The Annual Schools Science Conference is organised by science4u.info
The 15th event, Science for Discovery, is produced in collaboration with University of Westminster.
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 2018 organising group comprised:
- Don Henderson Founder
- Kimberly Gilmour – Co-Chair
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust - Stuart Adams – Co-Chair
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation 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
Public Health England - Paul Hampson
University of Westminster - Penny Fletcher
The Royal College of Pathologists - Ayuen Lual
Public Health England - Maria Rossini
British Science Association - Sharon Gage – Event Organiser
SRG Project Management