Senior School Pupils Exhibit Results of Their Scientific Research
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Royal College of Physicians,
Queen St, EdinburghFriday, September 3rd
1.15pm to 3.15pm
Senior School Pupils Exhibit Results of Their Scientific Research
84 Talented S5/S6 pupils from all over Scotland with a flair for science, technology, engineering or mathematics, will celebrate and display the results of their 4-6 week research projects, which they undertook at the beginning of the summer holidays. The research projects varied from a study of an endangered beetle at Loch Leven Nature Reserve, to investigating the action of plant flavanoids to inhibit enzymes in Alzheimer disease at MSD Newhouse in Lanarkshire (A further 23 pupils took part but cannot attend the event).
The event takes place in the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, on Friday 3rd September from 1.00 until 4.30pm. Professor Lesley Yellowlees, MBE and recent Head of Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh will view the projects and present the pupils with their certificates of achievement.
The scheme and event are managed throughout Scotland by TechFest-SetPoint, a charity whose aim is to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics to young people www.techfestsetpoint.org.uk
Frances Chapman of TechFest-SetPoint and Coordinator for the scheme in Scotland, said: "The scheme is an excellent opportunity for the pupils to gain invaluable hands-on experience and gain exposure to real science and engineering research environments. Friday's event will offer the pupils an occasion to celebrate their achievements to their peers and invited guests.
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Issued on behalf of TechFest-SetPoint. If you wish to attend, or if you wish more information, please contact Frances Chapman on 01224 274191 or 07894246564 or email f.c.chapman@abdn.ac.uk
A list of pupils, schools and organisations is below:-
First Name
Surname
School Name
Establishment
Natalie
Reid
All Saints RC Secondary School
University of Glasgow
Jonathan
Angus
Alva Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Lisa
Anderson
Alva Academy
University of Stirling
Holly
Crook
Alva Academy
University of Stirling
Magnus
Sinclair
Anderson High School
North Atlantic Fisheries College
Chapman
Cheng
Anderson High School
Scottish Natural Heritage
Jack
Henderson
Anderson High School
Scottish Natural Heritage
Rebecca
Nicolson
Anderson High School
Scottish Natural Heritage
Jasmin
Hadden
Arbroath Academy
University of Dundee
Christine
McLoughlin
Arbroath High School
CXR Biosciences
Ewan
Barrack
Arbroath High School
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Samantha
McLaren
Arbroath High School
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Ge
Yan
Balerno Community High School
Medical Research Council
Calum
McPherson
Bearsden Academy
Heriot-Watt University
Adam
Bates-Gray
Bell Baxter High School
University of St Andrews
Fiona
Hewitt
Biggar High School
Angel Biotechnology
Ross
Aitchison
Biggar High School
Glasgow Caledonian University
Timothy
Errington
Biggar High School
University of Edinburgh
Rachael
Riddoch
Biggar High School
University of Edinburgh
Alanna
Holdsworth
Biggar High School
University of Strathclyde
Emma
Stanhope
Blairgowrie High School
University of Dundee
Ellen
Carracher
Boroughmuir High School
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Fiona
McLachlan
Boroughmuir High School
University of Edinburgh
Ellen
Jamieson
Breadalbane Academy
University of Aberdeen
Anne
McMillan
Carrick Academy
Scottish Agricultural College
Rachel
Byars
Cleveden Secondary
University of Glasgow
Kenneth
Baird
Crieff High School
MSD
Emma
Ross
Cults Academy
University of Aberdeen
Yvonne
Milne
Dalziel High School
MSD
Rachel
Earith
Dingwall Academy
University of Aberdeen
Kirsty
Richards
Dunfermline High School
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Duncan
Kelly
Dunfermline High School
University of Edinburgh
Imogen
Herbert
Dunoon Grammar School
University of the West of Scotland
Akib
Rashid
Eastwood High School
University of Strathclyde
Cammie
Batchelor
Fortrose Academy
LifeScan Scotland Ltd
Nicola
Graham
Galashiels Academy
University of Edinburgh
Catherine
Rosie
George Heriot's School
Roslin Institute***
Catriona
Knott
Glen Urquhart High School
University of St Andrews
Sophie
Gilbert
Grove Academy
University of Dundee
Jassem
Birmingham
Harris Academy
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Carina
Macdonald
Harris Academy
University of St Andrews
Emily
Spasic
Harris Academy
University of St Andrews
Kai
Rakovic
Hazlehead Academy
University of Aberdeen
Paula
Glancy
Holy Cross High School
MSD
James
Boyle
Holy Cross High School
University of Glasgow
Victoria
Carr
Holy Cross High School
University of Glasgow
Rosie
Maddock
Inverurie Academy
NovaBiotics Ltd
Hannah
Battensby
Inverurie Academy
University of Aberdeen
Jamie
Long
James Gillespie's High School
Edinburgh Napier University
Erin
Connolly
James Gillespie's High School
Heriot-Watt University
YongJun John
Chen
James Gillespie's High School
Medical Research Council
Rhian
Hughes
James Gillespie's High School
University of Edinburgh
Jonathan
Curle
Kilsyth Academy
University of Glasgow
Katie
Forbes
Kincorth Academy
Marinescotland***
Morna
Belbin
Kinlochbervie High School
Raigmore Hospital
Anna Natasha
Sutherland
Kinlochbervie High School
UHI Millenium Institute
Emma
Hourston
Kirkwall Grammar School
Heriot-Watt University, Orkney Campus
Jennifer
Crooks
Lenzie Academy
University of Glasgow
Charis
Murdoch
Lenzie Academy
University of Glasgow
Ziyan
Sheng
Lenzie Academy
University of Glasgow
Lewis
Deacon
Lenzie Academy
University of Strathclyde
Harrison
Tait
Lenzie Academy
University of Strathclyde
Sarah
McDonald
Linlithgow Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Lucie
Douglas
Linlithgow Academy
Royal Botanic Gardens***
James
Tooze
Madras College
University of St Andrews
Timothy
Woollins
Madras College
University of St Andrews
Euan
McGonigle
Mearns Castle High School
University of Strathclyde
Sam
Newmark
Millburn Academy
British Geological Survey
Anna Maria
Abraham
Morgan Academy
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Joseph
Turner
North Berwick High School
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Ciara
Gribben
Notre Dame RC High (Girls)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Scott
Morrison
Park Mains High School
Rolls Royce
Charlotte
Linn
Park Mains High School
University of Glasgow
Christina
Duncan
Perth Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Iona
MacGowan
Perth Academy
Scottish Natural Heritage
Rachel
Hutchinson
Perth Academy
University of Abertay Dundee
Katie
McCombes
Portobello High School
Moredun Research Institution
Fiona
Seaton
Portobello High School
Roslin Institute***
Umair Hasan
Jamal
Renfrew High School
Rolls Royce
Christopher
McCaffery
Robert Gordon's College
University of Aberdeen
Sarah
Stirling
Robert Gordon's College
University of Aberdeen
Laura
Bain
Springburn Academy
University of Glasgow
Naia
Shahid
St Aloysius College
MSD
Angela
Baah
St Andrew's RC Secondary School
University of Glasgow
Eilidh
Logan
St George's School for Girls
University of Edinburgh
Ailsa Lindeque
Peel
St Joseph's College
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Rebecca
Brown
St Joseph's College
Scottish Agricultural College
Lisa
Marris
St Margaret's RC Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Juliette
Capoulade-Murphy
St Ninian's High School
University of Glasgow
Lyndsey
Stirling
St Ninian's High School
University of Glasgow
Rachel
Turner
The Glasgow Academy
University of Glasgow
Jason
Long
The Glasgow Academy
University of Strathclyde
Connor
McCollam
The High School of Dundee
University of St Andrews
Roshni
Mansfield
The High School of Glasgow
Medical Research Council
Jonathan
Jarrett
The High School of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Jillian
Gisbey
The James Young High School
Heriot-Watt University
Angus
Sutherland
Thurso High School
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
Bethany
Greig
Thurso High School
Environmental Research Institute
Sophia
Nestor
Thurso High School
Environmental Research Institute
Joanne
Ryrie
Thurso High School
Environmental Research Institute
Louise
Reid
Tiree High School
University of Stirling
Martin
McPhail
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Gary
Quinn
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Elliot
Smith
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Lisa
Summers
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Hannah
Kennedy
Turnbull High School
University of Glasgow
Ross
Kirkwood
Wallace High School
University of Stirling
First Name
Surname
School Name
Establishment
Natalie
Reid
All Saints RC Secondary School
University of Glasgow
Jonathan
Angus
Alva Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Lisa
Anderson
Alva Academy
University of Stirling
Holly
Crook
Alva Academy
University of Stirling
Magnus
Sinclair
Anderson High School
North Atlantic Fisheries College
Chapman
Cheng
Anderson High School
Scottish Natural Heritage
Jack
Henderson
Anderson High School
Scottish Natural Heritage
Rebecca
Nicolson
Anderson High School
Scottish Natural Heritage
Jasmin
Hadden
Arbroath Academy
University of Dundee
Christine
McLoughlin
Arbroath High School
CXR Biosciences
Ewan
Barrack
Arbroath High School
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Samantha
McLaren
Arbroath High School
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Ge
Yan
Balerno Community High School
Medical Research Council
Calum
McPherson
Bearsden Academy
Heriot-Watt University
Adam
Bates-Gray
Bell Baxter High School
University of St Andrews
Fiona
Hewitt
Biggar High School
Angel Biotechnology
Ross
Aitchison
Biggar High School
Glasgow Caledonian University
Timothy
Errington
Biggar High School
University of Edinburgh
Rachael
Riddoch
Biggar High School
University of Edinburgh
Alanna
Holdsworth
Biggar High School
University of Strathclyde
Emma
Stanhope
Blairgowrie High School
University of Dundee
Ellen
Carracher
Boroughmuir High School
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Fiona
McLachlan
Boroughmuir High School
University of Edinburgh
Ellen
Jamieson
Breadalbane Academy
University of Aberdeen
Anne
McMillan
Carrick Academy
Scottish Agricultural College
Rachel
Byars
Cleveden Secondary
University of Glasgow
Kenneth
Baird
Crieff High School
MSD
Emma
Ross
Cults Academy
University of Aberdeen
Yvonne
Milne
Dalziel High School
MSD
Rachel
Earith
Dingwall Academy
University of Aberdeen
Kirsty
Richards
Dunfermline High School
Royal Zoological Society of Scotland
Duncan
Kelly
Dunfermline High School
University of Edinburgh
Imogen
Herbert
Dunoon Grammar School
University of the West of Scotland
Akib
Rashid
Eastwood High School
University of Strathclyde
Cammie
Batchelor
Fortrose Academy
LifeScan Scotland Ltd
Nicola
Graham
Galashiels Academy
University of Edinburgh
Catherine
Rosie
George Heriot's School
Roslin Institute***
Catriona
Knott
Glen Urquhart High School
University of St Andrews
Sophie
Gilbert
Grove Academy
University of Dundee
Jassem
Birmingham
Harris Academy
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Carina
Macdonald
Harris Academy
University of St Andrews
Emily
Spasic
Harris Academy
University of St Andrews
Kai
Rakovic
Hazlehead Academy
University of Aberdeen
Paula
Glancy
Holy Cross High School
MSD
James
Boyle
Holy Cross High School
University of Glasgow
Victoria
Carr
Holy Cross High School
University of Glasgow
Rosie
Maddock
Inverurie Academy
NovaBiotics Ltd
Hannah
Battensby
Inverurie Academy
University of Aberdeen
Jamie
Long
James Gillespie's High School
Edinburgh Napier University
Erin
Connolly
James Gillespie's High School
Heriot-Watt University
YongJun John
Chen
James Gillespie's High School
Medical Research Council
Rhian
Hughes
James Gillespie's High School
University of Edinburgh
Jonathan
Curle
Kilsyth Academy
University of Glasgow
Katie
Forbes
Kincorth Academy
Marinescotland***
Morna
Belbin
Kinlochbervie High School
Raigmore Hospital
Anna Natasha
Sutherland
Kinlochbervie High School
UHI Millenium Institute
Emma
Hourston
Kirkwall Grammar School
Heriot-Watt University, Orkney Campus
Jennifer
Crooks
Lenzie Academy
University of Glasgow
Charis
Murdoch
Lenzie Academy
University of Glasgow
Ziyan
Sheng
Lenzie Academy
University of Glasgow
Lewis
Deacon
Lenzie Academy
University of Strathclyde
Harrison
Tait
Lenzie Academy
University of Strathclyde
Sarah
McDonald
Linlithgow Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Lucie
Douglas
Linlithgow Academy
Royal Botanic Gardens***
James
Tooze
Madras College
University of St Andrews
Timothy
Woollins
Madras College
University of St Andrews
Euan
McGonigle
Mearns Castle High School
University of Strathclyde
Sam
Newmark
Millburn Academy
British Geological Survey
Anna Maria
Abraham
Morgan Academy
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Joseph
Turner
North Berwick High School
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Ciara
Gribben
Notre Dame RC High (Girls)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Scott
Morrison
Park Mains High School
Rolls Royce
Charlotte
Linn
Park Mains High School
University of Glasgow
Christina
Duncan
Perth Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Iona
MacGowan
Perth Academy
Scottish Natural Heritage
Rachel
Hutchinson
Perth Academy
University of Abertay Dundee
Katie
McCombes
Portobello High School
Moredun Research Institution
Fiona
Seaton
Portobello High School
Roslin Institute***
Umair Hasan
Jamal
Renfrew High School
Rolls Royce
Christopher
McCaffery
Robert Gordon's College
University of Aberdeen
Sarah
Stirling
Robert Gordon's College
University of Aberdeen
Laura
Bain
Springburn Academy
University of Glasgow
Naia
Shahid
St Aloysius College
MSD
Angela
Baah
St Andrew's RC Secondary School
University of Glasgow
Eilidh
Logan
St George's School for Girls
University of Edinburgh
Ailsa Lindeque
Peel
St Joseph's College
NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Rebecca
Brown
St Joseph's College
Scottish Agricultural College
Lisa
Marris
St Margaret's RC Academy
Edinburgh Napier University
Juliette
Capoulade-Murphy
St Ninian's High School
University of Glasgow
Lyndsey
Stirling
St Ninian's High School
University of Glasgow
Rachel
Turner
The Glasgow Academy
University of Glasgow
Jason
Long
The Glasgow Academy
University of Strathclyde
Connor
McCollam
The High School of Dundee
University of St Andrews
Roshni
Mansfield
The High School of Glasgow
Medical Research Council
Jonathan
Jarrett
The High School of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Jillian
Gisbey
The James Young High School
Heriot-Watt University
Angus
Sutherland
Thurso High School
Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
Bethany
Greig
Thurso High School
Environmental Research Institute
Sophia
Nestor
Thurso High School
Environmental Research Institute
Joanne
Ryrie
Thurso High School
Environmental Research Institute
Louise
Reid
Tiree High School
University of Stirling
Martin
McPhail
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Gary
Quinn
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Elliot
Smith
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Lisa
Summers
Trinity High School
University of Strathclyde
Hannah
Kennedy
Turnbull High School
University of Glasgow
Ross
Kirkwood
Wallace High School
University of Stirling
SCIENCE EXPLOSION IGNITES DUNDEE AS FORTNIGHT-LONG FESTIVAL PROGRAMME UNVEILED
From food, fossils and forensics to dinosaurs and debates the biggest celebration of science in all its forms is heading to Dundee.
Following last year's Dundee Science Festival, which incorporated a free family fun day, the fortnight-long festival is set to explore the fun, excitement and relevance of science to all.
The ambitious festival, which will this year include two free family fun days, has been specially tailored to enthuse the young and old as well as the area's thriving business and scientific community. Indeed, a vibrant programme of events aimed at adults has been unveiled, including stand-up comedy, a photographic exhibition, an event exploring what science has done for Dundee and an investigation of the science lurking in university archives and The McManus' natural history collections.
Following a pre-festival lecture by Dundee Science Festival Patron Professor Sir Philip Cohen, the festival will run from Monday 1 November until Sunday 14 November. Venues will range from community centres and Discovery Point to Dundee Science Centre - Sensation, Dundee's universities and even a local supermarket!
A free community fun day will again be held at Dundee International Sports Centre (DISC) on Sunday 7 November with hopes to exceed last year's staggering audience of 1600 visitors from throughout Scotland. An additional free family event, marking the final day of the festival, will be held at Dundee Science Centre Sensation on Sunday 14 November.
Meanwhile, throughout the first week of the festival, around 2500 pupils from 28 Dundee primary schools (P4-7) will be investigating the smells, noises, colours and textures of science via a variety of mini experiments, workshops and talks. A range of secondary school activities will also be on offer, covering computer gaming, genetics and more.
This year's festival is being overseen by a collaboration of partners, one of which is last years founder TechFest-SetPoint who will again organise the primary programme and weekend family day. The festival is supported by the Scottish Government, Dundee City Council's Education and Development Services and Skills Development Scotland. Those delivering events, some of whom have also invested financial support, include Dundee Science Centre - Sensation, Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) University of Dundee, University of Abertay Dundee, Dundee College, The McManus, Medical Research Council, British Science Association, Dundee Heritage Trust, University of St Andrews and BioDundee.
Jennifer Young, Tayside Manager for TechFest-SetPoint said, "Last year's Dundee Science Festival was an overwhelming success but this year's event is set to be the biggest and most exciting celebration of science to ever hit Dundee. The sheer diversity of activities, events and workshops taking place, coupled with the city-wide range of venues, means every man, woman and child can be involved, regardless of their age, ability or where they live. There's more to Dundee than the obvious city centre venues so we've designed a truly inspiring programme of events which are sure to light a spark in everyone within every corner of the city and beyond. On a more serious level, the younger generation in particular can gain a truly interactive insight into the countless definitions of 'science', stretching both their imaginations and aspirations for the future."
Professor Sir Philip Cohen said, "Dundee is a city of science and a home to a number of the world's leading scientists. Dundee Science Festival will give the city a well-earned celebration of science, inspiring the scientists of tomorrow, and showing that the city is a great place to both work and play in science, with great science leisure and lifelong learning opportunities."
For more information, email dundeesciencefestival@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk, visit www.dundeesciencefestival.org or telephone Jennifer Young, TechFest-SetPoint on telephone 01382 308571.
1st Sep 2010
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