Senior School Pupils Exhibit Results of Their Scientific Research

 

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Royal College of Physicians, 

Queen St, Edinburgh

Friday, 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.” 

ENDS 

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

 

 

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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