Welcome to our Outreach and Public Engagement webpage where you can find information on the various activities that the School of Chemistry undertakes and participates in to communicate and engage with the public on the work that we do, whether it is through written articles, public events or interactions with schools.
Public Engagement with Research
The School of Chemistry has an exciting and active programme of research that tackles some of the many challenges across the globe affecting our everyday lives, including healthcare, energy, the sustainability of resources, and the environment. Researchers within the School of Chemistry specialise in a diverse range of topics, from new developments in the fundamental science that underpin our understanding, to projects with direct application in our everyday lives. Some of our research programmes are showcased in the public engagement project, headed by . This is a growing online resource that uses current research themes to inspire future generations with the relevance of Chemistry in the wider world. ChemBAM was recognised in June 2020 with a .
Our activity forms part of the wider work undertaken by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and colleagues from across the University in explaining why the research that we do matters. For information on upcoming events, ideas and opportunities in public engagement with research, visit the website.
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Services for Schools
The School of Chemistry is keen to provide a range of resources to support students and teachers involved in the study of Chemistry.
is a fantastic resource thank links University research and real-world chemistry to the National Curriculum. There are exciting research-linked activities and experiments for all age groups from pre-school to A level. The ChemBAM team also runs projects to maximise accessibility of chemistry to undeserved audiences. For example, the ChemBOX project works with disadvantaged schools and the ChemBAM-VI project is working with visually impaired pupils to develop accessible experiments.
Outreach activities for both teachers and students are available throughout the year, both within our department and at schools and other locations.
The College Outreach Department coordinates various events that are hosted within our department, for example:
We also run many in-house activities:
- Chemistry Taster Days – Next sessions in summer 2025. A day-long event for year 12 pupils studying Chemistry A-Level and interested in learning more about studying Chemistry at University. The free-to-attend day will consist of interactive and lab-based workshops and talks. Pupils will have the opportunity to speak with our Admissions Tutors and current students and see the labs and campus. More details and registration information for individuals will be advertised closer around Easter 2025, for school groups please contact our admissions team to explore options.
- have their own outreach resources, related to Solid State Chemistry, and recently published a paper on ''
- We host the RSC's '' competition.
- We take part in the annually. This event is for Year 7/8 students, and usually takes place in April.
- Please also browse the written by Dr Simon Cotton and get regular updates from our Chemistry news webpage. Simon regularly writes for the Bristol MOTM site, which encompasses a vast range of themes, found everywhere from foodstuffs to medicines; explosives to toxins.
West Midlands Chemistry Teachers' Centre (WMCTC)
We also partner with the . WMCTC organises a varied programme of CPD sessions for Chemistry teachers and events for students. No charge is made for any WMCTC events.
Contact details
For further information on our public engagement with research activities, including , for more general enquiries and information about our Services to Schools programme, please contact the School of Chemistry Outreach and Engagement team or via the School of Chemistry contact us page.
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