The Schools Analyst Competition is an annual national competition coordinated by the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Analytical Division. On the 15th of February 2019 the University of Wolverhampton are hosting their third regional heat. The winner of this heat will compete in the competition final which will be held at Manchester University on the 19th and 20th of June 2019.

The competition is an opportunity for students to use analytical equipment not usually available in schools, gain additional practical experience and apply their knowledge of chemistry to solve problems. Instructions will be given and students will be supervised but help from staff will be limited to ensure a fair competition. The competition is open to those currently studying AS (year 12) chemistry or equivalent. Each team will consist of 3 students from the same school or college. A maximum of 3 teams are allowed from each school or college.

Prizes (in the form of gift vouchers) will be awarded to individual students and schools whose teams are placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in this regional heat. Details of prizes can be provided on request.

Provisional Programme

9.30-09.45 Visitors arrive in Rosalind Franklin Science Building (MB) foyer

09.45-10.00 Students are provided with a lab coat and safety goggles and an introductory H&S talk

10.00-13.00 Students will complete practical work in the chemistry laboratory

Teachers will have the opportunity to discuss their outreach requirements with a member of staff from the University of Wolverhampton in a nearby room

13.00-14.00 Lunch

(Each visiting student and teacher will be given a £5 lunch voucher to spend on campus)

14.00-15.00 Demonstrations from the Science Shack team

15.00-15.30 Winners announced and presentation of prizes

15.30 Visitors depart

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR TEACHERS - please register per team (of 3 students). Schools are limited to registering a maximum of 3 teams. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis. At least one teacher is required to accompany the students from their school or college.

For more information about the RSC’s Schools Analyst Competition please visit http://www.rsc.org/Membership/Networking/InterestGroups/Analytical/SchoolsComp/

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

For travel information to the University, please click on the following link: Maps and directions

Details of the type of parking (public, disabled or staff) can be found on our interactive campus map. Parking for minibuses is available at Faulkland Street. WV1 1JN. The council charges per coach/minibus/bus are: up to 4 hours - £5.00, over 4 hours - £8.00. The drop off point for coaches is Stafford Street outside the Rosalind Franklin Building.