Conference Archive
35th Stirling Physics Meeting
"Bridging the Gap"
| Date | Wednesday 3 June 2009 |
| Venue | University of Stirling |
| Organised by | The Institute of Physics in Scotland |
Welcome to the 35th Stirling Physics Meeting
- The largest meeting of the physics teaching community in the UK
- A mixture of information, simulation and communication
- An effective meeting, bringing you into contact with the latest thinking in physics and physics education, and with colleagues from throughout Scotland.
Programme
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Registration (Room 2B133) |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Exhibition and Displays (Room 2B147) |
| 10:10 | Welcoming Remarks: Gemmell Millar, Institute of Physics in Scotland |
| Morning | |
| Chair: Douglas Sinclair, Faculty Head, St Andrews High School, Kirkcaldy | |
| 10:20 - 10:40 | Ask the audience, phone a friend or 50:50 - deciding to play CfE Bob Kibble, Senior lecturer in Science Education, University of Edinburgh, School of Education |
| 10:45 - 11:15 | Locating and navigating the role of physics in GPS Tom Bramald, School Development Officer, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Newcastle University |
| 11:20 - 11:40 | School physics beyond 2012 Paul Chambers, Senior lecturer in Science Education, Department of Education, Strathclyde University |
| 11:45 - 12:15 | The Rank Prize Fund's Optoelectronics College Nick Hood, Principal teacher of physics, Glenwood High School, Glenrothes Michael Walker, Teacher of physics, Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen |
| 12:15 - 13:15 | Lunch in the Pathfoot Building |
| 13:15 - 13:50 | Displays of Teaching Materials (Room 2B147) |
| Afternoon | |
| Chair: Prof Andrew Long, University of Glasgow | |
| 14:00 14:15 | Presentation of the IoPis Awards Michael McVey and Heather Reid |
| 14:20 - 15:20 | The Large Hadron Collider Prof Tony Doyle, University of Glasgow |
| 15:20 | Drive Carefully! |
| 15:20 - 16:00 | Displays of Teaching Materials and Tea/Coffee (Room 2B147) |
Conference fee
The registration fee includes attendance at all lectures, refreshments and lunch and conference material.
£35 for members and teachers from affiliated schools
£40 for non members
£17.50 for full time students
On-line Registration is recommended, and is the most secure method for those wishing to pay by credit or debit card. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete
For those unable to register on-line, you can download a PDF Registration Form. Please return your form together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods here.
Confirmation of Booking
On-line - Confirmation of your booking will appear on the screen prior to entering payment details. Please print this page for your records. Confirmation will follow via mail within five days of registering.Registration via hard copy - Confirmation of your booking will be sent within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.
If you do not receive written confirmation within the dates specified above, please e-mail registrations[AT]iop.org
Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 15%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.
Cancellations
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 20 May 2009 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept any cancellation made over the telephone, unless it is accompanied by a cancellation of the booking in writing). No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation from 21 May 2009.
Enquiries
Claire Garland
The Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London W1B 1NT
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4800
Fax: +44 (0)20 7470 4900
E-mail:claire.garland[AT]@iop.org
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