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02 Sep 2009
The future prosperity of the East Midlands and its ability to compete on the global stage relies heavily on a strong supply of talented individuals going into science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
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19 Aug 2009
Four in five UK parents have been stumped by a science question posed by their children, a poll has suggested.
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08 Jul 2009
The first Midlands science festival, Science In The Peak, was held over 30th June - 4th July. Set amongst rolling hills and sweeping valleys, the iconic and dominating dome of University of Derby, Buxton was the primary host, with additional events held in the neighbouring 4 star Buxton Palace Hotel.
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07 Jul 2009
Pupils from a Nottingham secondary school will use advanced GPS technology to help protect our unique habitats — and the plants and animals that make their home there — from the effects of climate change.
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06 Jul 2009
A science festival has got underway this week at the University of Derby, Buxton, which has seen some famous faces and celebrated exhibitions from the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
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03 Jul 2009
Students at Crown Hills Community College in Leicester and The Peele Community College in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire, are delighted that their colleges have been awarded funding to create ground-breaking science facilities called Lab 13.
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09 Jun 2009
A warning has gone out to the residents of Buxton… This summer, they’ll be invaded by giant tortoises, hovering sausages, Daleks, Dr Who’s TARDIS, and even one of TV’s original, best-loved scientists and mathematicians, Johnny Ball!
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27 May 2009
A project designed to inspire 14 – 19 year old students and benefit local businesses was officially launched at the East Midlands Conference Centre this week, attended by over 80 people from the education and business sector.