Partners
Lab in a Lorry was co-founded by the Institute of Physics and the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004. The programme was developed to help address concerns about the long-term supply of scientists and engineers in the UK & Ireland, and to increase the public’s support for, and engagement with, science. The Lab in a Lorry programme has benefitted from a variety of partnerships and operates regionally based on the available funding.
To find out more about the partnership opportunities available with Lab in a Lorry and how the programme could benefit your company and fit with your corporate social responsibility strategy look at Become a Partner.
Lab in a Lorry in Scotland is a partnership between the Institute of Physics, OPITO, the Scottish Government, the Rank Prize Funds and the Schlumberger Foundation.
Lab in a Lorry in the North West is a partnership between the Institute of Physics and STFC.
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The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40 000 and is a leading communicator of physics-related science to all audiences, from specialists through to government and the general public. Its publishing company, IOP Publishing, is a world leader in scientific publishing and the electronic dissemination of physics.
OPITO is the oil and gas industry’s focal point for skills, training and workforce development. It is a self-sustaining, employer and trade union led organisation committed to developing and sustaining a safe, skilled and effective workforce now and in the future. This is achieved by working in collaboration with: industry employers, learning & training providers, education & academia and partnership organisations OPITO supports Lab in a Lorry in Scotland. www.opito.com
Scottish Government funding is provided through the Office of the Chief Scientifc Adviser to open up the world of science to our young people, stregthen their experience of science through Curriculum for Excellence and to inspire our next generation of scientists. The Scottish Government
The Science and Technology Facilities Council is keeping the UK at the forefront of international science and tackling some of the most significant challenges facing society such as meeting our future energy needs, monitoring and understanding climate change, and global security. The Council has a broad science portfolio and works with the academic and industrial communities to share its expertise in materials science, space and ground-based astronomy technologies, laser science, microelectronics, wafer scale manufacturing, particle and nuclear physics, alternative energy production, radio communications and radar. www.stfc.ac.uk
STEMNET creates opportunities to inspire young people in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This enables young people to develop their creativity, problem-solving and employability skills, widens their choices and supports the UK’s future competitiveness. STEMNET helps encourage young people to be well informed about STEM, able to engage fully in debate, and make decisions about STEM related issues. Volunteering as a STEM Ambassador is your chance to promote your skills to young learners, actively encourage them to enjoy STEM subjects, and inform them about the unique career opportunities that are available to them. By volunteering as an Ambassador, you could be opening up life-changing opportunities for many young people in your area. STEMNET website
The Schlumberger Foundation pledges support and educational opportunities for young people where Schlumberger employees live and work, particularly in developing nations. The focus is on science and technology education for under served secondary school students and university teachers, and having successfully piloted the initiative in the UK, SF will now be concentrating their resources on Lab in a Lorry’s international programme.
The Rank Prize Funds is a charitable organisation which seeks to recognise excellence in specific fields of research and reward innovators for their dedication and outstanding contribution. The Camera Optics and Medical Physics experiments have been developed with funding from the RPF. Rank Prize Funds website.
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We have established a great network of volunteers with these partnerships and since the Lorries are staffed by volunteers new partnerships will be welcomed. To enquire about partnerships, apply through the contact details page.
To enquire about partnerships, apply through the Become a Partner page.
