Forthcoming Institute Conferences
34th Stirling Physics Meeting - "It's practical, Jim, but not as we know it"
| Date: | Wed, 4 June 2008 |
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| Venue: | The University of Stirling |
| Organised by: | The Institute of Physics in Scotland |
Introduction
Download the following information in PDF format
Delegate information leaflet
- The largest meeting of the physics teaching community in the UK.
- A mixture of information, stimulation and communication
- An effective meeting bringing you in contact with the latest thinking in physics and physics education, and with colleagues from throughout Scotland.
Programme
| 0900 – 1000 | Registration (Room 2B133) |
| 0900 – 1000 | Exhibitions and Displays (Room 2B147) |
| 1010 - 1020 | Welcoming Remarks: Gemmell Millar, Institute of Physics in Scotland |
| Chair: Paul Chambers, Faculty of Education, Strathclyde University | |
| 1020 – 1040 | Post-15 curriculum Tom Dickson and Colleagues |
| 1045 – 1105 | Radiation Safety Matters Adam Lowe, Health Protection Agency, Leeds |
| 1110 – 1140 | Good gear in small bulk: Scotland’s first advanced micro-spacecraft. Craig Clark, Clyde Space |
| 1145 – 1215 | Ye cannae dae that! Gregor Steele and Jim Jamieson, SSERC |
| 1215 – 1315 | Lunch in the Pathfoot Building |
| 1315 – 1350 | Displays of Teaching Materials in 2B147 |
| Chair: Prof Julian Jones, Heriot-Watt University | |
| 1400 – 1415 | Presentation of the IoPiS Awards Michael McVey and Heather Reid |
| 1420 – 1520 | Faster-than-light Galaxies. Bob Lambourne, Open University |
| 1520 | Drive Carefully! |
| 1520 - 1600 | Displays of Teaching Materials and Tea/Coffee (2B147) |
Conference Fees
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
On-line Registration
On-line registration is now closed.
Other Registration Methods
You can still register by downloading the registration form and returning by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900.
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 17.5%. 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 Friday 2 May 2008 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing. No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation after 2 May 2008.
Exhibition
An exhibition will be held alongside the meeting and will be held in the Biology laboratory (room 2B147) in the Cottrell Building, with additional space available in the Logie Lecture Theatre. Confirmed exhibitors to date include (in alphabetical order):
- Anderson Scientific
- Counting Thoughts Ltd
- Data Harvest Limited
- djb microtech ltd
- Engineering the Future - Glasgow University
- Flash Learning
- Heriot-Watt University - Department of Physics
- Instruments Direct (Services) Ltd
- JJM Electronics
- Leckie and Leckie
- Newton Resources Limited
- Pasco (Feed Back Instruments)
- Perfect Papers
- Philip Harris Education
- Researchers in Residence
- Schools Laboratory Equipment
- Scientific and Chemical Supplies Ltd
- SSERC
- Timstar Laboratory Suppliers Ltd
- The Association for Science Education
- The Royal Society of Edinburgh
- University of Glasgow
- University of St Andrews
For further information on exhibiting at this event, see the attached information sheet and booking form.
Contact
| 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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