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SUMMARY:In conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance
DESCRIPTION:In this event\, Sir Patrick Vallance\, the outgoing Government Chief Scientific Adviser\, will be in conversation with Rt Hon Lord (David) Willetts. Chairman of the Foundation for Science and Technology\, discussing his experiences as GCSA and hopes for the future. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience (in person and online)\, and to reflect on Sir Patrick’s time as GCSA.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/in-conversation-with-sir-patrick-vallance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T173000
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SUMMARY:How can schools and colleges prepare young people for a technological life and help tackle the technical skills gap?
DESCRIPTION:How do we prepare the next generation for a technological life and\, at the same time\, help to tackle the technical skills gap? What should schools and FE colleges be contributing to post-16 technical education\, and how can we ensure that the right skills are taught at schools pre-16 to enable that post-16 technical education to be a success? Is the role of Further Education fully understood in discussions about post-16 and post-18 technical education? These are some of the questions that we will be exploring in this event. \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nProfessor Bill Lucas\nDirector of the Centre for Real World Learning\, University of Winchester\n\n\nLisa O’Loughlin\nPrincipal and CEO\, Nelson and Colne College Group\n\n\nElla Podmore MBE\nSenior Materials Engineer\, McLaren Automotive Ltd\n\n\nPhil Smith\nChairman of IQE\, Chair of Digital Skills Partnership and former Chair and CEO of Cisco UK
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/how-can-schools-and-colleges-prepare-young-people-for-a-technological-life-and-help-tackle-the-technical-skills-gap/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:NI Science Festival returns 16 – 26 February 2023 for its ninth edition celebrating the Science of You\, The Universe and Everything in between! \nOver the years NISF has striven to bring the very best of science communication to Northern Ireland\, including notable names such as Brian Cox\, Alice Roberts\, Jim Al-Khalili\, Jocelyn Bell Burnell\, Liz Bonnin\, Robert Winston\, Chris Hadfield\, Chris and Xand Van Tulleken\, Chris Packham\, Adam Rutherford\, Maddie Moate to name a few. \nThe festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science\, technology\, engineering\, art and mathematics. These events present some of the best scientists from NI and beyond to discuss their work\, cutting-edge research and what the future might hold. \nDuring the day\, the festival offers a range of workshops\, tours talks and interactive activities for people of all ages. In the evening we present an eclectic mix of experiential events including scientific debate\, talks\, theatres\, comedy\, music\, and film for adults and much more.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-science-festival-2/
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230220
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SUMMARY:NISF Regional Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:That’s Non Sense\nExplore the wonderful world of our senses and the tricks they play on us. \nThink you see with your eyes and taste with your tongue? Ever wondered why you get dizzy when you spin? How many senses do you even have? Prepare to be amazed and confounded by sensory and optical illusions in this demo-packed exploration of your brain\, as we discover your senses aren’t quite as simple as they seem… \nHack Your Brain\nA whirlwind introduction to the brain and nervous system! \nPacked with memorable large-scale demos\, you’ll create a giant neuron live on stage to explore how nerve cells communicate. Then\, watch as we hijack those signals to control someone’s movements (preferably a teacher!)! Along the way we’ll investigate what this tells us about how we learn\, helping students to understand their brains better and how to make the most of them. \nEvent Schedule\n\n\n\nThat’s Non Sense (Antrim)\nFriday 17th February 2023\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nMarket Square\, Antrim\, BT41 4AW\nLink\n\n\nHack Your Brain (Antrim)\nFriday 17th February 2023\n2:30pm – 3:30pm\nMarket Square\, Antrim\, BT41 4AW\nLink\n\n\nThat’s Non Sense (Omagh)\nSaturday 18th February\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\nTownhall Square\, Omagh\, BT78 1BL\nLink\n\n\nHack Your Brain (Omagh)\nSaturday 18th February\n2:30pm – 3:30pm\nTownhall Square\, Omagh\, BT78 1BL\nLink\n\n\nThat’s Non Sense (Armagh)\nSunday 19th February\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\n74-76 Sráid na nGall\, Armagh\, BT61 7LG\nLink\n\n\nHack Your Brain (Armagh)\nSunday 19th February\n2:30pm – 3:30pm\n74-76 Sráid na nGall\, Armagh\, BT61 7LG\nLink\n\n\nThat’s Non Sense (Limavady)\nThursday 16th February 2023\n12:00pm – 1:00pm\n24 Main Street\, Limavady\, BT49 0FJ\nLink\n\n\nHack Your Brain (Limavady)\nThursday 16th February 2023\n2:30pm – 3:30pm\n24 Main Street\, Limavady\, BT49 0FJ\nLink
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/nisf-regional-roadshow/
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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SUMMARY:Jim Al-Khalili - The Joy of Science
DESCRIPTION:Join New York Times bestselling author – and one of the UK’s top physicists – Jim Al-Khalili\, as he discusses his latest book\, The Joy of Science. A Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics\, Jim’s fascinating insights into how science can help make life easier to navigate\, based on eight scientific methods\, might just transform how you approach your life. \nCovering everything from how to handle uncertainty and doubt\, to coping with the general complexities of modern living\, the BBC host will show you how to think more like a scientist and learn how to adopt a more confident approach in the day-to-day. \nDon’t miss out on this chance to pick up some top tips from one of Britain’s leading scientific minds. \nAbout\nJim Al-Khalili is Distinguished Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Surrey and one of Britain’s best-known science communicators. He has written numerous books\, including The World According to Physics (Princeton); Quantum: A Guide for the Perplexed; and Life on the Edge: The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology. He is a fellow of the Royal Society and lives in Southsea\, England. \nMatrix is a partner of this event
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/jim-al-khalili-the-joy-of-science/
LOCATION:Mandela Hall\, 77 University Road\, Belfast\, BT7 1NF
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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SUMMARY:Science for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:NWRC will host two showcases at the college’s Strand Road Campus on April 28 focusing on Science . Registration at the Tower Foyer\n\n\nEvent 1 \nSCIENCE FOR GROWN UPS (3.30 – 5 p.m.) \nLife and health sciences has been identified as one of Northern Ireland’s priority skill areas\, with demand for science graduates set to increase over the next 10 years. This event aims to provide a hands-on\, fun and practical science activities as a taster of what a career in science might be like. Have a chance to develop your skills in observing\, measuring\, recording and discussing results from experiments in an enjoyable and interactive way – and experience what a day in the life of a science student would be! \nThis event (FOR 18+) would be particularly suited to those wishing to return to education (with or without formal qualifications) and those wishing to explore science as an alternative career pathway. For further details please contact Ms Francine Moran\, Francine.moran@nwrc.ac.uk \nEvent 2  \nSCIENCE & ALLIED PROFESSIONS CAREERS SHOWCASE (5- 7 p.m. ) \nLife and health sciences has been identified as one of Northern Ireland’s priority skill areas\, with demand for science graduates set to increase over the next 10 years. Come and explore what careers are on offer following a Level 3 qualification in Science. You will have a chance to hear from some professionals (including past students) and representatives from local employers will be there to talk about their career and the educational pathway they followed. \nThere will also be an exhibition running alongside our series of talks\, where you will have the opportunity to learn about courses on offer within North West Regional College and other educational institutions\, as well as local employers. Careers advisors and student support staff will also be on hand to provide advice and information on your next steps towards a career in science.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/science-for-everyone/
LOCATION:North West Regional College\, Strand Road\, Londonderry\, Northern Ireland\, BT48 7AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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SUMMARY:I ❤️ My STEM Career
DESCRIPTION:At I ❤️ My STEM Career\, team Startacus and MC Emer Maguire will be chatting to a whole host of local STEM professionals to find out why they love their career and highlighting lots of exciting STEM-focused career opportunities and pathways for teenagers and young people in NI. Expect short punchy chats\, and discover if a science\, tech\, engineering or math inspired job could be for you! Tune in to our live stream taking place over 2 days! \nIf you are a teacher or school principal and would like some of your students to watch the live stream\, or attend one of the two live sessions in-person\, please email alastair@startacus.net for an invite.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/i-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-my-stem-career-powered-by-matrix/
LOCATION:Online and In Person
CATEGORIES:STEM skills,Women in STEM
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
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SUMMARY:Northern Ireland Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:From biochemistry to physics\, ecology to geology\, discover how you\, the universe and everything in between behaves as NI Science Festival returns with an interstellar programme of over 120 public events from 17 – 27 February 2022! \nEstablished in 2014\, NI Science Festival has grown to become the largest celebration of its kind on the island of Ireland and in its relatively short lifespan became one of the leading Science Festivals in the whole of Europe. \nOver the years NISF has striven to bring the very best of science communication to Northern Ireland\, including notable names such as Brian Cox\, Alice Roberts\, Jim Al-Khalili\, Jocelyn Bell Burnell\, Liz Bonnin\, Robert Winston\, Chris Hadfield\, Chris and Xand Van Tulleken\, Chris Packham\, Adam Rutherford\, Maddie Moate to name a few. \nThe festival offers a stimulating and wide range of events focusing on the wonders of science\, technology\, engineering\, art and mathematics. These events present some of the best scientists from NI and beyond to discuss their work\, cutting-edge research and what the future might hold. \nDuring the day\, the festival offers a range of workshops\, tours talks and interactive activities for people of all ages. In the evening we present an eclectic mix of experiential events including scientific debate\, talks\, theatres\, comedy\, music\, and film for adults and much more.
URL:https://matrixni.org/event/northern-ireland-science-festival/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:STEM skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Ireland Science Festival":MAILTO:info@nisciencefestival.com
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