Funding Available for National Science and Engineering Week Activities

Schools and organisations in Wales are being urged to take advantage of funding from the Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government to organise a raft of innovative activities and events to celebrate National Science & Engineering Week 2011.The ten day event will take place from 11-20 March 2011, and will play an important part in highlighting and promoting awareness of the importance of the STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering and maths.

Gwenda Thomas said: ‘National Science & Engineering Week will occur over the UK, and aims to encourage young people from all walks of life to engage directly with science, technology, engineering, and maths. The theme for 2011 is ‘Communication’. I urge all schools and organisations to apply for this funding, and the deadline is the 29 November. This initiative will hopefully encourage people to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, and the more who are involved the better. These subjects are vital for the development of a vibrant and sustainable knowledge-based Welsh economy, and, of course, improve the youngsters’ qualifications and career prospects’.
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This year up to 2 million people took part in over 4000 events and activities. With funds from the Labour-led Welsh Assembly Government, the British Science Association will award up to £400 for eligible projects to schools and organisations across Wales.

The funding can be used for a variety of different things, including booking a science presenter, organising a memorable science fair or taking a class on a trip etc.

Applying for the fund is easy through an online form. The deadline for applications is 29th November 2010. Full eligibility criteria and activity ideas and resources can be found on the British Science Association website: www.britishscienceassociation.org/welshgrant or email nsew@britishscienceassociation.org; Tel 020 7019 4963