Science in Health

Submitted by Reginald James ... on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 14:26

“Science in Health”

Clarity of purpose

We aim to inspire and inform secondary school students seeking career opportunities in biomedical science and medicine via a coordinated and evolving set of programmes and resources (www.cardiff.ac.uk/medicine/push).

Originality

Ketso - Multiplying the benefits of creative engagement through a social spin-off

Submitted by peghead79 on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 17:28

Dr. Joanne Tippett launched Ketso as a social enterprise emanating from her research into community planning and ecological design at the University of Manchester. Ketso is a colourful, hands-on toolkit for creative engagement. This re-useable toolkit enables people with differing levels of confidence and ability to engage with each other and share ideas.

Purpose
Dr. Tippett’s development of Ketso was driven by one clear aim: to enable all voices to be heard in a stimulating and creative dialogue.

Maths Busking

Submitted by mathsbusking on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 21:51

Motivation:
Mathematics is often perceived as a dull, uninteresting and unpopular subject. It is socially acceptable to say in public that one is 'no good' at mathematics, and the subject is often undervalued or disparaged in the media by public figures.

Many existing initiatives aim to improve the public image of mathematics in schools, through teaching and in the media. However, the majority of the population is not 'reached' by books, mathematics lectures and programmes on elite radio stations and TV channels.

Leadership Institute for Communities

Submitted by Community Partn... on Tue, 02/07/2012 - 15:58

The Leadership Institute for Communities is an annual membership scheme which aims to develop and enhance the leadership, professional skills and the capacity of local people who work throughout the regions diverse communities. It does this by empowering them through discourse, learning, practical workshops and sharing best practice. Developed by the University of Bradford as a response to an identified gap in the District this scheme provides a professional network that is focused on leadership learning and development rather than business to business sales.