SAW for adults
We've received lots of feedback saying more adults would like to take part in SAW projects to develop their own creativity across science and the arts. Some examples of recent adult projects are below.
Please get in touch if you would like to attend a similar event in future.
If you are a teacher, please visit the Teachers page for details of SAW training events specifically for you.
The SAW Challenge
This initiative aims to help break down barriers between disciplines at postgraduate level. As a partner in the Beacons for Public Engagement Programme awarded to the University of East Anglia, SAW set up the event to engage postgraduate students from different disciplines and promote cross-fertilisation. Students from the faculties of Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Social Sciences took part in a one day workshop where they explored the theme of chaos and order. See photos, poems and artwork from the SAW Challenge day.
The Forum Millennium Library, Norwich, Norfolk - March 2007
Using breathtaking images from Norwich’s Earth from the Air exhibition, a large-scale photographic portrait of our planet by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, two free workshops run jointly by the SAW Trust and The Forum Trust encouraged participants to explore environmental issues in their writing.
National Science Learning Centre, York, March 2007
SAW founder Anne Osbourn ran a workshop for teachers, educational advisers and scientists at the National Science Learning Centre in York. The primary aims of the course were to:
- develop confidence to inspire children about science,
- explore new and innovative ways to develop children’s enquiry skills,
- consider creative approaches to science, including cross-curricular links, and
- share best practise.
Participants commented: "We got access to fantastic photos and how to use them", "Very good examples of how to link science to art and literacy" and "Very easy to follow up".
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