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The wonders of science
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School is a great time for any child to discover the things that interest them, explore new ideas, or simply enjoy the fun side of learning. It is with this in mind that secondary schools across the UAE are signing up in their droves to The Big Science Challenge, a competition which invites students aged 11 - 16 in both the Middle East and UK to research and design an original, innovative solution to a problem concerning water, either locally, nationally or globally.
Not only does the competition provide students with a fun way of becoming more involved in how science works, the message behind it is has important implications on our planet’s future. Patrick Brazier, Middle East and North Africa regional director of The British Council said "Water is the focus of the initiative as it is a critical resource for everyone around the world and today’s young people - the scientists of the future - have a big role to play in its preservation. The Big Science Challenge will bring young people from the Middle East and the UK together to address real challenges facing our global society and develop the skills they need for work in a global economy." The Ministry of Education in the UAE has also expressed its strong support for the initiative, with over 3000 schools in total being invited to participate across the Middle East and UK.
The competition is being held in conjunction with Rolls-Royce, longstanding giants in the engineering world, with the winning school being invited to London for a week-long programme of cultural exchange and educational activities. Definitely an incentive for budding science whizzes in Dubai to get their team entered and their thinking caps on. While in London, the winning students will also get a unique insight into real-life research and engineering processes during a visit to one of the biggest Rolls-Royce centres in the UK. Students from one winning school in the UK will also win a five-day visit to Dubai to experience life in one of the most dynamic and iconic Middle Eastern cities.
It is hoped that by focusing on one of the world's biggest issues, water, young people who take part in the competition will be given a real-life insight into what scientists are working on and the challenges they are faced with when trying to find solutions to major problems. The Big Science Challenge therefore not only gives students a chance to take part in a fun competition which could see them winning a trip across the globe, but will be offered a taste of what a career in a science field could be like. Who knows, perhaps the winning team may even produce a solution that could go global and impact the world around us?
The Big Science Challenge is running until February 3 2012. To find out more or enter the competition, visit schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/the-big-science-challenge
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