[Academic] Fwd: Children's University and STEM learning activities

Tue Jul 28 17:24:38 BST 2020

Dear All,

It will make it easier for all if you just send me your budget code(s) 
and the amount(s) you wish to be transferred for the purchase of the 
Curiosity Boxes for disadvantaged children. This is a great opportunity 
for us to engage with these children and help get them into STEM and 
Physics in particular.

Thanks,

Brian.

On 28/07/2020 12:24, Brian wrote:
>
> Dear All,
>
> Please see below requests for an excellent cause -  I will be donating 
> £100 from a special fund to help the next generation of scientists. If 
> you would like to also donate in a similar way from any underspent 
> accounts with a bit spare cash or a special fund, can you please make 
> an internal transfer through FMS to the Children’s University budget 
> code: 17567 GEN2029-103
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Brian
>
>
>
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
> Subject: 	Children's University and STEM learning activities
> Date: 	Tue, 28 Jul 2020 09:49:13 +0100
> From: 	Aileen Wilson <aileen.wilson at strath.ac.uk>
> To: 	Brian McNeil (Physics) <b.w.j.mcneil at strath.ac.uk>
>
>
>
> Dear Brian
>
> As a socially progressive institution, the University of Strathclyde 
> aspires to increase opportunities for people from a diverse range of 
> backgrounds and is committed to public and community engagement.
>
> Glasgow Children’s University 
> <https://www.strath.ac.uk/workwithus/publicengagement/schools/childrensuniversity/> 
> was founded in 2013 and is part of a national programme run by 
> Children’s University Scotland 
> <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchildrensuniversity.scot%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cb.w.j.mcneil%40strath.ac.uk%7Cad7bf2e6182c431e6dc808d832d31ab5%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637315229549348216&sdata=31xdcaIZCq7hKt2VdfeUcYMqBatYBnA8jF0bb49W%2B4Q%3D&reserved=0> 
> – a charity that works with partners to inspire children to take part 
> in learning beyond the classroom.  We work with schools and other 
> learning providers to help children overcome barriers to learning and 
> to further their talents and interests through fun, interactive 
> learning experiences outside of school lesson time.
>
> As part of our desire to tackle digital exclusion for the most 
> vulnerable children in our society we are working in collaboration 
> with The Curiosity Box 
> <https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcuriosity-box.net%2F&data=02%7C01%7Cb.w.j.mcneil%40strath.ac.uk%7Cad7bf2e6182c431e6dc808d832d31ab5%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637315229549353206&sdata=xLP%2BQ6GJSLd1tIgxGzmuV8gDaRHrpCE0f%2BvupWkTOtQ%3D&reserved=0> 
> to provide a set of fun and inspirational STEM learning activities 
> neatly packed into a letterbox sized box.  These boxes are carefully 
> designed to include everything that a child needs to undertake the 
> activity – no requirement to find additional resources at home or for 
> parents/carers to purchase them.  We want to eliminate any potential 
> barriers.
>
> The Covid-19 pandemic is having a negative effect on the children who 
> are already suffering the most and we can make a difference and help 
> tackle the attainment gap. By targeting those schools and pupils who 
> are most disadvantaged, these Curiosity Boxes could provide the spark 
> in a child which fosters their love of science, engineering, 
> technology, business etc and make them the Strathclyde students of the 
> future.
>
> In order to achieve our aim we need funding and are seeking your 
> support in the form of a financial contribution.  This contribution 
> can be any amount – there is no minimum or maximum amount and your 
> support could help to buy a Curiosity Box for one child or 100s of 
> children. Please get in touch if you have any spare funding that we 
> could put to use – any underspend as a result of event cancellations, 
> knowledge exchange or public engagement funding, covid-19 related 
> grants,….
>
> We aim to distribute the first set of boxes in September, with the 
> potential to tailor future boxes to particular disciplines following 
> evaluation. Even if you are not in a position to offer financial 
> support at the moment, please let us know if you would be interested 
> in working with us on future boxes related to your particular subject 
> area.
>
> Kind regards.
>
> Aileen
>
> Aileen H Wilson
>
> Senior Engagement & Outreach Officer/Manager, Glasgow Children’s 
> University
>
> Access Equality & Inclusion
>
> University of Strathclyde
> Room 208d
>
> Graham Hills Building
>
> 50 George Street
> Glasgow
> G1 1QE
>
>
> Tel: 0141 548 2637
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Dr. Brian WJ McNeil
Department of Physics, SUPA & Cockcroft Institute
University of Strathclyde
107 Rottenrow East
Glasgow, G4 0NG
Scotland

Tel:    0141 548 4727
Fax:    0141 552 2891

The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC015263

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