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Science Alive is jointly organised by the British Council, the Education Bureau (EDB), the Hong Kong Education City Limited and the Hong Kong Science Museum, sponsored by The Croucher Foundation. The programme is free of charge
Every year, Science Alive invites leading UK academics and communicators in the field of science to present lectures and workshops to students and teachers in Hong Kong. The programme, which receives a huge level of support from schools throughout Hong Kong, delivers lively and interactive events that promote a wider understanding of science.
In this 20th year of Science Alive, we celebrate the International Year of Chemistry. All known matter in our world - whether gas, liquid or solid - is made of chemical elements or of compounds made from those elements. All living processes are controlled by chemical reactions. Basically, our understanding of the world is grounded in our knowledge of chemistry.
British Council Hong Kong will showcase the importance of chemistry through the lectures, activities, workshops, and drama shows offered by distinguished UK academics and science communicators in this year’s programme. Chemistry is not just about memorizing the periodic table but about meeting global challenges such as the world’s need for clean water, sustainable energy and advanced materials. Our programming will showcase how chemistry is a creative science essential for sustainability and the well-being of humankind.
In addition to these activities, we will also be organising 'Family Day' on Sunday 20 November where an interactive chemistry exhibition will help young people carry out some fun and educational chemistry experiments, aided by top UK science communicators in chemistry, as well as enjoy a CSI-inspired science drama by a popular UK science drama group.
Last but not least, returning to critical acclaim is FameLab, a competition to find the best science communicator in Hong Kong.
Come and be amazed by the possibilities as we bring science alive!
For e-services teachers, please register online through the Training Calendar (Course ID: CGCDI020111545) on the Education Bureau website.
Science Alive 2011 programme includes:
Teacher & Student Workshops
School Tour Shows
Science Walkabout Shows
Science Interactive Lectures
Science Drama Shows
Interactive Chemistry Exhibition
Debates
FameLab – Science Communication Competition
Download Science Alive 2011 programme brochure 
We hope that these activities will bring you fresh ideas and inspiration about different aspects of science while demonstrating that learning and teaching such subjects can be creative and fun!
The programme is free of charge.
For details and enquiries, please contact science.alive@britishcouncil.org.hk or call 2913 5100.
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