The Annual Schools Science Conference is organised by science4u.info
The 9th event, Science for Gold, is produced in collaboration with The Royal College of Pathologists.
The event’s main objectives are to:
- Inspire students to study science
- Demonstrate the importance of science in health and everyday life
- Showcase some of the myriad careers open to those who study science.
The conference is exclusively presented by experienced professionals in the fields of science and healthcare, and attracts around 350 students from London secondary schools and further education colleges (years 9-11) along with their teachers.
The backbone of the conference is made up of 80-100 enthusiastic volunteer scientists from various sectors, including NHS, academia, public sectors, industry, and commerce, who provide engaging hands-on displays.
The 2012 organising group comprised:
- Don Henderson (Founder)
- Kimberly Gilmour (Chairman)
Great Ormond Street Hospital For Children NHS Trust - Sue Alexander (Secretary)
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Manfred Almeida (Treasurer)
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust - Sarah Armstrong
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Mike Carter
The Health Protection Agency - Georgina Lavender (Press Lead)
georgina’s science - Rebecca Macrae
Barts and The London NHS Trust - Sharon Gage (Event Organiser)
SRG Project Management