STFC Science in Society team

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We regret we are unable to provide answers to specific questions about physics or the LHC project, but recommend you visit the following sites for more information and resources:

• CERN website (link opens in a new window)
• STFC website (link opens in a new window)

This site is sponsored by:

The Science in Society Programme
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN2 1SZ
Tel: +44 (0)1793 442 000

The Science and Technology Facilities Council operates world-class, large-scale research facilities; supports scientists and engineers world-wide; funds researchers in universities and provides strategic scientific advice to government.

The Council's Science in Society unit offers a wide range of support for teachers, scientists and communicators to facilitate greater engagement with STFC science which includes astronomy, space science, particle physics and nuclear physics:

For schools

• Free Publications and resource guides (link opens in a new window) suitable for teaching ages 10-18. 
• Funding (link opens in a new window) schemes for projects in public engagement.
• A Moon rock and meteorite loan scheme (link opens in a new window).
• Public and School events at STFC's establishments in Swindon, Oxfordshire, Cheshire (link opens in a new window) and Edinburgh (link opens in a new window) plus a guide on visiting CERN (PDF - link opens in a new window)in Geneva.
• Researchers in Residence (link opens in a new window). Teachers are placed in partnership with young scientists who have been trained to support the teacher, act as role models and introduce their research.

• Communication and media training courses (link opens in a new window); funding schemes (link opens in a new window)and Fellowships (link opens in a new window) for public engagement.