Exhibitor profiles
We are pleased to confirm the following companies will be exhibiting at the 37th Stirling Physics Meeting:
Anderson Scientific
Welcome to Anderson Scientific an Independent Scottish company based in West Dunbartonshire and serving Schools and Colleges nationwide.
In 2009 we were awarded the contract to supply and deliver Science Equipment, Materials and Chemicals on a shared basis to all Scotland Excel designated councils in Scotland until March 2011, this contract has now been extended to March 2012.
We fully understand the budget restraints that Science Departments are under at present and hope that you will take full advantage of the very competitively priced products and services that we have to offer.
Make sure that you visit the Anderson Scientific stand and see for yourself the unparalleled range of Physics equipment that we have on offer, also a number of special offers only available to IOP members attending the conference on the 8th June 2011
Look forward to seeing you there!
DJB Microtech Ltd
For more than 25 years DJB Microtech has produced cost effective software and kit to support the Scottish Science curriculum. Many of you are familiar with the range and quality of our products and the excellent support we offer. Visit our stand to see our latest developments.
Feedback
As exclusive PASCO distributors in the UK, Feedback provides educators worldwide with innovative solutions for teaching science. The team of former teachers, educational researches and engineers are all dedicated to improving student success in science education. Together we can help you create a 21st century science learning experience.
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University Department of Physics has a choice of BSc and MPhys degrees specialising in areas that match our research strengths in optics, lasers, semiconductors, and nano-physics. We also offer inter-disciplinary degrees in Mathematical Physics, Physics with Electronic Engineering, Energy Science and Technology and Chemical Physics. To assist school pupil projects or experimental work we provide a Schools Laboratory, for Advanced Higher Investigations or more general use. We also offer a programme of free talks that are suitable for S2-S6 age groups on a range of physics related topics.
Institute of Physics – Education department
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of about 40 000 and is a leading communicator of physics-related science to all audiences, from specialists through to government and the general public. One of our core aims is to secure a flourishing future for physics, and to this end the Institute supports physics in all schools and colleges by:
- supporting initial teacher training and professional development
- supporting curriculum development
- creating teacher networks
- running teacher and student events
- providing career materials
- providing classroom resources
Instruments Direct (Services) LTD
IDS pride themselves in being able to offer products of the highest quality with support to match. The new Vernier Advanced Mechanics equipment is now available with a comprehensive Lab Book showing 19 different experiments to demonstrate many of the basic principles of mechanics.
In addition to the Vernier range the new IDS catalogue contains a range of products to help stimulate the teaching of Physics in a way that will inspire students to consider a Physics related career.
IDS will also be showing the PHYWE range of products. PHYWE are one of the worlds leading suppliers of Physics equipment, all designed to explain complex science principles in a simple but effective format.
Matrix
Matrix Multimedia adopted Locktronics in 2009 and began redeveloping the much loved teaching resource to ensure it was more comprehensive and effective than ever before! The Locktronics range allows students to build a working circuit whilst constructing the corresponding circuit diagram, uniting the two principles. We offer everything from basic primary kits, through to GCSE and A-level, with a new energy and environment kit to compliment teaching at all levels. Extensive curriculum packs, written by teachers, for teachers, are available with all Locktronic kits.
JJM Electronics
Quality circuit boards for Physics Education.
Schools Laboratory Equipment
Manufacture and supply of specialised science equipment designed for the Scottish curriculum.
Scientific & Chemical Supplies LTD
Scientific & Chemical Supplies has been successfully trading for over 50 years and is the market leader in the supply of science equipment to UK schools. We have branches in Paisley and Aberdeen ensuring a fast, efficient and personalised service to our Scottish customers. We produce annual catalogues which contain our product ranges for both primary and secondary education. These are supplied direct to all schools, colleges and universities in Scotland each year.
If you need to see any equipment before purchasing, please contact us - weʼll be happy to show it to you for approval. Similarly, if you canʼt see what youʼre looking for in the catalogue please get in touch and weʼll do everything we can to source it for you. We always aim to provide the best value for money products and the best service available and weʼre constantly looking at ways to develop our product range and expand the level of support we can offer.
In 2009 we started promoting our own quality brand of SciChem products. This now includes our exclusive range of balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers and much more. Our forensic science section has lots of exciting new products and kits, many of which are exclusive. They come with comprehensive teaching notes, student worksheets and technician notes.
We can provide training courses should you wish to expand your knowledge in this area, and we also offer a range of tailored workshops. Our popular and expanding Budget Range of products offer quality and exceptional value for money, to help you in this difficult financial climate.
SQA
SQA requires around 15,000 teaching professionals and industry specialists to support their operations on an annual basis. Their professional input defines and supports the development, assessment and quality assurance of all our qualifications. To find out more about the opportunities and benefits of being an SQA appointee visit the SQA stand in the exhibition area and play your part in working with us to deliver our ambitions for Scotland.
SSERC
SSERC provides advice and CPD on safe, innovative, exciting practical work to member schools. Members include all local authority schools in Scotland, plus most independents.
The Association for Science Education
The Association for Science Education is the UK's largest subject association, providing a powerful force to promote excellence in science teaching and learning. Its membership of over 12,000 provides a network for teachers, technicians, lecturers and advisers, and all with an interest in science education.
ASE Scotland provides:
- an authoritative voice on science education
- professional development through a range of day conferences and local CPD events around the country
- professional recognition through Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach) and Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) awards
- the ASE Scotland Annual Conference
- a full range of journals including: Education in Science, School Science Review, Primary Science and Scottish Science Issues
- teaching and curriculum development resources, E.G. upd8, SATIS Revisited
- means of communication, advice and support
TimStar
Timstar is a Science Equipment Supplier. We are a family-owned business and have been supplying Schools for over 40 years.We are continually extending our Catalogue Range with Equipment suited to Teach all Science Subjects. Our prices remain very competitive and we are part of the Scotland Excel Contract. Through the Contract we are able to offer schools further discounts on the most popular items and 5% Cash discount on all other items in the Catalogue.
Additionally, we have a Unique Loyalty Scheme giving Customers an opportunity to collect Starclub points which they can redeem against any item in the Catalogue to get FREE equipment for their department. Finally, we have 8 Field-based Area Managers who provide help, support, "Free" training/demos, hands-on workshops, free large order un-packs and free quotations.
Please come along to the stand to have a look at our new Physics Products and discuss any of the Services we offer.
University of Glasgow
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow is one of the leading departments in the UK both for our internationally leading research and our first rate undergraduate degrees and taught postgraduate degrees. We offer a range of single honours and combined honours MSci and BSc degrees.
Our teaching quality has been highly rated both externally and internally, including in recent newspaper surveys of undergraduate courses, and our courses are fully accredited by the Institute of Physics.
University of Strathclyde