Science
Mr Wilkins Visits CERN
Tuesday, 21 March, 2017
On the 7th of February I was lucky enough to be chosen to take part in the annual Welsh Teachers Visit to CERN, the huge science experiment in Geneva, Switzerland. The program was aimed at providing 24 Physics teachers, like myself, with first hand experience of the cutting edge research being carried out at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). Over four days, we attended tailored lectures and workshops delivered by a variety of speakers, all leaders in their fields. I found it surprising how many of these eminent speakers were either Welsh or working at Welsh universities. One of the most fascinating talks was on the researching of anti-hydrogen, a project run by the University of Swansea, with their findings only recently published. Read More…Science on the Move
Friday, 21 October, 2016
Lab in a Lorry, a mobile science lab for young people, visited Colwyn Bay on October 11th and 12th to connect young people in the region to science. Local school groups will take part in organised visits to the Lab which was based at Ysgol Bryn Elian.Designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, Lab in a Lorry offers 11-14 year olds the opportunity to explore science through specially created interactive experiments.The Lab in a Lorry programme has been visiting schools, youth organisations, major events, and communities free-of-charge across the UK and Ireland since early 2005. Read More…Lab in a Lorry
Friday, 27 February, 2015
Lab in a Lorry, a mobile science lab for young people, visited Ysgol Bryn Elian Year 9 pupils. The aim of Lab in a Lorry is to encourage positive attitudes towards the sciences and to make science and engineering more attractive to 11-14 year olds.Designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers, Lab in a Lorry offers 11-14 year olds the opportunity to explore the sciences through specially created interactive experiments. Read More…
