Education
Higher Education
SPRA Student Member receives Gold Medal for Best Student
Edinburgh Napier University Polymer Engineering student, Parmar Rushabh Rajendrakumar has been awarded a gold medal for his performance on the Diploma in Polymer Engineering course which he had completed in India.
SPRA Student Members graduate from Edinburgh Napier University
SPRA student members and SPRA scholarship winners featured in the June graduation ceremony at Edinburgh Napier University.
Student Placement in Polymer Engineering
SPRA student member, Conan McLaren, describes his experiences of an industrial placement at James Walker, specialists in fluid sealing technology, as part of his studies in polymer engineering at Edinburgh Napier University.
SPRA travel assistance for Edinburgh Napier University student to test polymer based rocket fuel
SPRA provided travel assistance to allow a student on the MSc Advanced Materials Engineering programme at Edinburgh Napier University to travel to Italy to test rocket fuel formulations based on polybutadiene.
The R W Thomson 2010 Lecture "Engineering the Future: learning from past innovators"
With the support of other local societies in the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, the SPRA organised a public lecture in memory of the prolific Scottish innovator, Robert William Thomson. The inaugural lecture, “Engineering the Future: learning from past innovators”, was delivered by Prof William M Banks, President of the Engineering and Technology Association (Scotland) (SCOTETA)
Polymer Education and Training Provision Guide
Cogent Sector Skills Council has issued a Polymer Education and Training Provision Guide based on the report and database prepared by SPRA.
SPRA producing a report on Provision of Polymer Education and Training
SPRA is preparing a report and database for Cogent SSC on the provision of education and training in polymer science and engineering in the UK at all levels of academic achievement.
Other Items on Higher Education from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to polymer education at universities and college
Schools
SPRA Exhibits at Technology Teachers’ Association Conference.
SPRA had an exhibition stand at the Technology Teachers’ Association annual conference in Edinburgh to alert teachers to SPRA’s support for teaching polymers in schools.
Nuffield Bursary Celebration Event
Callum Magill, a student at Douglas Academy, displayed the results of the project he undertook at Rolls-Royce in Inchinnan under the Nuffield Foundation Science Bursary scheme
Fantastic Plastic : A Masterclass in Science Communication
Professor Averil Macdonald explains to SPRA members and other science and engineering professionals how she uses polymers in her Fantastic Plastic lectures to make science and technology more interesting to school pupils.
SPRA Schools Lecture 2011: ‘Fantastic Plastic’
Prof Macdonald informed and entertained a total of 650 pupils and teachers with her lecture demonstration ‘Fantastic Plastic’, demonstrating the potential of careers in science and technology.
Polymer Study Tour 2011, Residential Course for Teachers
The residential course for teachers of science, design and technology at Edinburgh Napier University again proved a successful initiative for enhancing the understanding of polymeric materials and awareness of the plastics and rubber industry at school level.
SPRA’s STEM Ambassador, Chris Clark, and the Institute of Physics “Lab in a Lorry”
Chris Clark describes his experiences as a STEM Ambassador, visiting schools with the “Lab in a Lorry” project to encourage interest in science and engineering.
Rosti UK bring STEM to Hareleeshill primary school
Rosti UK, as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility has been carrying out projects with local primary schools to encourage interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Schools Project: Rolls Royce
At a 'Celebration Event' in the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh, Renfrew High School pupil, Hasan Jamal shared, with students, teachers, supervisors and guests, the results of his six week science project carried out at Rolls Royce (Inchinnan) under the supervision of SPRA Council Member, Andrew Russell.
Polymer Study Tours 2011: residential course for teachers
Booking for the Polymer Study Tours 2011 are now open. This year the Tours will be FREE for schools.
Schools Lectures: "Fantastic Plastic"
SPRA organised two Schools Lectures, in Edinburgh and Glasgow, for 750 pupils from 21 schools; the entertaining lecture entitled ‘Fantastic Plastic’ was delivered by Prof Averil Macdonald, Reading University.
Polymer Study Tour 2010 residential course for teachers
A report from the student teacher sponsored by SPRA, on his experiences on the popular course designed to assist the teaching of polymers and associated technology in schools.
Other Items on School Education from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to polymer education for schools.
Skills Development
Education and Training for the Polymer Sector in Scotland
The Scottish Polymer Employer Network meeting addressed the diminishing opportunities for polymer specific education and training and explored possible solutions to the situation.
Cogent Sector Skills Council proposals on Skills Development
Cogent SSC held talks with employers and providers about provision of education and training for the polymer sector in Scotland.
Polymer Education and Training Provision Guide
Cogent Sector Skills Council has issued a Polymer Education and Training Provision Guide based on the report and database prepared by SPRA.
SPRA producing a report on Provision of Polymer Education and Training
SPRA is preparing a report and database for Cogent SSC on the provision of education and training in polymer science and engineering in the UK at all levels of academic achievement.
Other Items on Skills Development from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to skills development in the polymer sector.
Other Education
2011 R W Thomson Lecture: Materials in Action
Dr Diane Aston, IOM3, delivered the second R W Thomson Lecture on Materials in Action at Techfest in Aberdeen
Other Items on Education from the SPRA Archives
News reports in the SPRA Archives on lectures, meetings, seminars and conferences relating to other forms of education relevant to the polymer sector.
