University of Cambridge Engineering and Physics Outreach Events

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. 

www.eng.cam.ac.uk/outreach

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/