News & Forthcoming Events

Page last updated: 14.02.14

TSN ANNUAL MEETING 2014 - Tuesday 11th March - at the John Innes Centre, k/o 6pm. Our keynote speaker is Prof. Nicky Clayton FRS from University of Cambridge who will speak about her research into bird behaviour, and some fascinating Evolutionary ideas - more details here. FREE event for members and scientists	11th March
TSN has introduced an annual membership fee from September 2013. This move towards social enterprise is part of our long-term funding strategy. We hope schools will support us to support you. Full details in our latest newsletter and here on the website.	NOW!
TSN needs a treasurer .. could this be you? Please contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail.	NOW!
The Science Learning Centre network has changed - although courses for teachers in our region will still be run at numerous satellite venues across Norfolk and Suffolk - their details are on a new website relfecting the new designation of CENTRAL REGION	NOW!
AMGEN project - Year 2 - school loans are about to start after two vibrant training sessions in the summer term for new schools and our first cohort joining the Extension Course. Funding available for 2014, get in touch if you'd like your school to be involved in next year's training programme.	NOW!
TSN Case Studies in print - Phil has authored a couple of case studies as part of Science Communication: a practical guide for scientists, published by Wiley & Blackwell, 2013.	NOW!
Follow TSN on Twitter, Phil is now tweeting TSN news and interesting bits & pieces, join his followers	NOW!
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:- PARTNERSHIP GRANTS SCHEME of the Royal Society. Upto £3000 available for partnerships to apply for if teaching 5-18 yrs ... TSN is happy to support and help with grant applications - a TSN partnership was successful in a recent call. The RS themselves also guide your application.	c/date 28th February 2014
Links cited in our Winter 2012/13 newsletter can be found at the following links - we try to make it easy for you! British Ecological Society posters Science Learning Centre East of England Computer Animation competition International Schools Essay competition National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW)	NOW!
Primary Science in published work! Should all TSN partners be aspiring to this ? – an investigation done by primary school children working with a scientist in Devon that has found itself published in a peer reviewed journal. Article itself and background story all available here	NOW!
FREE to a good home - Various items of science equipment that are free to schools - take a look at our Free to a Good Home page	NOW!
ONE-STOP SHOP FOR SCIENCE RESOURCES - have you visited www.schoolscience.co.uk yet? Supported by ASE, the Research Councils and many other partners.	NOW!