On the 29th of November 2011, we presented an Introduction to Nanotechnology to Year 11 students at Oakdale Comprehensive. In the presentation the students were warned of the dangers posed by Zinc Oxide in sunscreens. On the very next day, the 30th November, we received the following report issued by the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore. [...]
This week we enjoyed a fabulous mixed day of Green Chemistry Soap Science and Nanotechnology. Big thanks to Sandra and Angela for making us so welcome. Four very attentive classes of Year 7 and Year 8 students learned all about the reactions involved in the soap making process and each pupil crafted their own unique [...]
Last week we had a monumental day at Abersychan Comprehensive with mixed workshops comprising our Green Chemistry Soap Science and an Intro to Nanotechnology with Year 11 students. The Year 11 students summed up the experience concisely with the word “Awesome”. The experiments we provided with the Hydrophobic Sand were a huge hit and we [...]
A few weeks ago I spent an entire Sunday lending a hand at the Shua open day, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s work and to raise funds. SHUA is an acronym for Safe House for Unwanted Animals. Started in September 2001, it is a small animal welfare charity staffed by volunteers. They operate [...]
I apologise, I’ve been behind with my posts. It’s a manic time of year, Christmas orders to fulfill, consulting in schools, helping a friend move, helping out a charity, whew! Two weeks ago we enjoyed a fabulous, if not slightly crazy day at Cwmcarn High. Our favourite school I might add. It was a Green [...]
