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Association for Science Education
The teaching and learning of science and technology is a core part of GSC's mission, and they are dedicated to working in partnership with teachers. Glasgow Science Centre offers primary and secondary curriculum linked activities to challenge and entertain pupils in a safe, stimulating environment. The education programme details activities which have been shaped by teachers to support science, technology, maths, ICT, geography and education for work. For further information, please look at the Glasgow Science Centre Website on http://www.gsc.org.uk
Staff of the laboratories give educational talks about cancer and cancer research to schools, Cancer Research UK supporters groups and other bodies. Over the year they have provided twelve one week work experience projects for senior school pupils They have also given talks and conducted laboratory tours for school and college students and teachers explaining state-of-the-art technologies used at the Beatson Laboratories and the different kinds of careers available in a research environment. For further information, please click on this link http://www.beatson.gla.ac.uk
SCBC offers advice, support and training for teachers, pupils and parents interested in Biotechnology. In conjunction with SSERC and SAPS we provide training in Safety for Microbiology and other courses that may support teachers CPD. We are also happy to assist our schools with practical facilities to support biotechnology in the curriculum. http://www.scottishbiotech.org/schools.asp
The West of Scotland Branch of the BA wqas set up in September 2002. This branch is organising a programme of activities aimed at adults, families and senior pupils, which will inclkude talks, debates, presentations and visits. For more information contact Fiona Selkirk, regional Officer, Central and South Scotland, c/o The Royal Society of Edinbuirgh, 22-26 George Street Edinburgh, EH2 2PQ tel email
www.the-ba.net
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