Event: The Firth Sixth Form Chemistry Conference
Monday 8th July, 10am - 3pm
The University of Sheffield are proud to host the first annual Firth Chemistry Conference on Monday 8 July. This one day event, held in the Department of the Chemistry, is open to Y12 students studying Chemistry and gives you an insight into the subject and where it might take you.
There will be research talks from academic staff working at the cutting edge of Chemistry, demonstration lectures, careers information, and plenty of opportunities to meet with chemistry undergraduates and academic staff. Places are free of charge but advance registration is required. Lunch and refreshments provided.
Programme
| 10am-10.30am | Arrival and registration |
| 10.30am-10.40am | Welcome |
| 10.40am-11.25am | Demonstration lecture Dr Joanna Buckley: Edible Experiments – a Taste of Chemistry |
| 11.25am-12.10pm | Research talk Professor Steve Armes FRS: Polymer chemistry, hypervelocity physics and the Cassini space mission |
| 12.10pm-12.50pm | Lunch Optional campus tour / free time to explore |
| 12.50pm-1.50pm | A career in chemistry Discussion chaired by Professor Andrew Slark |
| 1.50pm-2.10pm | Refreshments with staff and students |
| 2.15pm-2.45pm | Demonstration lecture Dr Peter Portius: The Chemistry of Energetic Materials – Fireworks! |
| 2.45pm-3pm | Close Optional departmental tours available |
You can find more information about the event here.
Partner(s):
Type(s):
- On-campus
Address:
Department of Chemistry
Dainton Building
University of Sheffield
Sheffield
S3 7HF