Science Revision Weekend
Sponsored by the Chemistry and Physics Societies of the Open University
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Following 2007's successful event, the 2008 Science Revision Weekend will again be held at the Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre, Stone, Staffordshire. The Science Revision Weekend will cover Open University chemistry, physics, biology and geoscience 'S' courses, subject to sufficient student numbers.

Date 26 - 28 September 2008
Venue Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre, Stone, Staffordshire

Yarnfield Park Accommodation

Course Programme The programme will comprise a combination of seminars, tutorials, workshops and problem-solving sessions for the following courses (all subject to numbers and availability of tutors).

Level 2: S204, S205, S207, S216, S279, S282, S283

Level 3: S320, SD329, S330, S339, S342, S344, SMT359, S366, S377, S381.

We would like to appeal for students to suggest additional courses to run other than those listed above, and to recommend suitable tutors.

Accommodation There are 4 accommodation blocks, all non-smoking. All bedrooms are ensuite, have a double bed and TV, and can be let on either a single or double occupancy basis.
Welcome Session and Guest Lecture
 There will be a Welcome session on Friday evening at which senior members of the OU Chemistry and Physics Departments will welcome delegates and provide updates on new courses etc. On Saturday evening there will be a guest lecture by Dr John Wright:

"Cadmium, Lead and Mercury - Lessons from the past?"

Abstract:
This lecture will give a fractional view of the effects on the environment of the heavy metals Cadmium, Lead and Mercury, and in particular their effects on humans. What lessons can be learned?

Also to be examined: The role of Integrated Waste Management in the prevention of pollution and the enhancement of environmental sustainability.

Individual OUCS or FUSION members will be able to attend these events if they wish, even if they are not attending the Revision Weekend itself.

Facilities Internet café and leisure centre (including fully-equipped gym, sauna, solarium and snooker room).
Costs Single occupancy - £235 per person.

For details of alternative packages (double occupancy/2 students, double occupancy/student + partner, non-residential) or for additional night stays, contact Lorraine at the address below, or on lorraine.durcan@btopenworld.com.

Residential costs include all meals and use of sports facilities (see above). For students, costs also include tuition.

There is a £5 reduction if you are a member of OUCS or/and FUSION, but only if booked on a single occupancy basis. (Join OUCS, Join Fusion).

Booking a Place To apply, please complete a Booking Form and send a (non-returnable) deposit of £35 (or the full amount if you prefer; if paying a deposit only, the balance should be paid no later than 31st August 2008). Please make cheques payable to the Open University Chemistry Society. All further correspondence will then be by email unless you specifically request postal mailings, in which case you must include TWO stamped, addressed A5 envelopes with your initial application.

If no acknowledgement has been received within 10 days, or for any other information, please email info@sciencerevision.org.uk or call Lorraine on 02380 253656.

To take advantage of the Early Bird booking rate of £235, bookings must be received by 31st August. After this date, the rate may be subject to change.

Note Each person attending the Science Revision Weekend does so on the understanding that he/she attends at his/her own risk. The Open University Chemistry and Physics Societies have Public Liability insurance for the meeting but Personal Liability and Personal Accident cover remain the responsibility of the participant. Delegates should take out appropriate travel insurance if necessary.

Every effort will be made to provide tutorial provision for the courses listed. However, inclusion of any course is subject to sufficient student numbers and to the availability of a tutor or tutors. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for the non-arrival of a tutor for any reason and students should take out any insurance cover they feel necessary to compensate in the event of such an occurrence.

Contact Us For further information or answers to general questions, send an email to info@sciencerevision.org.uk or write to Science Revision Weekend 2008, 10 Charlecote Drive, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, SO53 1SF.

For physics related questions email physics@sciencerevision.org.uk.

For chemistry related questions email chemistry@sciencerevision.org.uk.

OUCS - The Open University Chemistry Society Fusion - The Open University Physics Society