Dr D W Comerford
Public Engagement Manager
Cambridge Science Festival
The Pitt Building
Trumpington Street
CB2 1RP
Cambridge Science Festival 2014 Schools Roadshow
Free events for schools Monday 3 - Friday 7 March 2014
Dear Science Teacher
You are invited to participate in the 2014 Cambridge Science Festival Schools Roadshow,
which takes place Monday 3 to Friday 7 March 2014. The Roadshow is an opportunity for you
to request a visit to your school at a time convenient to you and at no cost. Typically, a talk will
last between 45 minutes and one hour, depending on your school’s timetable.
There are 26 different sessions available in this year’s Roadshow, with topics from Astronomy
and Zoology to plant science and medicine. Speakers come from local industry, research
institutes and from University of Cambridge departments. Academics and researchers are able
to speak to student groups of various sizes and ages, ranging from Key Stage 1 to 5. Please
see the enclosed leaflet for the list of talks, speakers’ availability, target Key Stage and the
geographical locations speakers are able to visit on a particular day.
The leaflet uses the words “North” and “Central” to describe geography of availability

“North” Cambridge and Cambridgeshire includes: Sawtry and St. Neots; Huntingdon,
Ramsey and March; and Witchford, Ely, Soham.

“Central” Cambridge includes schools central and south Cambridge
You can request a visit to your school by using the enclosed application form. Applications need
to be returned to us by Friday 17 January 2014. Places are limited and we cannot guarantee
all of your choices can be met.
In addition, please join us for some exciting events during the Cambridge Science Festival,
taking place Monday 10 to Sunday 23 March 2014. The programme will become available by
February as a printed Programme, online and via the Festival mobile app. Please visit:
www.cam.ac.uk/science-festival
Additional resources for schools
The University of Cambridge runs many activities for schools and colleges to help your students
learn more about what it is like studying at university. The Cambridge Admissions Office
organises challenge days, open days, summer schools and teachers' conferences. For more
information about these activities, please phone: 01223 764025; email: access@cao.cam.ac.uk
or visit: www.study.cam.ac.uk/undergraduate/access
The University of Cambridge also has a wide range of outreach groups which work with
schools, to share the excitement of learning, build confidence and raise educational aspirations.
Activities range across all subjects, and details of these and web-based learning materials can
be found at www.cam.ac.uk/public-engagement/schools
Please circulate this opportunity to your colleagues and we look forward to seeing you at the
Science Festival in March 2014.
Yours Faithfully
Dane Comerford
Enc.
Schools Roadshow 2014 Application Form
Schools Roadshow 2014 talks’ leaflet
Schools Roadshow 2014 Application Form: 3 – 7 March 2014
Name of school ____________________________________________________________
Email address _____________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ Post code _____________
Telephone ________________________________________________________________
Contact teacher name and job title _____________________________________________
Contact teacher email address ________________________________________________
Please give your FIRST and SECOND choice for talks. Talkswill normally take an hour and can
take place at any time to suit your timetable on the days indicated. Some are only available am
or pm – please check the details of the leaflet for your choice of talk.
 Title of FIRST CHOICE lecture _____________________________________________
Preferred date (please circle)
Mon 3
Tues 4
Wed 5
Thurs 6
Fri 7
Preferred start time _________________________________________________________
Number of pupils attending lecture ________________ Key stage ____________________
 Title of SECOND CHOICE lecture __________________________________________
Preferred date (please circle)
Mon 3
Tues 4
Wed 5
Thurs 6
Fri 7
Preferred start time _________________________________________________________
Number of pupils attending lecture ________________ Key stage ____________________
 Would you be prepared to have any lecture? (Please circle)
Yes
No
Previous Roadshow Visits
Has your school received a Schools Roadshow visit previously?
If so, please indicate which year/s ______________________________________________
Please return this form by Friday 17 January 2014 by post to:
Schools Roadshow
Cambridge Science Festival
The Pitt Building
Trumpington Street
Cambridge
CB2 1RP
Alternatively, scan and email the form quoting ‘Schools Roadshow’ to: csf@admin.cam.ac.uk