National Science and Engineering Week is the perfect opportunity to take science to the masses! With thousands of events up and down the country you can become part of a nationwide celebration of science, engineering and technology.

Come along to a National Science and Engineering Week info session and find out how you can get involved, collect free resources to get you started and have the chance to network with other event organisers for advice and inspiration!

All events are free but pre-booking is required - please email Natalie.broadhurst@britishscienceassociation.org giving your name, the organisation you are from and the event you wish to attend. Food and drink are provided.

Currently the following information sessions have been confirmed, more will be finalised shortly:

Guilford
Date: 8th September 2009
Time: 15.00 - 17.00
Description: This session is part of the British Science Festival in Guilford. This session will be suitable for all. This session will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: Room LT A
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
For more information: click here

Aberdeen
Date: 15th September 2009
Time: 15.00 - 17.00
Description: This session will be suitable for all. It is part of Techfest (this is the North East of Scotland’s annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) organised by TechFest-SetPoint). This session will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by a invited speaker (TBC) who has organised a successful NSEW events previously. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: Beach Ballroom
The Esplanade
Aberdeen
AB24 5NR
Scotland

Northern Ireland, Belfast
Date: 21st September 2009
Time: 16.00 - 17.30
Description: This session will be suitable for all. This session will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by Paul McCroy from Think Differently (http://www.think-differently.co.uk) who has organised successful events previously. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: W5 @ Odyssey
2 Queen's Quay
Belfast
BT3 9QQ

North Wales, Llanberis
Date: 28th September 2009
Time: 17.00 - 19.00
Description: This session will be suitable for all. It will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by a invited speaker (TBC) who has organised a successful NSEW events previously. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: Electric Mountain Visitor Centre
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4UR

London
Date: 30th September 2009
Time: 17.30 - 19.00
Description: This session will be tailored for teachers (from primary school to higher education). It will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by Teacher; Denton Mapesa from Hendon School. This school successful ran a 'Engineering for Sustainability Event'. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: The Science Museum's Dana Centre
165 Queen's Gate
South Kensington
London
SW7 5HD

Cumbria - Carlisle
Date: 1st October 2009
Time: 17.30 - 19.30
Description: This session will be suitable for all. It will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by a invited speaker (TBC) who has organised a successful NSEW events previously. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: Fusehilll Street Campus
University of Cumbria
Carlisle
CA1 2HH

West Midlands, Leicestershire
Date: 5th October 2009
Time: 18.00 - 20.00
Description: This session will be suitable for all. This session will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by a invited speaker (TBC) who has organised a successful NSEW events previously. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: Snibston Discovery Park
Ashby Road,
Coalville,
Leicestershire,
LE67 3LN

South West, Bournemouth
Date: 8th October 2009
Time: 16.00 - 17.30
Description: This session will be suitable for all. This session will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by Mal Philips who co-organised 'Sounds and Vibrations'; an exciting school event which got coverage on ITV. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: Bournemouth Library
Large Meeting Room
22 The Triangle
Bournemouth
BH2 5RQ

North East - Sunderland
Date: 12th October 2009
Time: 17.30 - 19.30
Description: This session will be suitable for all. It will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by a invited speaker (TBC) who has organised a successful NSEW events previously. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: City Library and Arts Centre
28-30 Fawcett Street
Sunderland
SR1 1RE

London
Date: 14th October 2009
Time: 18.30 - 20.00
Description: This session will be suitable for all. It will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by Jack Ashby, Head of Learning and Access at UCL Grant Museum. They ran a successful Fossil Forrage event. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: The Science Museum's Dana Centre
165 Queen's Gate
South Kensington
London
SW7 5HD

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Date: Thur 22nd October 2009
Time: 16.00 - 17.30
Description: This session will be suitable for all. It is part of the Milton Keynes Science Festival. It will include a talk on National Science and Engineering Week and a presentation by a event organiser who has created successful NSEW events previously. There will also be a networking and brainstorming session, and lots of free resources available.
Venue: Milton Keynes Theatre
500 Marlborough Gate
Milton Keynes
MK9 3NZ

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The National Science and Engineering Week team also visit a number of meetings across the country. If you are attending these meetings come and speak with us!

To meet with Jo Harris, Welsh Regional Officer:

South Wales, Cardiff
Date: 1st Tuesday of every month
Meeting: Science Cafe - Cardiff
Website: http://www.sciencecafewales.org

South Wales, Cardiff
Date: 10th July 2009
Meeting: Big Bang Fair Wales
Website: click here

Wales, different locations
Date: 2nd September 2009
Meeting: Science Alliance Cymru meetings
More information: Click here 

South Wales, Cardiff
Date: 26th September 2009
Meeting: ASE Darwin Event - National Museum of Wales
Venue: Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NP
Website: click here 

South Wales, Powys
Date: 7th October 2009
Meeting: 6th Welsh Physics Teachers Meeting
Venue: Christ College
Brecon
Powys
LD3 8AF
UK
Website: click here