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Agritech Taster Course13th & 14th July 2016 in partnership with the John Innes Centre and Easton & Otley College
Where can your studies in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths take you?
Take part in a unique 2 day opportunity to learn more about science and agricultural technology.
There are only 20 places available free to sixth form scientists aspiring to continue their studies to degree level and beyond.
Application deadline Friday 13th MayTo apply please complete the attached form and send to Kate Ibbetson-Price Agritech Taster
Course Coordinator at: RNAA Norfolk Showground Dereham Road Norwich NR5 0TTTel: 01603 731967 Email: [email protected]
Images courtesy of Cristobal Uauy & Andrew Davis, George Lomonossoff & Eva Thuenemann (JIC) www.images.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk
Dear Student Do you want to be part of the global agricultural revolution? With a changing climate and rising population, improvements to sustainable agriculture are vital to ensuring global food security for the future. Scientists, engineers, bio-informaticians and agronomists are leading the way in this creative and challenging field. Do you have the interest, ability and passion to be part of this pioneering work? Careers in agricultural technology are extremely diverse - from working on robotics and precision agriculture, sustainable energy, environmental science to genetics, human nutrition, functional foods, pharmaceuticals and synthetic biology. Specialists work together to provide sustainable solutions for global problems. To provide an introduction to this exciting world of agricultural science and technology several leading organisations in East Anglia have got together to create a two day event to help Year 12 students understand the opportunities available and help to make informed decisions about relevant university courses. We’re now looking for bright, passionate and interested 6th form students from Norfolk and Suffolk to take part in this unique event. The Agri-tech taster course takes place on Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th July 2016 at the John Innes Centre, Norwich Research Park and also at nearby Easton and Otley College. Through a series of exciting lectures, engaging discussions and interactive sessions you’ll have access to world leading researchers and their facilities. Successful participants in this free course will learn about the cutting edge research and business opportunities occurring in agricultural technology that will shape the world of the future. This event provides a terrific opportunity for any sixth form scientists, who are considering taking their studies to university level, to explore options for the future. To apply, please complete the attached form. To find out more about last year’s event and to watch a short film please visit the RNAA website or use the following link http://rnaa.org.uk/agri-tech-taster-sessions-for-year-12s/. Please note that places are limited and the application deadline is Friday 13th May 2016. For any enquiries please contact Kate Ibbetson-Price, Agritech Taster Course Coordinator. Tel: 01603 731967 Email: [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you- Good Luck!
Kate Ibbetson-Price
Agritech Taster Course Coordinator
Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road Norwich NR5 0TT
Agritech Taster Course Application Form
Personal Information
Name
Date of Birth
Address
Telephone number
School Information
School Name
Address
Telephone
Contact Teacher
Teacher email
Qualifications
GCSE (Subject and Grade)
AS subjects studying
AS predicted grades
University aspirations (degree, location etc.)
Personal Statement
Please tell us in no more than 250 words why you would like to attend the course and how it will benefit you.
Parental Consent
If successful, I give permission for ……………………………………………….. to attend the Agritech Taster Course on
Wednesday 13th and Thursday 14th July.
In case of emergency, I give permission for my child to receive medical treatment. In case of such an
emergency please contact:
Name Phone Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Please note there is no cost to attend this course. If your application has been successful you will be
notified by 20th June 2016 and further details about the course will be provided.
Please send completed applications to Kate Ibbetson‐Price, Agritech Taster Course Coordinator at:
RNAA
Norfolk Showground
Dereham Road
Norwich
NR5 0TT
Tel: 01603 731967
Email: kate.ibbetson‐[email protected]
