National educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust is

looking for over 1,500 13-17 year old students to attend

heavily subsidised residential courses in more than 30

subjects including Aerospace technology, Biomedical

engineering, Marine technology, Robotics, Sustainable

energy and Nanotechnology.

Courses take place at universities across the country, including Cambridge, East Anglia, Exeter, Greenwich, Lancaster, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Oxford, Portsmouth, Southampton and York. These are scheduled around the school holidays in January, March and summertime.

Courses are heavily subsidised by around 75%. Price ranges from £25 to £195 for 4 days, full board, course materials and social activities. If you are a teacher and want to come along too, we will also pay you £240 in gift vouchers as a thank you!

Teachers can request a teacher information pack and school poster from our website or by calling 01926 333200. Otherwise, simply tell your students to apply online at www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk

Act now, as applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis!

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The Smallpeice Trust - Overview of courses with available places (4th December 2008)

 

Engineering experience ~ For students in Year 9

When and Where:

~ Askham Bryan College, York, 14 – 17 April 2009

~ University of Portsmouth, 13 – 16 July 2009

Price £ 125

There’s no better way to experience the power of engineering than by seeing first hand how it solves real-life problems. Taking place at two venues, this course presents a series of real-life engineering challenges requiring a creative brain and a business mind.

Marine technology ~ For students in Year 9

When and Where?

~ University of Southampton, 6 – 9 July 2009

Price £ 125

Work alongside experienced marine engineers and discover an underwater world of possibilities for your future career on this unique course. The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust has generously financially sponsored this course.

Nuclear marine engineering ~ For students in Year 9

When and Where?

~ HMS Sultan in Portsmouth, 20 – 23 July 2009

Price £ 125

Delivered in partnership with the Royal Navy and Babcock International Group, this course provides a valuable insight into the fascinating world of nuclear engineering and a unique opportunity to stay in a military establishment for the duration of the course.

Materials technology ~ For students in Year 10

When and Where?

~ University of Oxford, 5 – 8 April 2009

Price £ 175

The Smallpeice Trust gives you a unique opportunity to explore the crucial role of materials science in modern engineering. Courses are run in partnership with The Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Electronic engineering ~ For students in Year 10

When and Where?

~ Harper Adams University College, Newport, Shropshire , 14 – 17 April 2009

Price £ 175

Taking place at Harper Adams University College, this course gives you a hands-on opportunity to learn the skills of an electronics engineer. Are you up to the challenge?

Marine technology ~ For students in Year 10

When and Where?

~ University of Strathclyde, 28 June – 2 July 2009

Price £ 175

Sponsored by the Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust, marine technology offers the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges that face a modern marine engineer.

Engineering Materials ~ For students in Year 10

When and Where?

~ University of Manchester, 29 June – 2 July 2009

Price £ 175

Joining forces with the University of Manchester’s School of Materials, you’ll discover the breadth of materials science with sessions exploring not just engineering materials but also biomedical materials science and technical textiles.

Sustainable energy challenge ~ For students in Year 11

When and Where?

~ University of Newcastle, 20 – 23 July 2009

Price £ 225

Fossil fuels can be damaging to the environment when they’re converted into energy, and they’re also in limited supply. This course introduces the sources of natural power currently being explored as alternatives.

 

Nanotechnology ~ For students in Year 12

When and Where?

~ University of Leeds, 29 June – 2 July 2009

Price £ 275

Nanotechnology is the study and application of matter on a scale smaller than a billionth of a metre. Cutting across many exciting disciplines, it explores the manipulation of atoms and molecules to produce astonishing products like cars that never need polishing or self-adjusting sunscreen.

Power engineering ~ For students in Year 12

When and Where?

~ Aston University, 13 – 16 July 2009

Price £ 175

The availability of electrical power underpins virtually all aspects of industrial, commercial and domestic activity in modern life. This course explores the technology behind its generation and distribution.

Technical textiles ~ For students in Year 12

When and Where?

~ University of Manchester, 20 – 23 July 2009

Price £ 175

Technical textiles is a vibrant, innovative and global industry which brings together science, technology, engineering and imagination to develop products which revolutionise society. Sponsored by The Drapers’ Company, this course offers a fascinating insight into this area.

Mining & minerals ~ For students in Year 11 & 12

When and Where?

~ University of Exeter, Camborne School of Mines, 20 – 23 July 2009

~ University of Leeds, 27 – 30 July 2009

Price £ 50

For centuries, mining for precious minerals like gold, diamonds and oil has been central to our progress as a society. In the future mining will have to balance the exploration of new territories with the need to protect and conserve the environment. Can you dig deep enough to meet this challenge?