2008 Press Releases
Salters' Festival of Chemistry at UCC
07.05.2008
UCC's Chemistry Department is today (Wednesday, May 7th 2008) playing host to 92 students from 23 schools in the Munster region at the annual Salters' Festival of Chemistry. Each school is represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
07.05.2008
UCC's Chemistry Department is today (Wednesday, May 7th 2008) playing host to 92 students from 23 schools in the Munster region at the annual Salters' Festival of Chemistry. Each school is represented by a team of four 11-13 year olds.
The fun-filled day of chemistry kicked off this morning with teams participating in a competitive, hands-on, practical activity, "Who Pinched the Salt?" which tested their analytical chemistry skills. This afternoon, they will compete in the "University Challenge", a practical activity chosen by the University, in which they will be required to forensically identify a series of chemicals that have lost their labels. This will be followed by the now famous Chemistry Magic Show, hosted by Dr Declan Kennedy.
Dr JJ Keating, School of Pharmacy, UCC welcoming the students to UCC said: "UCC is delighted to be associated with this festival. This fun event provides a platform to encourage pupils to consider a career in chemistry and highlight the fact that chemistry is a fun subject with many practical applications."
The day concludes with a Prizegiving Ceremony at which all participants will be presented with individual fun prizes and participation certificates with the winning teams awarded cash prizes for their schools.
The Salters' Festivals of Chemistry are an initiative of The Salters' Institute, whose aim is to promote the appreciation of chemistry and related sciences among the young. The Festival at UCC is one of a series of 53 Festivals taking place at Universities throughout Ireland and the UK between March and June 2008.
The Institute is delighted that the Royal Society of Chemistry is again working in partnership with it for the Festivals this year.
Pictured at the Festival today are: Sheena O'Driscoll, UCC and Eric Grimes, Ashton School, Cork.
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Dr JJ Keating, School of Pharmacy, UCC welcoming the students to UCC said: "UCC is delighted to be associated with this festival. This fun event provides a platform to encourage pupils to consider a career in chemistry and highlight the fact that chemistry is a fun subject with many practical applications."
The day concludes with a Prizegiving Ceremony at which all participants will be presented with individual fun prizes and participation certificates with the winning teams awarded cash prizes for their schools.
The Salters' Festivals of Chemistry are an initiative of The Salters' Institute, whose aim is to promote the appreciation of chemistry and related sciences among the young. The Festival at UCC is one of a series of 53 Festivals taking place at Universities throughout Ireland and the UK between March and June 2008.
The Institute is delighted that the Royal Society of Chemistry is again working in partnership with it for the Festivals this year.
Pictured at the Festival today are: Sheena O'Driscoll, UCC and Eric Grimes, Ashton School, Cork.
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