 year old house for the Oslo Museum; explored the Norweigan coast to look at local ecosystems; made radio shows; sculptures; designed recycled fashion and mosaics. They produced a mural with a well known environmental artist - which will be displayed at the Beijing Olympics later this year. They also spent time making friends from around the globe, exchanging ideas, inspiration and friendship.
The U.N. plan to put the work of all the different delegations onto the TUNZA Youth Conference webpage, and this forum will enable the school children to maintain the links they have made with other schools across the world.
The next TUNZA [meaning Save the Earth in Swahili] will be held in Korea and Suzie Phillips, G & T Co-ordinator from Bungay Middle, is already making plans to take a larger group of children to that conference. "This was an incredible experience for these children and the adults who went with them. The chance to speak face to face with people from so many nations, who all want the same thing - is an inspiring and powerful thing to be a part of." she said.
James Nobbs, one of the pupils who attended from Bungay Middle, said, "it was the trip of a lifetime, and we were trying to save the world at the same time, brilliant."
Gifted and Talented Scholarships
A Scholarship is an award to students to help them excel at their chosen subject. It is non-repayable and should not affect any other support to which they are entitled. This Scholarship will be awarded to 40 students each year who are looking to study at the University of Hertfordshire and have been identified as gifted or talented by their school or college. It will enable bright students from all backgrounds to access our full range of courses.
Which degrees does it apply to?
All University of Hertfordshire undergraduate degree programmes (except for degrees in nursing and midwifery, physiotherapy, dietetics and radiography).
Who is eligible?
Students in English schools/colleges identified as Gifted and talented using the DCSF guidelines.
Full-time applicants who enter the University in September 2009 to study for their first undergraduate degree based on campus.
Academically gifted students will be required to obtain a minimum of 360 UCAS points in addition to any specific requirements for your course.
Talented students will have to gain the required entry requirements for their course and provide any physical evidence of their talents as part of their application.
UCAS tariff points must be obtained in a single year's sitting, at the first attempt, excluding AS levels or equivalent. Key skills, Core skills, Music and British Horse Society Awards are also excluded.
All applicants will have to provide a supporting statement from the school/college Gifted and Talented lead teacher.
Foundation Degree students are not eligible for this scholarship.
Sport, for the purpose of this award, will not be included as a talent.
How much is it worth?
£2,000 per year for the duration of your course. Successful students will be encouraged to work with Gifted and Talented students in schools and colleges to help them progress to university.
Do I have to apply?
Yes, download the application form and guidance notes on the right of this page. Application forms must be submitted before 5pm on 15 January 2009 to be considered for entry in September 2009. Late applications will not be considered.
If I am studying Science & Engineering can I get this scholarship as well?
No, you cannot get both of these scholarships at the same time.
Payment Details
You must register with www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk and receive an ART ID/Student Support Number to enable us to pay the scholarship to which you may be entitled.
You must be in attendance on your secondary school course on the 1st December 2008 to qualify.
If you are selected you will automatically receive 50% of the scholarship in January and a further 50% in April as long as you are still registered on the same course and in regular attendance.
The money will be paid directly into your bank account by the Student Loans Company.
If you have any queries you should contact www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk
Enquiries
Email the student finance team at the University of Herts student-finance@herts.ac.uk
1228743143_U of Herts G&T Application Form.pdf
1228743160_U of Herts G&T Guidance Notes.pdf
The Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) has up to 1000 telescopes to award to secondary schools, to be used by pupils aged between 11 and 14. The telescopes - 70mm refractors - are being made available by the SPA thanks to funding from the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC).
The free telescope is a high quality 70mm refractor, and comes with a DVD (funded by the Royal Astronomical Society) showing how to use the telescope, what to look at, and much more.
This project is part of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009) celebrating 400 years since Galileo first used a telescope to look at the Moon, and 40 years since the first Moon landing.
Secondary schools in the UK are eligible to apply for a telescope, simply fill in the form and describe to the SPA (in less than 500 words) what the class will do with the telescope. The SPA has enlarged its website, with a new moonwatch area.
This has details of how to apply and the application form, notes, memorandum of gift form, safety information.
The SPA is now in a position to receive formal applications, and applications close on 31 December 2008. The telescopes will be sent out at the end of January 2009, so that schools have time to prepare for Spring MoonWatch at the end of March 2009.
Please visit www.popastro.com/moonwatch and follow the links to the Schools Telescope page for more information. For convenience the form and other details are available to download from this page from the column on the right.
If you require any further information please email iya2009@popastro.com
1228989153_Telescope for Schools Application Form.pdf
1228989173_Telescope for Schools Guidance Notes.pdf
1228989195_Telescopes for Schools Memo of Gift.doc
The Department of Physics (Cavendish Laboratory) at the University of Cambridge has a national schools physics development programme and university access initiative entitled the Senior Physics Challenge (SPC).
The 2009 Senior Physics Challenge will consist of a four night residential summer school, directed at gifted and talented AS Level/Year 12 secondary students, and will be held in Cambridge from (provisional dates) Sunday 28 June 2009 (arrive late afternoon) to Thursday 2 July 2009(after lunch).
Higher physics demands fluency and ability in physical and mathematical analysis that are not given prominence in school physics syllabii.
Some students are subsequently surprised and disadvantaged by the discrepancy between their expectations of physics admissions and subsequent University courses, and their reality.
Students can be especially disadvantaged by their unfamiliarity with skills and preparation universities are seeking. Therefore during the SPC students will receive intensive tuition with an emphasis on developing both problem-solving and experimental skills
Overall the aims of the SPC summer school are to increase University applications to study Physics, and to demystify, and in turn make accessible to a wider range of students, the transition to university physics in the UK ( this latter aim is vewed as an important access issue).
Please note that the level of mathematical skill demanded on this Challenge summer school is extremely high and the organisers are keen that students are aware of this beforehand.
Furthermore the SPC is specifically aimed at students whose primary interest is Physics, rather than the sciences or mathematics in general.
Please note also that application to attend the SPC summer school is through teacher recommendation only.
The preparatory Mathematics Workbook from the 2008 SPC which students/teachers can check out can be found at http://www-spc.phy.cam.ac.uk/spcworkbook/spcworkbook.php.
Students will be accommodated as the guests of a small number of Colleges and will eat together in various Colleges in the evening - read last year's SPC web story about a group of students and how they got on: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/news/dp/2008070307
For more details, please see the attached flyer available to download from the download column on the right, or vist the website link http://www-spc.phy.cam.ac.uk/.
The Senior Physics Challenge is free of charge and a maximum of two students from any one school can be nominated.
Applications will open early in the New Year so interested teachers should register* at http://www-spc.phy.cam.ac.uk/forms/reg_schools_and_teachers.php in order to be notified when the 2009 SPC is open for nominations.
* If you have registered in earlier years, there is no need to register again. Howeveri if your details have changed (school, email address), then re-registering is a good way of remaining in touch.
Contact details for the Senior Physics Challenge can be found at http://www-spc.phy.cam.ac.uk/contact.html
1229359282_SPC 2008 Report.pdf
1229359261_SPC Flyer 2009.pdf
VERVE
at the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge
Late night drop-in for young adults aged 14+
Saturday 24 January 2009 from 5.30pm to 8pm
An evening of entertainment planned by young adults for young adults centred around the Courtyard of the Museum.
There will be live music and street poetry in the Courtyard, discussion about illustration including Manga and Graphic Novels, drop in events around the galleries, and practical art workshops in the studio.
Entrance is free and refreshments will be available.
For more information telephone 01223 332904 or visit the Education Section on www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Supported by The Eridge Trust
1231335737_Eridge Trust Information.pdf
HEADSTART is a well-established education programme whose aim is to encourage students interested in mathematics or science to consider technology-based careers.
It provides an opportunity for those in Year 12 to spend up to a week at University prior to making their UCAS application through attending an intensive short residential course that introduces Year 12 students interested in mathematics and science to the world of science, engineering and technology.
Attendees experience life as a first year undergraduate participating for up to a week in design, build and test activities, lectures and seminars, visiting engineering firms and talking to academics and recent graduates.
Courses are divided into four distinct categories:
a) Engineering (broad-based)
b) Focus (single discipline)
c) Insight (girls only)
d) Science and Society.
You should choose five courses which interest you after looking through the tables in the courses link http://www.headstart.org.uk/courses.php.
Headstart will take these into account when allocating places.
A course fee is payable and relates to the event itself and also all accommodation during the course dates. Students are expected to pay their travel costs to and from the location.
The cost of each individual course is the numeric part of each course code. For example, CAR/210 explains the fee to attend Headstart at Cardiff is £210.
Payment is not required however until you are offered a place.
Financial assistance is available for families receiving income support and many schools will help with the fee or travel costs. Students should ask at school for details.
The date of your course will be confirmed by Headstart in March if you are offered a place, and the University will send joining Instructions 3/4 weeks before the start.
The closing date for Summer 2009 courses is 28 February 2009.
If interested please log onto http://www.headstart.org.uk/applications.php. You need to register on the site to apply, and please follow directions carefully, as the application process is 75% online with a final page to be signed off by your school and parents/carers.
After it is signed off make sure you return all four pages to Headstart. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
If in any doubt about the instructions, please contact Headstart at the telephone or email address below.
Please note place offers are made by Headstart, not the University where the course is being held, so all applications or queries should be directed to Headstart, contact details below.
This Latest News page has been made available by Excellence East for our G&T students to find out more if they are interested. We are in no way connected to the administration of this courses programme and as before, all queries should be directed to Headstart.
Contact Details
Weltech Centre
Ridgeway
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 2AA
Tel: 01707 871505
E-Mail: enquiries@headstartcourses.org.uk
Headstart is part of The Engineering Development Trust, monitored for quality and endorsed by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
Registered Charity Number 1002459
1231961269_FMNnewsletter_Dec08_FINAL.pdf
1231961291_FMNnewsletter_Sept08_FINAL.pdf
If you would like to study AS/A-level Further Mathematics and cannot do so at your school/college, either because they do not currently offer it or because it clashes with your other timetabled subjects, then please speak to your mathematics teacher/head of mathematics about the possibility of receiving tuition through the Further Mathematics Network.
The Further Mathematics Network (FMN) is a government-funded initiative. It is managed by MEI, an independent educational charity.
Your school or college will need to contact your local Further Mathematics Centre to arrange this.
If, for any reason, your school or college cannot help you, please contact your local Further Mathematics Centre Manager directly.
Contact details for your local Further Mathematics Centre Manager can be found by selecting the relevant Centre in your area.
Cambridgeshire http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/index.php?centre=cam
Suffolk http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/index.php?centre=suf
Norfolk http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/index.php?centre=nrf
Essex http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/index.php?centre=ess
Hertfordshire http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/index.php?centre=hrt
London http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/region.php?region=lon
Bedfordshire
As of yet there appears to be no Bedfordshire based Centre but depending on your location you may find the Centres in either Buckinghamshire (http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/index.php?centre=buc) or Northamptonshire (http://www.fmnetwork.org.uk/centre/index.php?centre=sle) convenient for you.
There are also online tuition webpages and online revision events organised, and an online revision archive is available too.
Each FMN Centre has a local manager who works with local schools and colleges to support and promote the study of AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics and to arrange Further Mathematics tuition for students when their schools and colleges cannot provide it themselve
All secondary schools and colleges should register with the FMN.
Registration is free and all registered schools and colleges receive free access to expert advice on any issues associated with teaching and learning AS/A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics; progression to university courses in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects (STEM); supporting mathematically-able students at KS3 and 4 (this means that it is useful for 11-16 schools to register with the FMN).
Through the FMN, EVERY sixth form Mathematics student in England has the opportunity to study for AS/A level Further Mathematics qualifications, even if their school or college is unable to offer them tuition directly.
European Week of Astronomy & Space Science
Invitation to a Special Schools Day
Friday 24 April 2009
University of Hertfordshire
This year is the celebration of 400 years since Galileo first looked through a telescope and has been designated by UNESO and the UN as the International Year of Astronomy.
Schools are invited to join a special schools day in the University of Hertfordshire on Friday 24 April 2009 to help celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, which is taking place as part of the main European professional conference that week.
This Schools Day is aimed at Gifted and Talented children in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13 and there are 250 places available.
Teachers who are interested in sending a group of students to the above event please go to: http://astronomyandspacescience.eventbrite.com/ to register on-line and get more details.
A flyer can also be downloaded from the column on the right which gives further details on the format of the event.
There is no cost to any school in the East of England and schools can register as many students as they wish, although please note that the day is targeted at more able students who have a particular interest in science, astronomy, maths, and/or engineering.
1232450312_Astronomy and Space Technology Day II.pdf
ONLINE FILM STUDIES GROUP
Would you like to write your own original short film script in 6 weeks?
Are you in Year 12? (Year 11 Students may be considers on teacher's recommendation).
Are you gifted and talented?
Do you like films?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a film script?
The London Excellence Hub is inviting applications to join part of an academic study group starting on 21 February 2009.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn skills and techniques that can turn your stories into film scripts.
Over the course of 6 weeks, 21 February 2009 to 28 March 2009, you will be tutored through the process of scriptwriting. You work online and meet up on only three Saturdays (21 February, 14 March and 28 March).
There is also the possibility that the best script (voted by you!) will be made into a film by Film students at Queen Mary.
Deadline Friday 13th February 2009
£100 per student
Free / subsidised places for students who meet EMA /FSM criteria.
Copies of the flyer and application form for this event can be downloaded from the column on the right.
Completed applications should be forward to Kira Morser k.morser@qmul.ac.uk at London Excellence Hub, QMUL, Room E06 Queens' Building, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS.
MAGIC AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Free Saturday workshop for Gifted and Talented students Years 9-13.
Looking at the secret history intertwining magic and computer science, we will be using magic tricks to explain key computer science ideas.
Students will explore the computer science behind tricks used by professional magicians and see how these principles can be applied to the design of today's computers.
The course will be led by Professor Peter McOwan and Dr Paul Curzon.
Professor Peter McOwan is a professional computer scientist. He works as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science in Queen Mary, University of London. Peter is very involved in Computer Science education, whether it be lecturing undergraduates, running outreach events in schools or editing the schools magazine cs4fn.
Dr Paul Curzon also works as a computer scientist in Queen Mary and spends a lot of his spare time writing and editing the cs4fn (www.cs4fn.com).
More details can be found in the attached flyer on the right, along with an application form.
Closing date for applications is 10 March 2009 and should be returned to Hang Kei Ho h.k.o.@qmul.ac.uk
Hang Kei Ho, Queen Mary University, London Excellence Hub, Room E06 Queens’ Building, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS, teleophone 0207 882 8887
1233640114_Online Scripwriting Study Group Year 12 G&T.pdf
1233640168_LEH Application Form - OASG Film Studies.doc
1233641104_Magic Workshop Flyer.pdf
1233641144_Magic Workshop Application Form.doc
Villiers Park Educational Trust is a national charity providing high quality educational activities for students, teachers and school leaders at our residential conference centre near Cambridge and at schools, colleges and universities nationally.
As experts in Gifted and Talented education, Villiers Park inspires teachers and post-16 students from all backgrounds towards better teaching and learning.
We have a long standing reputation for outstanding provision and are recognised nationally as an important voice in promoting the needs of the Gifted and Talented. We offer an advisory service to support schools and colleges to develop their Gifted and Talented strategy.
Working in partnership with Excellence East we are very pleased to provide for Post 16 gifted and talented students two new 1 day events which are now open for booking. Please visit the calendar of events page in the Student Zone to register an interest and download an application form.
The first day will take place on Monday 30 March 2009/Brain Day 09SO41 and focuses on the brain and nervous system, looking at theories and issues in academic neuroscience. This is an A2 level event for Biology and Psychology students.
The second event will be held on Tuesday 31 March 2009/Human Health and Disease 09S042 and is aimed at both AS and A2 level students. This day on human health and disease will interest students who are hoping to follow a degree in medicine, the biological sciences or psychology.
The course leader for both days will be Dr Guy Sutton who is Director of Medical Biology Interactive and an Honorary Lecturer in Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham Medical School.
In partnership with Young Gifted and Talented, we have also developed for Post 16 students an exciting range of online activities which can be found at http://www.ygtactivities.org.uk. If you would like to investigate one or more of your subjects in greater depth then these activities are for you!
At the start of each half term open-ended questions for AS and A2 students are made available and at the end of the half term suggested responses are provided. You can spend as little or as much time as you want tackling them, working by yourself or with classmates. We strongly encourage you to discuss with your teacher the opportunity to report your findings to fellow students. These activities may provide suggestions for extended projects, perhaps in a subject that you are not taking at A level. With twenty subjects on offer there is plenty of scope to discover inspirational and challenging topics in Art, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, German, History, Law, Mathematics, Media, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religion, Spanish and Theatre Studies. Watch the introduction films to discover what interests you.
For teachers we offer a range of generic and subject specific courses to help teachers to inspire their AS/A2 students and to raise attainment following the introduction of the A* grade Extended Projects. In addition, we provide training for secondary G&T Coordinators and Leading Teachers. Our next short residential course for G&T Lead Teachers is planned for June 2009 - see the list of teachers events in the Teacher Zone for further details.
Finally our residential courses have a national reputation for excellence and are endorsed by Young Gifted & Talented. They take place at our outstanding conference centre located just outside Cambridge. Each course has two tutors, usually university post-graduates, who work closely with the Villiers Park team to produce an intensive, challenging and highly enjoyable course. Some upcoming residential courses are listed below and you can download further details, along with a booking form, from the column on your right.
LAW: Criminal Issues
Monday 23 to Friday 27 March 2009
FORENSIC SCIENCE
Monday 20 to Friday 24 April 2009
LINGUISTICS: The Language Detective
Monday 27 April to Friday 1 May 2009
READING THE PAST: An Introduction to Archaeology
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2009
MEDIA STUDIES: Contemporary British Film
Monday 6 to Friday 10 July 2009
MUSIC: Reading the Score
Monday 13 to Friday 17 July 2009
If you have any questions or would like further information about any of our activities please contact us at
Villiers Park Educational Trust
Royston Road
Foxton
Cambridge
CB22 6SE
Telephone: 01223 872601
Fax: 01223 871640
Email: vp@villierspark.org.uk
Website: http://www.villierspark.org.uk/
1232999863_Microsoft Word - Flyer 09S020 Excellence East.pdf
1232999884_Microsoft Word - Forensic Flyer Excellence East.pdf
1232999901_Microsoft Word - Linguistics Flyer Excellence East.pdf
1232999917_Microsoft Word - Flyer Reading the Past Excellence East.pdf
1232999934_Microsoft Word - Flyer Media Excellence East.pdf
1232999949_Microsoft Word - Flyer Music Excellence East.pdf
1232999969_Student Residential Application Form.pdf
THE Y12 CHEMISTRY MASTER CLASS DUE TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 7 FEBRUARY HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER AND THE POSSIBILITY OF IT DETERIORATING AGAIN OVERNIGHT.
THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL SATURDAY ADDED ON INSTEAD
DR WOTHERS WILL LET STUDENTS KNOW AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED CLASS, WHICH IS ARRANGED FOR SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY, OF THE DATE OF THE RESCHEDULED MASTER CLASS WHICH WILL PROBABLY TAKE PLACE ON A SATURDAY IN MARCH NOW.
IN THE MEANTIME WE CAN INFORM STUDENTS THAT IT WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE SATURDAY 14 MARCH AS THE SCIENCE FESTIVAL WILL BE ON THAT DAY
WE HOPE THIS CHANGE DOESN'T CAUSE TOO MUCH INCONVENIENCE TO ANYONE, AND WOULD APPRECIATE IF THE MESSAGE COULD BE PASSED ONTO OTHERS IF POSSIBLE.
AN EMAIL WAS SENT TO ALL PARTICIPANTS THIS AFTERNOON ALSO
Excellence East Co-Ordinator
University of Cambridge
3pm Friday 6 February 2009
1233764723_CamBridge2009.pdf
1233764764_Cavendish Light Workshop.pdf
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING STUDENT OUTREACH
Friday 6 March 2009
Launch of the CamBridge Competition for Primary and Secondary Schools
CamBridge, a new student outreach competition for primary and secondary schools, will be launched with two free evening lectures on Friday 6 March 2009
6.30pm "Bridges of the Past"
Dr Chris Burgoyne examines the history and science of the bridges
In this first lecture, Dr Chris Burgoyne will use the Cambridge bridges to examine the history of the science of bridges and describe the role these bridges have played in the development of the city of Cambridge over the last 800 years.
7.45pm "Bridges of the Future"
Dr Cam Middleton explores state of the art bridge engineering
The second lecture given by Dr Cam Middleton will explore the state of the art in bridge design and future developments.
These lectures will conclude with the launch of a Primary and Secondary CamBridge competition to design a model for a new bridge for the river Cam. Competition details will be available from end of March 2009 on www.eng.cam.ac.uk/outreach
The lectures are suitable for ages 11+, are free of charge and no pre-booking is required.
Both lectures will be held in Lecture Theatre 0 in the Engineering Department, Trumpington Street, Cambridge and a PDF can be downloaded from the column on the right.
Detailed directions to the Engineering Department can be found on www.eng.cam.ac.uk/visitors/. Please note that there is no public car parking on site.
CAVENDISH LABORATORY DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS STUDENT OUTREACH
Thursday 2 April 2009
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
A Cavendish Physics Workshop on the physics of Light
Suitable for gifted and talented students Years 7 to 9/KS3 with a particular interest in Maths and Physics
Maximum 15 students per school - 60 places in total and bookings close on 20 March 2009 *
Further details can be found at http://www-outreach.phy.cam.ac.uk/workshop/ and you can download a PDF poster for this event from the column on the right.
Cavendish schools workshops follow the same format but cover different topics within the curriculum.
The workshops begin at 1pm and finish at 4pm and are held at the Cavendish Laboratory, Department of Physics, University of Cambridge.
During the afternoon the students will receive an introductory session, practical circus and a lecture from a current researcher linking the science topic of the workshop to the cutting edge.
In 2009 we are focussing on workshops for KS3 students (11-13 yrs) so the Light Workshop will target this age group
* There may be difficulties in accessing the Cavendish online booking form at the moment, so until the problem is resolved please email outreach@phy.cam.ac.uk giving the following booking information
Number of places required
School Contact Name
School Name
School Address
Postcode
Contact Telephone Number
Email Contact Address (for confirmation)
http://www-outreach.phy.cam.ac.uk/
SPRING 2009
The University of Hertfordshire’s Law School in St Albans is running a series of public lectures during the spring that are open to able sixth form students who are considering a career in the legal profession.
All lectures commence at 5.30pm
Admission is free and there are tea and sandwiches from 5pm beforehand.
You do not need to reserve a place but it is probably best to contact the school to ensure dates or times have not been altered.
Details of the lectures can be downloaded from the column on the right and the contact details for the Law School are: uhlaw-cpd@herts.ac.uk; 01707 286203.
1234212785_University of Hertfordshire Spring 09.pdf
Nuffield Science Bursaries offer up to 1000 funded places a year, so that students across the UK can get an insight into the world of scientific research and development, including areas of technology, engineering and maths.
We offer bursaries to first year post-16 science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) students in England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland.
The scheme helps students to take part in STEM based projects, lasting 4-6 weeks, in universities, industry or research institutions during the summer holidays. Students work alongside practising scientists, technologist, engineers and mathematicians.
http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/go/grants/nsbsc/page_394.html
Who is eligible to apply
Anyone in the first year of an Advanced or Higher STEM course may apply. This includes vocational as well as academic courses.
The projects
Unlike work experience schemes, students carry out projects which are well defined from the start and have an outcome that is achievable within the time available and which will make a contribution to the work of the host organisation.
How to find out more
Contact your Regional Nuffield Coordinator to register your interest - details for the East of England are listed below.
By taking part in a bursary project you will get:
• First hand experience of science, technology, engineering and maths in a working environment
• An opportunity to use the knowledge gained in school physics, chemistry, engineering, technology etc. in a real context
• Insight into current research and development
• The chance to make a contribution to the work of your host organisation
• A greater awareness of possible career opportunities
• The chance to meet professional and graduate engineers, scientists, mathematicians and technologists
• Something to talk about at university interviews
• Experience of teamwork, interviews, presentations, and writing reports
• The chance to develop personally as well as professionally
• The chance to apply for a British Science Association Crest Award at Gold/Silver level, through which you might have the opportunity to attend Regional/National /International Science Fairs
• An opportunity to meet students from a variety of schools/colleges and backgrounds
• The chance to become an ambassador for the scheme and share your experiences with other interested parties
The procedure for applying for a Bursary varies from region to region.
The first step is to contact your nearest Nuffield Regional Coordinator. Your Regional Coordinator will then provide the details of what you need to do to apply. You will have to fill in an application form which has to include a brief reference from your school or college.
The timetable varies from region to region to fit in with the local pattern of terms and holidays. Your Nuffield Coordinator will give you details. The broad pattern of events is as follows:
November 2008 - February 2009
• Study the information from the Nuffield Co-ordinator.
• Register interest with your Nuffield Co-ordinator.
February to May 2009
• Make plans for the bursary and complete your application.
June to July 2009
• Students attend an induction event designed to help them get the most from their bursary experience.
July to August 2009
• Carry out the bursary project.
August to December 2009
• Students complete a report and show off their work at a celebration event run by their Nuffield Co-ordinator.
Queries about the scheme are not handled centrally by the Nuffield Foundation. Please find below the Nuffield Coordinator for your area in the East of England, along with the application deadline for your region.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE, SUFFOLK AND ESSEX
Application Deadline: 20 March 2009
STEM TEAM Cambridgeshire
26A Cambridge Science Park
Milton Road
Cambridge CB4 0FP
Director: Elizabeth Crilly
Tel: 01223 741872
E-mail: elizabeth@stemteamcambridgeshire.org.uk
HERTFORDSHIRE & BEDFORDSHIRE
Application Deadline: 20 March 2009
SETPOINT Hertfordshire
at MBDA
PO Box 19, PB 211
Six Hills Way
Stevenage
SG1 2DA
Director: Sue Allenby
Project Manager: Julie Cattermole
Tel: 01442 843 676
E-mail: cattermole.family@btinternet.com
Office E-mail: admin@setpointherts.org.uk
NORFOLK
Application Deadline: 27 March 2009
Norfolk Education Business Exchange
The Exchange
3 Fitzmaurice Court
Station Road
Wymondham
Norfolk
NR18 0NN
Director: Tom O'Connor
Project Manager: Anita Cullen
Tel: 01953 601439
Fax: 01953 601146
E-mail: info@norfolk-exchange.org.uk
http://www.nuffieldfoundation.org/go/grants/nsbsc/page_398.html
1234804486_Nuffield Brochure 2009.pdf
1234804504_Nuffield Information Leaflet.pdf
MOVIE MANIA!
Wednesday 15th to Friday 17th April 2009
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
How will you spend your Easter holidays? Watching films on TV? Why not make a film of your own instead?
Come to the University of Hertfordshire for a three day intensive film workshop!
You’ll work with a small group of students from around the Eastern region to write, star, and direct your own short film and you’ll also experience how university students learn the basics of writing and film production.
Day One will focus on writing your script, and Days Two and Three will be spent filming and editing.
In addition your film may be shown in a showcase on 2 May 2009 at the Weston Auditorium of the University of Hertfordshire !!
This is a three-day non-residential school. Applicants must be able to arrange their own transportation to and from the University each day.
There are 20 places available, and the location is the University of Hertfordshire, de-Havilland Campus, Hatfield
The full cost is £60.00 and students will have to bring their own refreshments.
To register an interest and download an application form visit the calender of events in the Student Zone of www.excellenceeast.org.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday 3 April 2009
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Following the cancellation of the masterclass on Saturday 7 February 2009 could all attending students please note that the final class will now be held on Saturday 21 March 2009
YEAR 12 THE ROBSON HISTORY PRIZE
The teaching staff in History at Trinity College, Cambridge, invite students in Year 12 to submit an essay of between 2,000 and 4,000 words on a question to be chosen from the list provided (download the PDF in the column on the right for the list)
The competition will have a top prize of £600, to be split evenly between the candidate and his or her school or college (the school or college’s portion of the prize to be issued in the form of book tokens with which to buy history books) and a second prize of £400, which, once again, will be shared between the candidate and his or her school or college. In addition, three further essays of a high quality will be commended.
All successful competitors will be invited to visit the College.
Candidates are asked to submit their essay, along with a completed registration form (see PDF attached for a copy of the form) to Dr P. Sarris, Trinity College, Cambridge, CB2 1TQ.
The deadline for receipt of entries is 31 May 2009
Applicants may expect to hear of the outcome by the end of August. Any enquiries should be directed to Dr Sarris pavs2@cam.ac.uk
http://www.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php?pageid=680
YEAR 12 and 13 SOCIAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ESSAY PRIZE
Cambridge University’s Department of Social & Developmental Psychology is offering a new annual prize for a student essay in the field of social & developmental psychology.
Schools and colleges are invited to submit essays by up to three different pupils in their first or second year of study for A-level, A/S level, Scottish Higher Level or an equivalent qualification.
A maximum of three entries per school are allowed. Each essay must be on an area of social & developmental psychology and should be accompanied by confirmation from a psychology teacher or the head teacher of the school or college that it is the work of the pupil, who should have completed not more than two years of full-time study post 16 years of age. There is no upper age limit.
Submissions by individual students cannot be accepted. The deadline for receipt of entries is 31 May 2009
Examples of potential topics for the essay include antisocial behaviour; child-child relationships; the cultural relevance of psychological theories; families; fathers; fertility; mothers & daughters; personality and individual differences; same-sex parents; sex differences and their origins; etc. Essays must not exceed 2,000 words in length
The First Prize in the Competition is £1,000: £600 for the pupil and £400 for his or her school or college. In the case of a tie for first place the prize will be divided. The writers of the winning essays with their subject teachers will be invited to an award ceremony held at Newnham College, Cambridge. Expenses within the UK will be paid for the winner and his or her teacher to attend.
http://www.ppsis.cam.ac.uk/psy/
YEAR 12 and 13 SOCIOLOGY ESSAY PRIZE
The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge, in association with the Cambridge Political Economy Society (CPES), offers its second annual prize for a sociology essay. Schools and colleges are invited to submit essays by up to three different pupils in their first or second year of study for A Level, Scottish Higher Level, or any equivalent post 16 qualification.
A maximum of three entries per school is allowed. Essays must be on an area of sociology and social issues and must be accompanied by confirmation from a sociology teacher or the head teacher of the school or college that it is the work of the pupil and that the pupil has completed not more than two years of post 16 full time study.
Examples of topics for the essays include the sociology of poverty, wealth, unemployment gender and employment, inequality, stratification, labour markets, crime, the informal economy, migration, disability, welfare, media, crime and deviance, development, the environment, families, public health, health care, etc.
Submissions by individual students cannot be accepted. The deadline for receipt of entries is 31 May, 2009
The First Prize in the Competition is £1,000: £600 for the pupil and £400 for his or her school or college. In the case of a tie for first place the prize will be divided. The writers of the winning essays with their subject teachers will be invited to an award ceremony held at Newnham College, Cambridge. Expenses within the UK will be paid for the winner and his or her teacher to attend.
http://www.ppsis.cam.ac.uk/psy/
YEAR 12 TRINITY COLLEGE ESSAY PRIZE FOR PHILOSOPHY or RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Trinity College announces a Prize in Philosophy or Religious Studies for Year 12 Students. The aim of the Prize is to encourage able sixth formers to pursue their interest in Philosophy or Religious Studies, with the hope that they will be encouraged to read these or related subjects at University.
Candidates are invited to submit an essay of between 2,000 to 4,000 words on a topic to be chosen from the list in the PDF which can be downloaded from the column on the right. Essays should be sent to:
The Philosophy or Religious Studies Prizec/o Mrs Selene Webb
Trinity College
Cambridge
CB2 1TQ
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CHAMBER ORCHESTRA ANGLIA WORKSHOP FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS A chance to play under the baton of one of the world's great conductors! SUNDAY 31ST MAY 2009 ST ANDREW'S HALL, NORWICH 10.30am-1.30pm and 2.30pm-3.30pm Martinu: Toccata e due canzoni This open workshop will be conducted by Jiri Belohlavek, chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and led by principals of Chamber Orchestra Anglia. Participants will be members or UEA Symphony Orchestra and other young musicians aged 11-25 from across the region. Preparatory rehearsals at UEA School of Music: Wednesday 6 May: 6.30pm-9.30pm Cost: £35 to participate, cheques payable to Chamber Orchestra Anglia (written in full.) Anyone wishing to apply should complete the application form available from our website www.chamberorchestraanglia.co.uk and return it to our office address. Please contact
WITH JIRI BELOHLAVEK
(playthrough performance at 2.30pm - free to listen!)
Wednesday 13 May: 6.30-9.30pm
Wednesday 20 May: 6.30-9.30pm
Saturday 23 May: 10.30am-5.30pm
Wednesday 27 May: 10.30am-5.30pm
Saturday 30 May: 10.30am-1.30pm
Suzanne Francis (s.francis@uea.ac.uk) directly if you have any questions regarding the workshop.
Our colleagues in the London Excellence Hub based in Queen Mary, University of London, will be delivering a 5 week on-line course called Skills for Success in Higher Education.
Students can download the publicity information and the application form from the column on the right.
This is a unique opportunity for Year 12 Gifted and Talented students to work on-line (with two face to face sessions) facilitated by a leading academic.
This course will introduce students to the skills of independent learning that they will require in order to be a successful university student.
Attendance for Skills for Success in Higher Education will only be required on Saturday 13th June and Saturday 18th July 2009 in London. The remaining work will be completed online.
The fee is £100 per student but there are free and subsidised places for students who meet the Education Maintenance Allowance criteria.
Please note this is not an Excellence East event.
For further information please contact Kira Morser at k.morser@qmul.ac.uk or 02078828887.
Closing date is 29 May 2009 and completed application forms should be returned to
London Excellence Hub
Queen Mary, University of London,
Widening Participation,
Queens' Building
Room E06, Mile End,
London E1 4NS
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Developing very able students at post-16 is an exciting new resource written by the Villiers Park Educational Trust team and published by Optimus Education.
This comprehensive handbook offers practical advice to enable you to:
· Create and lead a Stretch and Challenge initiative
· Evaluate your provision
· Plan improvement
· Develop colleagues
· Tackle underachievement
· Raise standards
· Motivate and engage learners
Evidence shows that supporting your most able students will not only ensure that those identified as being gifted or talented realise their potential, but will raise standards, create a positive learning environment and motivate every student and teacher in your setting. The benefits of providing for your most able students are clear. The question is how?
The authors of Developing Very Able Students at Post-16 have been involved in the Department for Children, Schools and Families’ development of the Institutional Quality Standards (IQS) and in piloting their use in schools and colleges nationally. They are ideally placed to provide you with the background, case studies, strategies and know-how to ensure a whole-school approach to supporting your very able post-16 students.
Please read the brochure to learn more about this valuable resource. This can be downloaded from the column on the right.
Then simply complete the order form which can also be downloaded from the column on the right, and return to the Optimus freepost address.
Once received, you will have 21 days to review it before deciding whether to buy. If, for any reason, it’s not for you, simply return in a resaleable condition and you will owe nothing.
1244472004_Developing Able Students.pdf
1244472013_Developing Able Students Order.pdf
The University of Bedfordshire and Excellence East are pleased to announce the Summer School Programme for 2009!
Dance Summer School: Monday 13th July – Friday 17th July for Years 10-13
After the success of the Summer Schools in 2007 and 2008, the University of Bedfordshire and Excellence East are running the third Dance Summer School for young people of Year 10 and above who are considered ‘gifted and talented’ in dance.
This year’s focus is Site-specific Performance and looks at how choreography can be created in response to different spaces, locations and architecture.
The week will comprise; advanced study of contemporary dance technique, site-specific choreography, and dance analysis. The workshops will be studio-based, and the learning approach will focus on knowledge and skill acquisition through practice.
The programme will be taught in state-of the-art studio facilities including a final performance in and around the new professionally equipped theatre.
Staff teaching on the course are highly skilled and internationally and nationally recognised in the areas of dance performance, choreography and education.
This is an opportunity for young people who excel in dance to experience high quality university teaching in an undergraduate atmosphere and to mix with their peers from other schools.
Theatre Summer School: Monday 13th to Wednesday 15th July for Years 10-13
Writing into Performance is a three-day programme in which students will explore the processes of writing for performance both as individuals and in groups.
Students will practise techniques to enhance their approaches to creating text; develop their text in workshops; and hone their vocal skills and the delivery of text.
The school will culminate in a workshop presentation in which students will perform the writing they have developed over the three days and receive constructive feedback on their writing and performance from peers and staff.
English Summer School: Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd July for Years 10-13
Shakespeare For Ever! Shakespeare’s works endure because they deal powerfully with the eternal concerns of humanity: love and hate; war and peace; life and death.
Students will have the chance to take a fresh look at Shakespeare, to analyse his work, to see how subsequent generations have revisited the plays and seen their relevance to their own times.
They will have the opportunity to put their own slant on Shakespeare, take a play, a scene, a character, and give it a 21st Century resonance, to demonstrate that Shakespeare as Jonson wrote was indeed ‘not for an age but for all time’, in fact, for ever!
Costs:
The cost for the Dance Summer School will be £150 per student, and the cost for both the Theatre and English Summer Schools will be £100 per student.
Please note places will be free for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. WE ARE KEEN TO RECRUIT STUDENTS IN THIS CATEGORY.
Further Details:
Please download a flyer for the event you are interested in from the column on the right and you can register an interest online in the Student Zone/Full Calender of Events section of this website.
You can download an application form from here also.
If you need any further information, please email kirsty.goddard-willcox@beds.ac.uk.
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21 OCTOBER to 1 NOVEMBER 2009
The 2nd Festival of Ideas in arts, humanities and social sciences will take place in Cambridge from 21 October to 1 November 2009.
The Festival is organised by the University of Cambridge so join us to explore centuries of ideas as we celebrate the University’s 800th Anniversary year!
With over 150 events, visitors of all ages will be given the opportunity to explore the big ideas behind history, literature, politics, art and much more. Find out how the study of arts, humanities and social sciences helps us understand vital issues past, present and future.
We’ve got performances, taster sessions, film screenings, workshops and exhibitions taking place throughout the Festival. Whilst a broad sweep of exciting lectures and debates will look back at ideas that have shaped the world and forward to the challenges for the future.
Join us on Saturday 24 October for a Family Day, with a range of hands on activities and engaging talks for all ages, including talks by children’s authors Michael Morpurgo, Anna Perera, Patrick Ness and Caroline Lawrence.
This year we are also running Ideas in the Community, satellite Festival sessions organised in partnership with the City Council’s Community Development Service. Taking place at three community venues across the city, drop in to find out about crime, gardening, local history, nutrition, music and much more. With talks, workshops and hands on activities for all ages, there is something for everyone.
There will be the chance for students of all ages to understand more about the world we live in, on a global and local scale - from politics to the study of different cultures to the stories behind paintings, hidden trails around the city of Cambridge and beyond.
There will be talks, performances and discussions to get you thinking. Find out how to take your interests further, watch fascinating performances and discover how the study of arts, humanities and social sciences helps us understand vital issues past, present and future.
Whatever your interest we hope you enjoy the Cambridge Festival of Ideas!
You can download a paper copy of the Festival of Ideas Programme 2009 from the column on the left.
Some events need to be prebooked, and bookings are now open, but these are clearly indicated in the programme, along with contact details for bookings.
The website address if you would like to keep up to date is http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/whatson/ideasfestival/
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NAGC’s BIG Family Weekend is taking place over the weekend of 24th and 25th October at Aston University in Birmingham!
NAGC is the National Association for Gifted Children, UK's foremost membership charity, and it works with the whole family to support children who are gifted and talented.
NAGC aims to support those who are directly involved with gifted children - parents, teachers, schools and medical professionals - as well as advising policy makers at national and local levels.
The full programme is available to view at www.nagcbritain.org.uk and also can be downloaded from the column on the right of this new story.
A miniflyer which gives an overview of the actiities available and includes a booking form can also be downloaded from the column on the right.
At the moment there is still good availability for most of the children’s activities and for the parents’ keynote addresses, but these will fill rapidly as the weekend approaches.
The contact telephone number for enquiries is 0845 450 0295
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PATHOLOGY: THE ART OF MODERN HEALTHCARE
A FREE event organised by The Royal College of Pathologists
Thursday 5 November 2009 from 1-4pm
The Royal College of Pathologists
2 Carlton House Terrac
London SW1Y 5AF
Suitable for gifted and talented AS and A2 level students studying Biology
The Royal College of Pathologists invites Year 12 and 13 students to find out more about the art and science of pathology, focusing on the beauty of the human heart.
Students will have a rare opportunity to view the Tree of Life art exhibition about the role of pathology in heart disease.
You will be able to interact with real pathologists and examine how the heart works, the role of pathology in the treatment of heart disease, and the way in which the heart has been portrayed in art.
Through facilitated sessions students will also discuss risk factors and the ethical implications of heart transplants
For a list of the topics discussed please see page 2 of the event flyer, which you can download from the column on the right.
For further information or to book a place, please contact Ruth Semple at The Royal College of Pathologists, ruth.semple@rcpath.org or telephone her at 020 7451 6753
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Another event for National Pathology Week here in Cambridge is a documentary screening and Q&A session afterwards with two research academics from the Department of Pathology. Open to the public but particularly suitable for older G&T Biology students.
THE DEADLIEST DISEASE
Tuesday 3 November 2009
Sleeping Sickness is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo suffers more cases than any other country. Without treatment, parasites called trypanosomes invade the victim’s brain, ravage their sleep cycle, driving them mad before finally killing them. But dedicated doctors and medics are fighting back.
A BBC documentary on Sleeping sickness will be shown, followed by a Q&A session with Professor Mark Field and Dr Barry Kingston of the University of Cambridge's Department of Pathology, who will discuss how work in the Department is contributing to the fight.
Venue: Cambridge Arts Picturehouse, 38-39 St Andrew's Street, Cambridge CB2 3AR
Tickets will be available shortly from http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema_home_date.aspx?venueId=camb
To find out more about the charitable work of CamPod please click http://www.path.cam.ac.uk/campod/
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A Motivational Master Class featuring the ex-Olympic and World Gold Medal athlete Derek Redmond will be running at the University of Hertfordshire on Wednesday 24 February 2010.
There are up to 300 places and the day, which is on the de-Havilland campus, starts at 9.45am and finishes at 2.30pm.
This event was run last year and the students found the whole experience inspirational!
It is suitable for pupils ranging from Years 9 to 13 and a flyer can be downloaded from the column on the right
It focuses on the key issues of success, using Derek Redmond’s own experience as an Olympic athlete, and will get students to think about how they can reach their own potential. Last year a lot of talented sports students also attended and found the opportunity to question Derek about his sporting experiences – especially the training regime that he went through - very valuable.
The University is happy to accept bookings of up to 20 students per school – if you wish to make a case for more then please contact them.
There is a cost of £10 per head; schools can either send a cheque made out to ‘The University of Hertfordshire’ or they can be invoiced afterwards.
Sixth Form pupils need not be accompanied by a member of staff.
Students from Years 9 to 11 should either be accompanied by a member of the school staff or have completed a parental consent form (please download from the column on the right) and return it to Dr Ian Herrington prior to 24 February.
Places will not be confirmed until a list of names of those students that are attending has been provided!
Refreshments will be provided during the morning but students and staff will need to either bring lunch or purchase something in our Refectory.
To be judged by Antony Gormley
1st Prize £300, 2nd Prize £200, 3rd Prize £100
All finalists will receive book prizes sponsored by Laurence King Publishers
The University of Cambridge and the Roche Court Educational Trust invites Sixth Form Students to give a short presentation on a work of art of their choice. Participating students will take part in one of three regional heats taking place across the county in February and March 2010. Two entrants from each heat will be selected to take part in the Competition Final on Saturday 6 March at Clare College, Cambridge. The Competition Final will be judged by Antony Gormley.
The competition invites students in Year 12 and 13 to give a ten minute talk on a work of art of their choice to an audience of teachers and fellow students. The subject of the talk may be a piece of fine art, applied art or architecture. It is advised that entrants talk on one particular work, bringing in references to other works where relevant. The work need not be of great renown but a first hand contact with the artefact by the speaker is encouraged.
Spaces for the 2010 ARTiculation Prize are limited. In 2011 new regional centres will take part in the ARTiculation Prize, and we are currently looking for schools and venues, such as art galleries, in new areas which would be interested in getting involved. If you have any suggestions of suitable regional areas and venues please do get in touch.
Regional Heats
Two candidates from each heat will be selected to take part in the finals.
Entries will be selected on a first come first served basis and all applications should be in by Friday 27 November 2009.
Kettles Yard Gallery, Cambridge
Monday 8 February, 4pm – 6pm
To be adjudicated by Michael Harrison, Director of Kettle’s Yard.
Light refreshments will be served after the event.
Kettle’s Yard, Castle Street, Cambridge CB3 0AQ Tel: 01223 748100
For further information please contact Jo McPhee on 01223 764930 or at joanna.mcphee@admin.cam.ac.uk
St Paul’s Girls School, London
Saturday 27 February, 10am – 12noon
To be adjudicated by Ian Dejardin, Director of Dulwich Picture Gallery
Light refreshments will be served after the event.
St Paul’s Girl’s School, Brook Green, Hammersmith, London, W6 7BS
For further information please contact Kate Evans on 0207 6032288
New Art Centre, Roche Court, Salisbury
Tuesday 2 March, 6pm – 9pm
To be adjudicated by Louise Govier, former adult learning manager at the National Gallery and 2009 Clore Fellow.
The event will include a supper.
New Art Centre, Roche Court, East Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 1BG.
For further information please contact Lucy Salisbury on 01980 862244 or at lucy@sculpture.com
ARTiculation Prize Final and History of Art Study Day
ARTiculation Prize Final
Clare College, Cambridge
Saturday 6 March 2010, 10.30am – 4pm
The ARTiculation Prize competition final will be hosted by Clare College, Cambridge, and will be part of a History of Art study day. This day is designed to stimulate students’ interest in the subject whilst offering them an insight into University life. The programme will include a lecture by Dr Timothy Potts, Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum. Current undergraduates will be giving short talks and conducting gallery and college art collection tours.
A complimentary lunch will be provided by Clare College.
ARTiculation prize semi-finalist winners will be taking part in the competition finals during the afternoon. To be judged by artist Antony Gormley
Schools do not have to take part in the competition to attend the Study Day.
If you would like to discuss your application or if you need further information please contact Jo McPhee on 01223 764930 or at joanna.mcphee@admin.cam.ac.uk
More information can be downloaded from the column on the right:
ARTiculation Prize Competition Guidlines (PDF)
ARTiculation Prize and Regional Entry Form (PDF)
Final Study Day Information and Booking Form (PDF)
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1257776489_ARTiculation Regional Entry Form.pdf
1257776516_ARTiculation Study Day Final Booking Form.pdf
To get the full flavour of life at Anglia Ruskin you really need to experience it for yourself.
Come to one of our Open Days and see what Cambridge and Chelmsford have to offer, find out more about the University, the lecturers, the accommodation, your subject area and heaps more.
Ashcroft International Business School (AIBS)
The Open Day is a real opportunity to learn about what the Ashcroft International Business School can offer you. An experienced member of Faculty staff will be on hand to answer your general questions and to direct you to a specialist academic member of staff who will be able to answer subject-specific questions. We are also offering a range of talks and activities to help you find out more.
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/openday/aibs_cambridge.phtml
Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences provides a wide variety of both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes We are holding a series of activities throughout the day.
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/openday/faculty_arts_cambridge.phtml
Faculty of Education
The Faculty of Education academic staff will be available to offer advice on the full range of course options we have available. We will also be providing a series of talks so you can find out more about what we do.
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/openday/faculty_education_cambridge.phtml
Faculty of Health and Social Care
At the Faculty of Health & Social Care we have several opportunities to help you make the best possible career choices. As well as the main Open Days on this site we also offer; It's important you get a true feel for the environment you will be learning in. Open Days provide the perfect opportunity to visit where you will be studying and get hands on with the equipment. You will find all the necessary information on a wide variety of health & social care disciplines, from adult nursing to complementary medicine, social work to midwifery. Our courses are available across the region and the choice is vast, so let us help you make the right choice. Along with Open Days and Interview Days we run course specific Taster Days. These provide a true feel for your chosen discipline and the study environment. Plus with advice & guidance also available Taster Days are a crucial activity for anyone who is looking for a window to their future.
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/openday/faculty_health_cambridge.phtml
Faculty of Science and Technology
The Faculty of Science and Technology provides a wide variety of courses and excellent facilities. Our vocational courses allow you to learn through doing, with an emphasis on gaining practical skills for the workplace. Many of our courses are accredited by professional associations, or developed with employers, so our graduates are "industry ready".
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/openday/faculty_technology_cambridge.phtml
Further information can be found on http://web.anglia.ac.uk/openday/index.phtml
Open days for applicants to BA/BSc and Foundation degrees in two locations, Luton and Bedford.
Attending an open day will give you a realistic picture of student life and help you make the best choice. Come along, with friends or family, to meet our staff and talk to students already enjoying life at the University of Bedfordshire. (If you are unable to attend an open day and would like a personal tour of our campuses, please contact us)
Bedford campus - Saturday 14 March 2009, 10am (see details below of this event)
Luton campus - Saturday 14 March 2009, 10am (see details below of this event)
Other Open Day dates in 2009:
Saturday 25 April 2009
Saturday 4 July 2009
Saturday 10 October 2009
BEDFORD CAMPUS 14 MARCH 2009
The Faculty of Education and Sport is based at the Bedford campus and is home to around 2,900 students. It is renowned for its friendly, supportive atmosphere and has a proven track record of exceptional teaching, research and graduate employment. Bedford campus offers a broad range of courses including:
Accounting
Business Management
Childhood and Youth Studies
Criminology and Sociology
Early Years Education
Education Studies
English Studies
Law
Performing Arts (Dance/Drama/Theatre)
Social Work
Sport and Adventure Recreation
Sport and Physical Education
Sport Studies and Sport Sciences
Teacher Training (PE and Primary)
If the course you are interested in is not listed here, please see our Luton campus open day
Please pre-register for an open day at Bedford campus
Programme (preliminary - may be subject to some changes)
10am to 10.15am Registration.
10.15am Welcome to the University of Bedfordshire. Presentations on accommodation, student life, finance and bursaries.
11am Academic sessions – a subject specific presentation with a member of academic staff from your course of interest with the opportunity to ask questions.
12noon Academic Fair and refreshments. An opportunity to speak to academic staff, Admissions, Accommodation, Student Services, Careers Advisors and the Chaplaincy.
12.45pm Guided tours of the Bedford campus by current students.
Address
Faculty of Education and Sport
University of Bedfordshire
Bedford campus
Polhill Avenue
Bedford
MK41 9EA
LUTON CAMPUS 14 MARCH 2009
Our undergraduate courses are characterised by choice and flexibility, career relevance and the scope to provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential. Luton campus offers a broad range of courses including:
Advertising, Marketing and PR
Art and Design
Biomedical and Forensic Science
Business and Management
Finance and Accounting
Creative Technologies
Creative Writing
Computing
Interior Design
Journalism
Law
Leisure, Tourism and Sport Management
Media and Media Performance
Nursing, Midwifery and ODP
Psychology and Criminology
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sports Therapy
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Technology for Engineering and Environment
Vocational Foundation Degrees
If the course you are interested in is not listed here, please see our Bedford campus open day
Programme (preliminary - may be subject to some changes)
10am Arrival, registration and refreshments at the Park Square campus.
10.30am An introduction to the University of Bedfordshire.
11.00am Academic sessions - a subject specific presentation with a member of academic staff from your course of interest with the opportunity to ask questions.
12 Noon Lunch.
12.15pm to 2.30pm Campus tours leave from reception at Park Square. Opportunity to speak to University staff for the following areas, in the CETL Centre:
Student Finance – Budgeting
Disability Support – Meet a representative of the Disabilities Advice Team
Centre for Personal and Career Development
Planning – Career planning
Accommodation – Settling in/see the show flat
Students’ Union – Meet your Union
Vauxhall Recreation Club – Meet the team, view sports facilities and find out about student membership. Take a guided tour of Vauxhall Recreation Club. The shuttle bus runs from Vicarage Street between 12.30 and 2.30pm
Address
University of Bedfordshire
Luton campus
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU
Further information can be found at http://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/openevents/undergraduate
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE OPEN DAYS
The Universify of Cambridge hosts two large Open Days every year. These are the large scale central events offered by the Admissions Office and up to 15,000 students attend over the two days. All the departments and faculties are open for students to visit, and talks take place all across the University.
This year the University Open Days will take place on 1 and 2 July 2010
Please note this is not a two day event - Day 2 is a repeat of Day 1.
The online booking form will be available in April 2009 at http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/opendays/cambridge/index.html.
If you would also like to try and visit a college on the same day please see the list below under COLLEGE OPEN DAYS of which colleges have open events on at the same time.
DEPARTMENT (e.g. subject/course specific) OPEN DAYS
Department open days focus on the specific course or courses in a faculty or department, and the main dates for all department open days are 2 and 3 July 2009 e.g. during the large University of Cambridge Open Days.
You'll meet some of the lecturers and see the libraries and other facilities. The staff and students may well be able to answer broader questions about life at Cambridge, but if you would like to see other places in Cambridge on the same day check the timetable when you book.
Please contact the department directly for details and booking information
Outside of 2 and 3 July, a small number of department hold additional events where Year 12 students can visit and find out more. They run from March 2010.
You can find out more at http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/opendays/department.html
COLLEGE OPEN DAYS
At Cambridge, students are admitted by one of the Colleges rather than a department, therefore College open days give you the opportunity to pick up a wide range of useful information. The Admissions Tutor will introduce the College and you'll be shown around the grounds and facilities, probably by some of the students. On the full day programmes you'll have lunch in the College hall or buttery. Directors of Studies will discuss in detail the University's courses and the College supervision system. They'll also outline any specific admissions requirements their College might have.
A visit to a particular College does not commit you to applying to that College: you can attend whichever open day is convenient for you and apply to any College afterwards. Booking is essential (unless specified), as there are limits on numbers. Please contact the College directly for details and booking requirements.
As well as holding visiting events in July 2009, many colleges have their own additional open days which run from March 2010 until September 2010.
You can find a list of dates at any college you are interested in by visiting http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/o
Open Days at the University of East Anglia
The next open day takes place on Friday 3 July.
Please click on the link below for more information and to download an Open Day programme.
http://www.uea.ac.uk/virtualopenday/openday
We hope you will be able to join us!
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Online booking form: http://web-apps.herts.ac.uk/uhweb/apps/webforms/static_forms/open-days-form.cfm
The next main University ofHertfordshire open days will take place on
15th March 2009
20 June 2009
10 October 2009
11 October 2009
For details of the Open Day Programme please download the PDF from the column on the right.
School of Art and Design and the School of Film, Music and Media
http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/schools-of-study/art-and-design/opendays.cfm
Thursday 19th February 2009 (Open Evening: 6.45pm - 9.15pm)
Saturday 28th February 2009
Tuesday 10th March 2009
Joint Honours Programme Open Days
http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/schools-of-study/combined-studies/open-days.cfm
Wednesday 11 February 2009
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Saturday 7 March 2009
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Wednesday 6 May 2009
School of Computer Science Open Days
http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/schools-of-study/computer-science/undergraduate-courses/open-days.cfm
To book a place, email csadmissions@herts.ac.uk
Wed 18 Feb 2009
Sat 28 Feb 2009
Wed 11 Mar 2009
Sat 21 Mar 2009
Wed 29 Apr 2009
School of Film, Music and Media
http://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/schools-of-study/film-music-and-media/open-days.cfm
Thursday 19th February 2009 (Open Evening: 6.45pm - 9.15pm)
Saturday 28th February 2009*
Tuesday 10th March 2009
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Gifted and Talented Teacher Networking Event
Tuesday 21 October 2008 - Law Faculty, University of Cambridge
The Excellence East office based at the University of Cambridge would very much like to invite Gifted and Talented Lead Teachers and/or interested teaching colleagues to an informal evening event on Tuesday 21 October 2008 at the University of Cambridge to mark the launch of the new website www.excellenceeast.org.uk .
The general theme of the networking evening will be student outreach, widening participation and online resources at the University of Cambridge which would be particularly suited to gifted and talented students and their needs.
The evening will commence in the Law Faculty, West Road, Cambridge, at 5pm with a welcome from our Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor John Rallison, followed by four short presentations relevant to G&T students
Aterwards, from 6pm, we have arranged for informal drinks in the Atrium area for teachers to meet with University academics and staff who are involved in secondary student outreach activities, either directly or through the provision of online resources.
In addition a number of outreach groups from a range of Departments will have designated tables in the Atrium area and representatives from them will be available to provide information and answer queries.
Please see the List of Teacher Events in the Teacher Zone for more information.
The UK Space Challenge 2009
Cambridge University Spaceflight, a student-run group, announces a new national science competition for ages 14-19. You can find out more at http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~cuspaceflight/competition.php
If your school is interested, this is the link to sign up to register for an application : http://www.srcf.ucam.org/~cuspaceflight/800comp/register_interest.php
The National Strategies' gifted and talented programme is a cross-phase programme designed to provide support at LA, whole-school and classroom level for improving provision and outcomes for gifted and talented pupils in the context of school self-evaluation and improvement, Every Child Matters and the personalisation of learning for all pupils.
Fundamental to the programme is the belief that provision should counteract disadvantage and prevent underachievement.
National Strategies are pleased to announce the publication of their first eNewsletter for gifted and talented education.
The newsletter includes information, updates, cameos of effective practice and links to NS guidance and publications, both G&T and other related NS programmes.
This issue is targeted at LA G&T leads and primary and secondary National Strategy managers. You might also wish to share the content with other LA colleagues and use in briefings and newsletters to head teachers and leading teachers for G&T.
The Newsletter includes information, updates, cameos of effective practice and links to a range of publications and guidance to support school improvement and enhance provision and outcomes for pupils. The Newsletter includes mainstreaming gifted and talented education, leading teachers for gifted and talented education, and what's new in gifted and talented education
Copies of the Newsletter can be downloaded from the column on the right.
http://nationalstrategies.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/node/152364
1229110062_National Strategies G&T Newsletter Autumn 2008.pdf
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Excellence East
John Carter
Chair
Luton Borough Council
Name Linda Prestidge
Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Luton LA
Support, Challenge and Intervention
Luton Learning Resource Centre
Strangers Way
Luton, LU4 9ND
Email linda.prestidge@luton.gov.uk
Telephone 01582 531107
Bedfordshire County Council G&T Contact
Telephone 01234 836103
Name John Carter
Email john1carter@onetel.com
Website http://www.schools.bedfordshire.gov.uk/g&t/
Cambridgeshire County Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01480 372406
Name Alison Quinlan
Email alison.quinlan@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Website http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/education/parents/learning/giftedandtalentedchildren
Essex County Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 07786 125344
Gifted and Talented Helpline 08457 430430
Name Louisa Sliwa
Email louisa.sliwa@essexcc.gov.uk
http://www.e-gfl.org/index.cfm?s=1&m=271&p=27,index&zs=n
Hertsfordshire County Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01438 844008
Name Jeremy Reynolds
Email jeremy.reynolds@hertscc.gov.uk
Website http://www.thegrid.org.uk/learning/gifted/outreach/index.shtml
Luton Borough Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01582 531107
Name Linda Prestidge
Email linda.prestidge@luton.gov.uk
Web http://www.learning.luton.gov.uk/index.cfm?s=1&m=462&p=170,index
Norfolk County Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01603 433276
Name Sandra Howard
Email sandra.howard@norfolk.gov.uk
Web http://www.schools.norfolk.gov.uk/index.cfm?s=1&m=593&p=445,index
Peterborough LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01733 864019
Name Iain Simper
Email iain.simper@peterborough.gov.uk
Southend County Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01702 534880
Name Gill Clifton
Email gillclifton@southend.gov.uk
Suffolk County Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01787 220088
Name Liz Taylor
Email liz.taylor@educ.suffolkcc.gov.uk
Thurrock Borough Council LA G&T Contact
Telephone 01375 413666
Name Gwen Trapp
Email gtrapp@thurrock.gov.uk
Weblinks http://www.tgfl.org.uk/
http://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sports/content.php?page=gifted_talented
NACE
National Association for Able Children in Education
http://www.nace.co.uk/
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIFTED CHILDREN
http://www.nagcbritain.org.uk/index.php
DCSF Parents Centre
The Parent Centre is for all parents and carers who want to help their child or children to learn. It is here to offer you support, information and advice about your child's learning and the English education system.
http://www.parentscentre.gov.uk/
http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/parentalinvolvement/ (related website)
BBC
Articles of particular interest for parents from the BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/
ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Check out our main outreach web page to see what’s available: http://webservices.admin.cam.ac.uk/outreach/index.jsp. You can search by subject, category or age range
There are also a wide range of lectures and talks during term time, many of which are open to the general public. For further information check out : http://www.talks.cam.ac.uk/index
History - Take a Journey into History is the Cambridge History Faculty’s new website aimed at 16-18 year-olds and mature students, and their teachers and lecturers. At the heart of the site is an interactive virtual classroom with online lectures and many exercises to do. The site also contains lots of information about studying History at Cambridge University.
www.historycambridge.com
Classics — the Cambridge Schools Classics Project aims to make the classical world accessible to all ages and abilities through on-line storytelling and resources.
http://www.cambridgescp.com/index.html
Engineering — the Department organises a series of lectures in schools around the UK and has developed web and CD resources and problem-solving packs for schools.
http://www.engineeringinteract.org/
http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/outreach/
English — The Faculty of English has devised a collection of interactive, multimedia resources for secondary school pupils, initially focusing on Shakespeare's theatre and writings from the First World War.
http://aspirations.english.cam.ac.uk/converse/home.acds
Mathematics — the University's Millennium Mathematics Project (MMP) encourages people of all ages and abilities to share in the excitement of mathematics through a variety of free public events, activities and projects across the UK and internationally.
http://enigma.maths.org/main/index.php
http://www.mmp.maths.org.uk/
Motivate — a video-conferencing project linking University mathematicians to primary and secondary schools.
http://motivate.maths.org/
NRICH — an on-line club featuring games, puzzles and mathematical enrichment activities for ages 5 to 18.
http://nrich.maths.org/public/index.php
Plus — a free magazine for age 15+ containing features, interviews and news items on mathematics and its applications to the sciences, arts, commerce and society.
http://plus.maths.org/
Sun|trek - an exciting new website for school students and teachers about the Sun and its effect on the Earth. Sun|trek has been motivated and inspired by the fantastic images and movies of the Sun taken from space. It is relevant to many aspects of the school science curriculum, including the solar system, light, UV and X-ray radiation, energy, magnetism, gravity, and also deals with topical issues such as global warming. http://www.suntrek.org/
Modern Languages — a virtual academy called Multikultura for students aged 14 to 18 to enhance their discovery of language and culture.
http://www.multikultura.org.uk/
Physics — web and CD resources to support the Physics curriculum for ages 11 to 19, including a virtual tour of the Cavendish laboratory and a Physics at Work conference for local Year 10 to 12 students.
http://www-outreach.phy.cam.ac.uk
Science and Plants for Schools — the scheme works with teachers to interest young people in plants and molecular biology.
http://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/
Astronomy – Online early history of astronomy. The history focuses on the uses of astronomy and its instruments, as well as on the practitioners of astronomy. The project aims to illustrate the variety of uses (astrology, weather prediction, calendar reform) and inspirations (e.g. poetry), people in past societies and cultures found in astronomy
http://www.hps.cam.ac.uk/starry/
Zoology — a website that enables students aged 11 to 16 to embark on adventurous expeditions around the world and run virtual experiments.
http://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/museum/ed_services.htm
The Centre for Applied Research in Educational Technologies (CARET) has developed a collection of interactive brainteasers and puzzles for pupils aged 11 to 19.
http://puzzling.caret.cam.ac.uk/index.php
Bioinformatics
The European Bioinformatics Centre, together with the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, have developed a range of activities http://www.ebi.ac.uk/training/schools/
VILLIERS PARK EDUCATIONAL TRUST
YG&T and Villiers Park - Post 16 AS/A2 Learners
For Post 16 learners, Villiers Park Educational Trust in partnership with YG&T has devised www.ygtactivities.org.uk, a new site where students can take part in online extension activities.