School pupils from Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and across the west of England will put their chemistry skills to the test next week to try to save Dr Who’s tardis from the cybermen, at the University of Bath.
(Media-Newswire.com) - School pupils from Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and across the west of England will put their chemistry skills to the test next week to try to save Dr Who’s tardis from the cybermen, at the University of Bath.
Around 120 pupils aged 11 to 13 will crack the chemical reactions necessary to repair the broken time machine and thwart the cybermen, at two ‘Salters’ Festival of Chemistry’ days ( Tuesday 12 May and Thursday 14 May ).
The day-long workshops will give young people from 30 different schools the chance to enjoy hands-on chemistry, working in teams on challenging and fun activities, including using their analytical chemistry skills to solve a murder mystery.
Dr Mike Hill, Dr Matt Jones and Dr John Lowe from the University’s Department of Chemistry will present an entertaining lecture entitled The magic of chemistry, involving flashes, bangs, exploding volcanoes and other amazing chemical reactions that the children won’t get to see at school.
Dr Hill, a Research Fellow and Reader, said: “The day will be filled with flashes, whizzes and bangs to illustrate different chemical transformations. It’s a chance for the pupils to find out just how interesting chemistry can be to study at a higher level.”
The day will end with team prizes awarded for chemical skills, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
The Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry are an initiative of The Salters’ Institute, whose aim is to promote the appreciation of chemistry by making it more relevant and fun to students. There are 55 events taking place at universities across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
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