The Chemistry Summer School in 2023 will focus on microscale practical work to support CfE programmes in Chemistry from BGE through to Advanced Higher.

Numerous laboratory sessions will cover

  • the construction of inexpensive, microscale equipment
  • and the wide variety of practical work that can be done using a microscale approach: reactions in drops/puddles, microscale gases, microscale electrochemistry, micro-titrations and much more.

Practical work will be supported by further presentations to further support health & safety and the implementation of a microscale approach to chemistry. Combined with opportunities for professional networking, the Summer School offers participants a rich and vibrant programme that will enhance teaching and learning within their institutions.

Why Microscale?

While microscale chemistry is not fixed to any particular course or qualification, the adoption of at least some microscale chemistry in a school can allow more practical work to be carried out for the same amount of money (or less) in the same amount of time and often with better learning outcomes.

A draft programme will be available shortly.

Dates:  15th – 16th June 2023
Closing date for applications: 22nd May 2023

Applying for this course using the online booking form is no longer possible as the closing date has passed. But if you are interested, please email us at enquiries@sserc.scot if you would still like to register your interest. There may still be places left.

Course Leader

Chris Lloyd
01383 626070
chris.lloyd@sserc.scot

Cost

£400.00

Funding

Local Authority schools and colleges will be able to apply for an ENTHUSE subsidy of £320.00 to help towards the course costs.

Overnight accommodation is provided

The course will be held at SSERC in Dunfermline. Our SSERC buildings are at 2 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU.

Rail

SSERC is a short (5-10 minutes) walk from Rosyth railway station and a longer (40 min) walk from Inverkeithing.

Bus

There is a bus stop about 100m from SSERC with a regular service into Dunfermline and it is also on one of the routes between edinburgh and Dunfermline.

Car

SSERC is close to the end of the A823(M) spur off Junction 2 of the M90 motorway and has ample free parking.

Car journey times (approximately): Edinburgh – 30 min; Glasgow – 60 min; Aberdeen – 2.5 hours; Inverness – 3 hours.