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Events for Schools in 2011
There are some great opportunities for schools to get involved in Science and Technology at Lancaster in 2011.
In February we will be holding a Rocket Challenge Day as part of an ongoing project to support the teaching of triple science within local schools.
In March staff and students from Science and Technology departments will be in London for the Big Bang Science Fair.
As part of National Science and Engineering Week we will be holding a series of activities, also in March, to promote Science and Technology to local school students.
For year 12 students thinking of coming to university, our summer Taster Day in July is an opportunity to get an insight into studying Science and Technology subjects at Lancaster.
For further details on these and other activities for schools, please contact Dr Alan Darragh, tel. 01524 594208.
Thu 27 January 2011
Associated Links
- Science and Technology Events for Schools
- Science and Technology Schools Programme - find out more about activities for schools run by Lancaster University's Faculty of Science and Technology
Latest News
Lancaster set to receive funding boost to stimulate UK's economy
Lancaster is amongst leading universities who are set to benefit from a £50 million investment in cutting-edge research and innovation projects to drive growth. Lancaster's project will use the strong international reputation and links in China, in particular with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, to address the Government's priorities to focus on high-growth SMEs and to increase exports. Using expertise from across the University, it focuses on improved leadership and new technology...
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Fri 17 May 2013
Billion-year-old water could hold clues to life on Earth and Mars
A UK-Canadian team of scientists has discovered ancient pockets of water, which have been isolated deep underground for billions of years and contain abundant chemicals known to support life.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Thu 16 May 2013
How do we find out about cyber criminals?
Security Lancaster and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics held a workshop to form a new collaborative group who will widen the knowledge of cybercrime and start developing innovative approaches to obtaining information on cyber criminals. The workshop included security researchers and statisticians, solicitors specialising in cybercrime, and experts from government agencies.
Thu 16 May 2013
First, carbon footprints... now you can calculate your 'nitrogen footprint'
Scientists at Lancaster, Virginia and Oxford universities have produced a web-based tool that allows anyone living in the UK to see their own 'nitrogen footprint'.
Story supplied by LU Press Office
Wed 15 May 2013