IOP Conferences

35th Stirling Physics Meeting

"Bridging the Gap"

DateWednesday 3 June 2009
VenueUniversity of Stirling
Organised byThe 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 - 10:00Registration (Room 2B133)
09:00 - 10:00Exhibition and Displays (Room 2B147)
10:10Welcoming Remarks: Gemmell Millar, Institute of Physics in Scotland
Morning 
Chair:  Douglas Sinclair, Faculty Head, St Andrews High School, Kirkcaldy
10:20 - 10:40Ask 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 - 11:15Locating and navigating the role of physics in GPS
Tom Bramald, School Development Officer, School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Newcastle University
11:20 - 11:40School physics beyond 2012
Paul Chambers, Senior lecturer in Science Education, Department of Education, Strathclyde University
11:45 - 12:15The 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 - 13:15Lunch in the Pathfoot Building
13:15 - 13:50Displays of Teaching Materials (Room 2B147)
Afternoon 
Chair: Prof Andrew Long, University of Glasgow
14:00 14:15Presentation of the IoPis Awards
Michael McVey and Heather Reid
14:20 - 15:20The Large Hadron Collider
Prof Tony Doyle, University of Glasgow
15:20Drive Carefully!
15:20 - 16:00Displays 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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