Students On-Board to a Career in Engineering with the Smallpeice Trust
Thirty seven students aged 14 and 15 recently attended a Marine Technology course from 26th to 30th June at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. Students were given the opportunity to learn about marine engineering through a series of presentations and practical exercises. Working in teams, they were tasked with designing a radio-controlled replica of a large cargo ship to transport goods from Glasgow to Singapore.
Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, July 06, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Thirty seven students aged 14 and 15 from schools across the UK, recently attended the Marine Technology course from 26th to 30th June at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. The residential programme was designed through a partnership between The Smallpeice Trust and the University of Strathclyde and was financially supported by The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET).
Students were given the opportunity to learn about marine engineering through a series of presentations and practical exercises. Working in teams, they were tasked with designing a radio-controlled replica of a large cargo ship to transport goods from Glasgow to Singapore.
An industrial visit to BVT Surface Fleet Ltd was also included in the programme which gave students an insight into engineering on a commercial scale.
Michael Franklin, Director of The LRET commented, “This inspirational Marine Technology course has enabled students to gain a greater knowledge of marine technology and the many dynamic careers to be had within the field. Through a combination of industrial visits and practical hands-on learning, students have been able to work with experienced marine technologists and gain a true experience of this important engineering discipline.”
Dr. Andrew Cave, Chief Executive of The Smallpeice Trust commented, “Thanks to our sponsor, The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust, we were able to deliver another successful Marine Technology course for the fifth year running. This year forty bright young students learnt about the fascinating subject of Marine Technology including naval architecture, ship design and off-shore construction. Judging by the quality of their projects and presentations, the students excelled in all areas.”
As well as working on the design, build and test elements of the projects, they developed life skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, time management, financial awareness and presentation. The students also attended career presentations from Babcock Marine, Marine Design International and Safety at Sea.
The course culminated with a reception and formal course dinner onboard the GlenLee Tall Ship on the Clyde. This spectacular venue provided a unique setting for the students to present their work to the companies that had supported the course along with specially invited guests.
The Marine Technology course is run by independent charity, The Smallpeice Trust, and is part of an on-going programme of residential courses to help young people aged 13 to 18 learn and develop skills in engineering, design, technology and manufacturing. Through running residential courses and STEM enrichment days, The Trust has reached out to 17,677 students across the UK in the past year.
The new course timetable for 2012 will be launched in the autumn school term. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. To find out more, visit www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk, or telephone The Smallpeice Trust on 01926 333200.
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About The Smallpeice Trust:
The Smallpeice Trust is an independent charitable trust which promotes engineering as a career, primarily through the provision of residential courses for young people aged 13 to 18.
The Smallpeice Trust was founded in 1966 by Dr Cosby Smallpeice, a pioneering engineer and inventor of the Smallpeice Lathe. Following the stock market flotation of his company Martonair, Dr Smallpeice invested his energy and part of his personal fortune to set up the Trust to ensure that British industry could continuously benefit from his proven design and engineering philosophies: “Simplicity in design, economy in production.”
The Trust is now governed by an eminent board of non-executive trustees and members from a diverse range of engineering, industry, educational and professional bodies. In 2009/10, The Smallpeice Trust ran 30 residential courses for 1,700 school-aged students at universities across the country, with girls accounting for 38%. In addition, 15,977 students attended a Smallpeice in-school STEM masterclass. For more information, visit www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk
About The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust:
The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET) is an independent charity that was established in 2004. Its principal purpose is to support advances in transportation, science, engineering and technology education, training and research worldwide for the benefit of all. It also funds work that enhances the safety of life and property at sea, on land and in the air.
Students were given the opportunity to learn about marine engineering through a series of presentations and practical exercises. Working in teams, they were tasked with designing a radio-controlled replica of a large cargo ship to transport goods from Glasgow to Singapore.
An industrial visit to BVT Surface Fleet Ltd was also included in the programme which gave students an insight into engineering on a commercial scale.
Michael Franklin, Director of The LRET commented, “This inspirational Marine Technology course has enabled students to gain a greater knowledge of marine technology and the many dynamic careers to be had within the field. Through a combination of industrial visits and practical hands-on learning, students have been able to work with experienced marine technologists and gain a true experience of this important engineering discipline.”
Dr. Andrew Cave, Chief Executive of The Smallpeice Trust commented, “Thanks to our sponsor, The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust, we were able to deliver another successful Marine Technology course for the fifth year running. This year forty bright young students learnt about the fascinating subject of Marine Technology including naval architecture, ship design and off-shore construction. Judging by the quality of their projects and presentations, the students excelled in all areas.”
As well as working on the design, build and test elements of the projects, they developed life skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, time management, financial awareness and presentation. The students also attended career presentations from Babcock Marine, Marine Design International and Safety at Sea.
The course culminated with a reception and formal course dinner onboard the GlenLee Tall Ship on the Clyde. This spectacular venue provided a unique setting for the students to present their work to the companies that had supported the course along with specially invited guests.
The Marine Technology course is run by independent charity, The Smallpeice Trust, and is part of an on-going programme of residential courses to help young people aged 13 to 18 learn and develop skills in engineering, design, technology and manufacturing. Through running residential courses and STEM enrichment days, The Trust has reached out to 17,677 students across the UK in the past year.
The new course timetable for 2012 will be launched in the autumn school term. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. To find out more, visit www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk, or telephone The Smallpeice Trust on 01926 333200.
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Notes to editors:
Word count: 452
About The Smallpeice Trust:
The Smallpeice Trust is an independent charitable trust which promotes engineering as a career, primarily through the provision of residential courses for young people aged 13 to 18.
The Smallpeice Trust was founded in 1966 by Dr Cosby Smallpeice, a pioneering engineer and inventor of the Smallpeice Lathe. Following the stock market flotation of his company Martonair, Dr Smallpeice invested his energy and part of his personal fortune to set up the Trust to ensure that British industry could continuously benefit from his proven design and engineering philosophies: “Simplicity in design, economy in production.”
The Trust is now governed by an eminent board of non-executive trustees and members from a diverse range of engineering, industry, educational and professional bodies. In 2009/10, The Smallpeice Trust ran 30 residential courses for 1,700 school-aged students at universities across the country, with girls accounting for 38%. In addition, 15,977 students attended a Smallpeice in-school STEM masterclass. For more information, visit www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk
About The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust:
The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust (The LRET) is an independent charity that was established in 2004. Its principal purpose is to support advances in transportation, science, engineering and technology education, training and research worldwide for the benefit of all. It also funds work that enhances the safety of life and property at sea, on land and in the air.
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Gemma Murphy
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Claire Fisher
+44(0)1926 333203
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Gemma Murphy
+44(0)1926 333214
www.smallpeicetrust.org.uk
or contact:
Claire Fisher
+44(0)1926 333203
clairef@smallpeicetrust.org.uk
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