Dr D W Comerford
Public Engagement Manager
Cambridge Science Festival
The Pitt Building
Trumpington Street
CB2 1RP
Cambridge Science Festival 2014 Schools Roadshow
Free events for schoolsMonday 3 - Friday 7 March 2014
DearScience Teacher
You are invited to participate in the 2014 Cambridge Science Festival Schools Roadshow, which takes place Monday 3 to Friday 7 March 2014. The Roadshow is an opportunity for you to request a visit to your school at a time convenient to you and at no cost. Typically, a talk will last between 45 minutes and one hour, depending on your school’s timetable.
There are 26 different sessions available in this year’s Roadshow, with topics from Astronomy and Zoology to plant science and medicine. Speakers come from local industry, research institutes and from University of Cambridge departments. Academics and researchers are able to speak to student groups of various sizes and ages, ranging from Key Stage1 to 5. Please see the enclosed leaflet for the list of talks, speakers’ availability, target Key Stage and the geographical locations speakers are able to visit on a particular day.
The leaflet uses the words “North” and “Central” to describe geography of availability
- “North” Cambridge and Cambridgeshire includes: Sawtry and St. Neots; Huntingdon, Ramseyand March; and Witchford, Ely, Soham.
- “Central” Cambridge includes schools central and south Cambridge
You can request a visit to your school by using the enclosed application form. Applications need to be returned to us by Friday 17 January 2014. Places are limited and we cannot guarantee all of your choices can be met.
In addition, please join us for some exciting events during the Cambridge Science Festival,taking place Monday 10 to Sunday 23 March 2014. The programme will become available by February as a printed Programme, online and via the Festival mobile app. Please visit:
Additional resources for schools
The University of Cambridge runs many activities for schools and colleges to help your students learn more about what it is like studying at university. The Cambridge Admissions Office organises challenge days, open days, summer schools and teachers' conferences. For more information about these activities, please phone: 01223 764025; email: or visit:
The Universityof Cambridgealso has a wide range of outreach groups which work with schools, to share the excitement of learning, build confidence and raise educational aspirations. Activities range across all subjects, and details of these and web-based learning materials can be found at
Please circulate this opportunity to your colleagues and we look forward to seeing you at the Science Festival in March 2014.
Yours Faithfully
Dane Comerford
Enc.Schools Roadshow 2014 Application Form
Schools Roadshow 2014 talks’ leaflet
Name of school ______
Email address ______
Address ______
______Post code ______
Telephone______
Contact teacher name and job title ______
Contact teacher email address ______
Please give your FIRST and SECOND choice for talks. Talkswill normally take an hour and can take place at any time to suit your timetable on the days indicated. Some are only availableam or pm – please check the details of the leaflet for your choice of talk.
- Title of FIRST CHOICE lecture ______
Preferred date (please circle) Mon 3 Tues 4 Wed 5 Thurs 6 Fri 7
Preferred start time ______
Number of pupils attending lecture ______Key stage ______
- Title of SECOND CHOICE lecture ______
Preferred date (please circle) Mon 3 Tues 4 Wed 5 Thurs 6 Fri 7
Preferred start time ______
Number of pupils attending lecture ______Key stage ______
- Would you be prepared to have any lecture? (Please circle) Yes No
Previous Roadshow Visits
Has your school received a Schools Roadshow visit previously?
If so, please indicate which year/s ______
Please return this form by Friday 17 January 2014 by post to:
Schools Roadshow
Cambridge Science Festival
The PittBuilding
Trumpington Street
Cambridge
CB2 1RP
Alternatively, scan and email the form quoting ‘Schools Roadshow’ to: