The Southwest Big Bang Fair which ran on the 27 June is one of the biggest outreach events in the Southwest region, giving children the opportunity to engage with a range of different science exhibitors.
This year outreach volunteers from the upcoming Faculty of Life Sciences ran stands to highlight and enthuse thousands of school children, inspiring the next generation of scientists, who will be needed to help tackle global issues.
Dr Gail Born, Life Sciences Faculty Engagement Officer said:
“The Big Bang events are a wonderful opportunity to engage with and inspire thousands of primary and secondary students from around the southwest.
They are fully hands on and the students love being able see and use some amazing bits of equipment and talk to real scientists.”
The event is part of a programme of events taking place across the South West region, click here for more information on events near you.
Any staff or students interested in particpiating in future outreach events please contact Dr Gail Born
outreach-biomedsci@bristol.ac.uk