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Three new Videoconferencing sessions from Virtually University
Virtually University is offering 3 further videoconferences in November from Bristol, Newcastle and Birmingham. These sessions are free to schools and suitable for KS5 students and all schools/colleges with interested students are welcome, subject to available places.
Physical Geography: Investigating the 'Lost' World Beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet by Dr Neil Ross, Newcastle University on 14 November 2013 between 1.15 and 2.15
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The next videoconference from the Natural History Museum is taking place on
Friday 8 November 2013, 11.00-11.45
Suitable for Key Stage 2 (7-11 years old)
In the deepest ocean, in the darkness and under huge pressure, you might think life is scarce. But you'd be wrong. The deep sea is one of the least explored areas on the planet, yet many strange and wonderful creatures live in this extreme environment.
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We are delighted to have the British Museum joining the Janet Content Providers in the new year. Their first session will be on Thursday 9th January 2014. It is entitled Treasure challenge video conference. There are two sessions, from 10:30-12pm and from 12:30 to 2pm. Advanced bookings are now being taken for this exciting event, which is designed for Key Stage 2 students. The students work through the real challenges faced by archeologists, scientists and museum staff.
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*** This session is now full ***
One of VU's themes this term is the brain and the nervous system and so we are delighted to offer our first session with University College London on Neuroscience. This will take place on 5th December at 11.30 am and will seek to promote the idea that the sciences are accessible to people of all backgrounds.
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Our first videoconference this term from The University of Bristol will take place on 30th November at 11.30 am and will be ideal for students considering studying Management or related degrees.
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Museum of London videoconferencing sessions 2013-2014
We are now taking videoconferencing bookings for the 2013-2014 academic year.
We offer videoconferencing sessions for Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. Each session allows pupils to interact with characters or educators from the Museum of London and investigate objects from our collection via a television screen or interactive whiteboard.
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Videoconferencing from Down Under!
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The McMillen Center for Health Education is based in the Northern Indiana region of the US. It offers health education programs for ages 3 - 19, covering Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE) topics.
They have a range of sessions covering issues faced by children and young people including
· Bullying Prevention Education
· General Health
· Safety
· Personal Hygiene
· Nutrition/Fitness
More information about PSHE tailored for the UK curriculum can be found here:
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Give your students the opportunity to engage with real scientists and be inspired by life in the field with a free programme of video conference events and live chats. Students will discover what it’s like to perform cutting-edge research in Borneo, one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.
Appropriate for Key Stages 2,3 and 4.
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On Wednesday 6th March at 2pm Natalie Paul, a PhD student from The University of Sheffield, will present 'The Chemistry of Colour':
Natalie's aim is to discuss aspects of the AS and A2 syllabus and then to illustrate how these evolve and converge during university level study in an exploration of colour. This will deepen students understanding of their current studies and provide an insight into what studying Chemistry at university is like.
If you have a group of students you would like to participate in this session please contact Rob Cullis at Virtually University:
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