20th October 2008

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The University of Ulster in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry, will present an explosive chemistry show aimed at getting children interested in science.

Exploding Vegetables and Other Fuels of the Future is an interactive show open to children of all ages that will take place on the Jordanstown campus.

Event organiser, Dr Tony Byrne, a lecturer in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, and Secretary to RSC’s NI Section Trust, said: “This show will give a new meaning to the terms bio-fuels and clean technology. Sue McGrath, our science magician, will astound the audience with demonstrations of the explosive power of chemistry and the excitement of science.” 

“Children are natural scientists; they are inquisitive and ask really smart questions about the world around them.  It is also important they know that science can provide them with an exciting career.  We need scientists and engineers to solve the big problems like global warming, climate change, energy and water supply.  The theme of this show will be fuels of the future, an issue that will affect us all.  The School of Engineering at Ulster will launch a new course in Clean Technology in 2009 aimed at addressing such global issues.”

Exploding Vegetables and Other Fuels of the Future will take place at 2pm on Saturday 25th October, 9F03, University of Ulster, Jordanstown campus. 

Admission is free but places are limited so contact Dr Tony Byrne at: j.byrne@ulster.ac.uk to reserve a place.

For further information, please contact:

Trina Porter
Telephone: 028 71675511
Email: Trina Porter