Oceans of Opportunity
Careers fair - Friday, 8th November 2013
The Oceans of Opportunity event is being held on Friday, 8th November 2013 at Newcastle University. It will be attended by an
estimated 500-600 pupils aged 15-18yrs, from schools and colleges around the NE region and further afield.
Schools can sign up to a range of stimulating, interactive activities that bring science learning to life, participate in an engaging
debate, and find out more about the fantastic careers and courses on offer. A wide range of high profile companies and employers
will be represented at the event with many challenging and exciting careers showcased.
There are a number of different options available to your school/college, as there are different elements that make up the event.
Program
Time
Activity
10am -12 noon
Careers Fair
Attend the morning session which will include chance to participate in two hands-on activities, the
opportunity to speak to organisations and companies offering courses or careers in marine, maritime and
science based fields at the Careers Exhibition
12 noon to 1pm
Beagle debate: which species would you save?
Come along and preserve a marine species for the future as a panel of five experts eagerly present to you their
reasons for saving their particular favorite on board Darwin's HMS Beagle.Chaired by Annie Russell, the
audience will have the opportunity to listen and ask questions as the panel battle it out during this fun event.
As part of your session, students will get the opportunity to participate in two activities out of a choice of six. Each session holds a
maximum of 20 students. These will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
Activity
1
Marine Biology in Action!
2
An introduction to life in our seas.
Renewables and the Marine Environment
3
Get stuck into marine technology in the laboratory.
Statistics of Extremes
4
An applied session using environmental statistics to predict extreme events.
SONAR - using sound to see what lies in the murky depths
5
Using sonar systems to finding fish and to explore the seabed and to detect submarines
STEM Articulate - a fast-paced twist on the original game
6
Test your students’ knowledge of ‘all that is STEM’. Students will gain an insight into courses, careers and graduates.
Great North Museum
Delve a little deeper into the collections at the Great North Museum – How do animals use colour?
Please complete the following details to register:
School Name: Seaton Burn College
Contact name: Philip Smith
Telephone: 0191 236 1700
Fax:
Best time to phone:
Email: Philip.smith@ntlp.org.uk
No. of places required in
total: 30
No. of KS4 pupils: 30
No. of Post-16 pupils:
Please tick the options below which you would prefer, put a cross against any options you cannot attend.
Session
Morning full session 10am-1pm
YES
Morning Careers Exhibition 10am-12pm (no activities)
Afternoon Debate (Key Stage 4 only) 1-3pm
YES
If you are attending a full morning, please specify your activity preferences below and we will do our best to
accommodate your top choices.
Activity
1- 4
Activity 1
1
Activity 2
2
Activity 3
Activity 4
Activity 5
3
Activity 6
4
To ensure your school/college’s participation in the Oceans of Opportunity event, please return your completed form
by 4pm on the 25th October 201to Annie Russell at annie.russell@ncl.ac.uk or post to Annie Russell, Dove Marine
Laboratory, School of Marine Science and Technology, Newcastle University, Cullercoats, North Shields, NE30 4PZ.
If you have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact me
Many thanks, Annie