LINKS The following page provides links to a variety of organisations and initiatives across Industry, Schools, Further Education and Higher Education. Through partnership and collaboration we can begin to promote and enhance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) throughout West Yorkshire. Partners: SETNET >>> SETNET is the National Organisation to which SETPOINT West Yorkshire belongs General Education: Bradford Educational Services >>> Calderdale Library Services >>> National Arts Education Archive >>> Yorkshire Water Education Centre >>> GLASSFOREVER Education Centre >>> The GLASSFOREVER web site will give you information about glass packaging and how to recycle glass. TeamFood >>> Teamfood.com provides food, drink & agricultural industry news, information and advice to individuals and organisations throughout Yorkshire & Humber. The website will provide industry specific links to training providers, business support and educational authorities. CITB Construction Awards >>> White Young Green >>> White Young Green is a multi-discipline consultant providing engineering, environmental, planning and management services. It's relationship with SETPOINT is as a major contributor to the Science & Engineering Ambassadors (SEAs) programme. Schools: Schoolszone >>> Colleges: Leeds College of Building >>> Leeds College of Technology >>> Calderdale College >>> Huddersfield Technical College >>> Greenhead College >>> Bradford College >>> Keighley College >>> Shipley College >>> Huddersfield New College >>> Wakefield College >>> Thomas Danby College >>> Parklane College >>> Notre Dame Sixth Form College >>> Joseph Priestly College >>> Universties: University of Huddersfield >>> University of Leeds >>> University of Leeds Library >>> Leeds Metropolitan University >>> University of Bradford >>> Trinity and All Saints >>> Museums & Other Areas of Interest: Yorkshire Museums, Libraries & Archives Council >>> Abbey House Museum >>> Armley Mills >>> Eureka! >>> Harewood House >>> Horsforth Village Museum >>> Kelham Island >>> Leeds Royal Armouries >>> Magna >>> Manor House Art Gallery & Museum >>> National Coal Mining Museum >>> SDC Colour Museum >>> Temple Newsam House >>> Thackray Medical Museum >>> The Deep >>> The Henry Moore Institute >>> The National Museum of Photography, Film & Television >>> The Peace Museum >>> Thwaite Mills >>> Yorkshire Sculpture Park >>> Enterprise: STEM related sites: The Salters Institute >>> The Salters' Institute plays a major role in the support of chemistry teaching, the encouragement of young people to pursue careers in the UK chemical industries, and the promotion of chemical education including the whole area of curriculum development. Bradford Robotic Telescope >>> The Bradford Robotic Telescope is unique. If you want to wonder at the grandeur and beauty of your star sign it will take a colour image for you covering all the stars in your constellation. It will show you the majesty of the sky seen by our grandparents before the age of light pollution. Look at our image gallery! The telescope is focused on space and astronomy access for all. It has its own research programme into galaxies, supernovae and black holes but it will let you track the astronaut landings on the Moon with images to navigate around its mountains and craters. The telescope is completely free. Register yourself and log in. There are lots of things to do on the site. Have a look round and enjoy it. Boots Learning Store >>> Discover Petroleum >>> BBC Rough Science III >>> ECO Schools >>> Your Genome >>> Bio-Rad Laboratories >>> Office of Science & Technology >>> Planet Science - Science Year >>> The Open University >>> BrainPOP >>> Robofesta >>> The Royal Society >>> The Engineering Employers Federation >>> Engineering Education Scheme >>> GCSE Engineering >>> The Institution of Electrical Engineers >>> Morethanyouthink >>> Science upd8 >>> Science UPD8 is a free service that lets you bring out the science behind the headlines while it's fresh in students' minds. Every week, we'll alert you to curriculum-relevant activities and news with a 'weekly' email menu. Subscribe now! Particle Physics & Astronomy Research Council >>> The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) funds UK research, education and training in its four broad areas of science - particle physics, astronomy, solar system science and particle astrophysics. Click on the Schools & Education link for some excellent resources. BBCi Science Webguide >>> Homepage for BBC Science containing a wealth of information an useful links Teacher Xpress >>> Links to vast array of resources for Teachers Interactive Science Ltd >>> Website of Ian Russell, famous among other things for his 'Exploding Custard' interactive exhibition. The website contains a wealth of information on STEM related matters and details of services and resources to purchase. Space School UK >>> A five day residential course designed to be intensive and to enrich & enthuse participants whilst stretching and consolidating their understanding and perceptions of Space. Design & Technology On-line >>> D&T Online is a World Wide Web site offering free access to a wide range of design and technology (D&T) materials, resources and software for pupils to use as they engage in design and technology activities as part of the UK National Curriculum. The content is currently targeted at Key Stages 3 and 4 although some aspects will also appeal to Key Stage 2 children. In addition, some sections will be relevant to science and mathematics as well as design and technology. Earth Science Education Unit >>> The Earth Science Education Unit, based at Keele University, provides free INSET (in-service training) across England and Wales to science departments in secondary schools, to meetings of science teachers and to teacher education institutions. Skelton Grange Environment Centre >>> The Skelton Grange Project aims to demonstrate good environmental practice and promote understanding of environmental issues to children and young people of all backgrounds and abilities. The Centre provides specialist help, information and resources on all aspects of environmental education. Since opening in 1993, it has provided education and training for over 50,000 people and has a national reputation for excellence and innovation in the field. The British Association for the Advancement of Science >>> The BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) is the UK's nationwide, open membership organisation dedicated to connecting science with people, so that science and its applications become accessible to all. The BA aims to promote openness about science in society and to engage and inspire people directly with science and technology and their implications. Institute of Food Science and Technology Careers Site >>> Through this site the IFST aims to provide guidance on career choices and qualifications needed to succeed in the industry. BA Young Investigators >>> BA Young Investigators is an award scheme for 8-13 year olds. Schools and families that join the Young Investigators network receive a pack of easy to use activities which can be used in science and technology lessons, at home or in a science club. Royal Academy >>> The Royal Academy of Engineering Best Programme, "Better engineering students today - Building enterprise success tomorrow", offers young people the opportunity to gain an understanding of engineering concepts and their importance to our world. The Royal Society of Chemistry >>> Chemistry at Work events present to young people some of the principles of chemistry as they are applied in industry, research and everyday life. These principles show the positive image of chemistry as a rewarding and wealth-creating activity. The IEE Faraday Lecture Programme >>> The IEE Faraday Lecture was founded in 1924 to commemorate the life and work of Michael Faraday. The aim of the Faraday Lecture is to interest the public and young people in particular, in the world of engineering. Nuffield Bursaries >>> These bursaries provide support to enable undergraduates who are considering research as a career to work in a research laboratory during the summer vacation before their final year. The bursaries provide up to ten weeks student support, plus a sum for research expenses. WISE (Women into Science & Engineering) >>> The WISE (Women Into Science and Engineering) campaign aims to promote science and engineering as a suitable career among girls and women, helping them to progress in their careers and ensuring their retention in the profession. First Light >>> First Light, fund and inspire the making of short films by young people, reflecting the diversity of their lives. They have enabled almost 7,000 young people between the ages of five and 18 to write, act, shoot and produce over 450 films. Working with filmmakers and organisations, First Light films cover many topics and genres, and make use of accessible digital film technology. UK Resource Centre for Women >>> The UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology is an innovative centre set up to complement the Government's new 10 year investment framework for Science and Innovation. It is the mission of the UKRC to establish a dynamic centre that provides accessible, high quality information and advisory services to industry, academia, professional institutes, education and Research Councils within the SET and built environment professions, whilst supporting women entering and progressing in SET careers. Science Live >>> This site has been specifically designed for teachers and youth group leaders, to make it easier to arrange visits from science presenters. Competitions: F1 Team In Schools >>> Young Engineers >>> First LEGO League >>> FLL is an international program for children created in a partnership between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Each September, FLL announces the annual Challenge to teams, which engages them in hands-on robotics design and authentic scientific research. After 8 intense weeks, the FLL season culminates at high-energy, sports-like tournaments. The Toyota Challenge >>> Setpoint West Yorkshire can not be responsible for the content of external websites. Reciprocal Link Please include a reciprocal link in your site to the SETPOINT West Yorkshire Site. Copy and paste the code below.  <a href="http://www.setpoint.org/" target="_new"> SETPOINT West Yorkshire</a> You may also use the following graphic to illustrate the link, just right click and choose "Save Picture As":