University Event

Weather and Climate Symposium

University event offered by University of Reading

Event Summary:

A unique opportunity for students to hear from experts in the field of weather and climate. They will discuss engaging topics related to weather and climate with the students, which show how knowledge of maths and physics are vital in predicting and forecasting weather and climate change.

Full Event Details:

This is a unique opportunity for students to hear from a variety of experts from the field of weather and climate. All of them will discuss engaging topics related to weather and climate with the students, which show how knowledge of maths and physics are vital in predicting and forecasting weather and climate change. Students will be encouraged to get involved in the symposium by introducing the speakers and taking part in question and answer sessions. This will allow students to learn in a different way to how they might usually and experience what higher education could be like. As Meteorology is not a subject studied in detail in schools, this event aims to also give students the opportunity to consider some of the different careers that might be possible with a qualification in meteorology and what degree subjects are available in this area. After the Weather and Climate Symposium, groups may like to have lunch on campus followed by a campus tour.

This event is suitable for Year 12 students who are studying maths and physics A-level. Initially we are limiting this event to a maximum of 10 places per school.

Suitable For:
Bookings by Teachers for Key Stage 5 (Students aged 16-18)
Individuals (Enquiry not required to be through a school)

Duration: Half Day

Min. Students: 1

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Institution Profile:

The University of Reading offers an ever-expanding programme of free outreach events across all subject areas from Year 7 - 12. All events are intended to enthuse students whilst offering curriculum enhancement and enrichment.

The types of provision include:

Subject Days and Theme Days - hands-on activities for students based on or around a particular A Level (or equivalent) subject. Days include practical tasters which support their studies or highlight the Higher Education options available to students studying in these areas. Aside from collaborating with the central Global Recruitment Team ( UK and Outreach) on the development of outreach activities focused around particular subjects, some academic departments also run their own events for schools and colleges.

Master Classes and Technique Sessions – these events focus on a specific area, technique or skill within a subject, allowing students the chance to see 'close-up' some of the techniques used in that subject areas.

Conferences and Debates – these events are designed to challenge the way students think about real world issues and developments in technology and to encourage independent learning and the development of transferable skills, such as evidence analysis, research and communication skills.

Lectures - as well as our public lecture series which are free and open to all schools, we also have a number of other lecture events throughout the year to engage your students with the latest research and advancements in all academic discipline.