European Physical Society Award – July 2019
We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the Euorpean Physical Society Outreach Award in July 2019.
We’re really proud that the hard work of the team has been recognised and really excited that we’ve opened the door for other people to make their projects accessible to all learners.
We had a great time in Ghent at the awards ceremony and would like to thank everyone who has played a part in helping us to win such a prestigious award.
(Photo: From left to right – Chris, Rob and Robyn with their award certificate standing in front of CLARA a particle accelerator.)
Cheltenham Science Festival – June 2019
We were delighted to be a part of Cheltenham Science Festival.
We held two workshops that were open for anyone to attend. We had a wonderful mix of people of different ages and backgrounds who all shared an interest in discovering more about science.
Our youngest visitor (Shown in the photo) was 2 years old, he loved exploring the tactile objects and listening to the binaural sounds and his dog teddy seemed quite impressed too.
(Photo: A little boy wearing big headphones smiling, in front of him is a stuffed dog teddy also wearing big headphones)
New College Worcester – June 2019
We visited New College Worcester in June to give their students the opportunity to learn all about particle accelerator physics.
The students were amazing. They asked really probing questions and were really enthusiastic about what they were learning.
We really enjoyed our visit and we’re glad the school did too.
(Photo: Two of the students who visited Tactile Collider exploring CASSIE the model particle accelerator)
Downloadable teacher packs now available (posted 23/10/18)
Our download teacher packs, containing all of our materials, lesson plans and student worksheets, are now available!
Register and download!
If you use them please tweet and tell us. We’d love to know!
ASDC Conference – October 2018
Rob, Chris and Robyn visited the UK Association of Science and Discovery Centres conference at Science and Industry Museum Manchester.
We were excited because it was the first outing for CASSIE, our tactile particle accelerator, since her upgrade.
We talked to delegates about Tactile Collider and about they can make exhibits accessible to people with a visual impairment.
We made lots of new contacts and are hoping to visit some of them around the country in 2019. Watch this space!
(Photo: Rob, Robyn and Chris standing next to CASSIE the model particle accelerator)
WOMAD Festival – July 2018
We were invited to deliver Tactile Collider in the Physics Pavillion at WOMAD Festival on 27th and 28th July.
We had lots of visitors to our sessions who enjoyed learning about particle accelerators and exploring our models, some chose to wear blindfolds to change their way of learning new things.
We had an amazing time with great food and even a bit of dancing into the night!
(Photo: Children exploring the Particle Station. Some are wearing blindfolds)
Blue Dot Festival – July 2018
The Tactile Collider team visited Blue Dot Festival from 20th – 22nd July at Jodrell Bank Observatory.
We had an amazing time, we saw almost 3000 people over the weekend and got to listen to some great music, and make new friends.
We especially loved the art installations such as this huge illuminated Earth which was suspended in the trees.
(Photo: A large illuminated scale model of Earth)
Bolton FM Interview – June 2018
On 16th June Rob, Chris and Robyn visited Bolton FM to talk about Tactile Collider which will be visiting Bolton on 27th June.
We had a great time spreading the word about our student, teacher and public events.
You can listen below and let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]
http://www.boltonfm.com
Scotland Tactile Collider Tour – June 2018
Tactile Collider visited the Scottish Sensory Centre in Edinburgh and Uddingston Grammar School in Glasgow on 12th and 13th June. We introduced 38 students, 29 adults and 2 guide dogs to accessible physics.
We’ve brought drama into our programme and our students in Glasgow made a fantastic particle accelerator. We had lots of fun and there was lots of fantastic learning happening.
(Photo: Students holding hands around CASSIE, our model particle accelerator. We acted out the path of a proton and a collision)
Making A Difference Awards – May 2018
Tactile Collider was 2018 winner of The University of Manchester People’s Vote for the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s Better World Showcase and was Highly Commended in the Making a Difference Awards for Social Responsibility 2018 for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
(Photo: L-R shows Dr Rob Appleby, Robyn Watson and Dr Chris Edmonds)
Bradford Tactile Collider Day – April 2018
One of the key aims of Tactile Collider is to inspire our visiting students to see physics as a viable career option. One way we are achieving this is to give students access to scientists who are currently working in physics reasearch. When Tactile Collider visited Tong Leadership Academy in Bradford in April 2018 we met Maryam and Haleemah who both enjoy science at school and said that they felt more confident that they could study science to a higher level after taking part in Tactile Collider.
Audioboom: RNIB Conversations – March 2018
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Chris and Marieke to find out more about Tactile Collider and how the science was made accessible to people with a visual impairment.
To listen to the podcast click here
Symmetry Magazine – March 2018
Symmetry Magazine ran an article on Tactile Collider in March 2018. Complete with amazing illustrations showing some of our tactile objects.
“I’ve liked science for a long time because there’s so much to do,” Sean-Paul says. “With Tactile Collider, more people get to see what it’s like. Other people can know what it’s like. It’s not just for visually impaired people.”
To read the article click here
Photo Credit: Symmetry Magazine
Bolton Tactile Collider Day – March 2018
On 10th January 2018 Eden Boys school in Bolton hosted the first Tactile Collider event. We were joined by 30 students with visual impairments from Bolton, Lancashire, Wigan and Oldham. Students were able to learn about particles, magnets and the Large Hadron Collider through touch and soundscapes.
Photo: Sam inspecting a tactile quadrupole magnet.
Photo Credit: The Bolton News
ASDC Conference – October 2018
Downloadable teacher packs now available (posted 23/10/18)
Our download teacher packs, containing all of our materials, lesson plans and student worksheets, are now available!
Register and download!
If you use them please tweet and tell us. We’d love to know!
ASDC Conference – October 2018
Rob, Chris and Robyn visited the UK Association of Science and Discovery Centres conference at Science and Industry Museum Manchester.
We were excited because it was the first outing for CASSIE, our tactile particle accelerator, since her upgrade.
We talked to delegates about Tactile Collider and about they can make exhibits accessible to people with a visual impairment.
We made lots of new contacts and are hoping to visit some of them around the country in 2019. Watch this space!
(Photo: Rob, Robyn and Chris standing next to CASSIE the model particle accelerator)
WOMAD Festival – July 2018
We were invited to deliver Tactile Collider in the Physics Pavillion at WOMAD Festival on 27th and 28th July.
We had lots of visitors to our sessions who enjoyed learning about particle accelerators and exploring our models, some chose to wear blindfolds to change their way of learning new things.
We had an amazing time with great food and even a bit of dancing into the night!
(Photo: Children exploring the Particle Station. Some are wearing blindfolds)
Blue Dot Festival – July 2018
The Tactile Collider team visited Blue Dot Festival from 20th – 22nd July at Jodrell Bank Observatory.
We had an amazing time, we saw almost 3000 people over the weekend and got to listen to some great music, and make new friends.
We especially loved the art installations such as this huge illuminated Earth which was suspended in the trees.
(Photo: A large illuminated scale model of Earth)
Bolton FM Interview – June 2018
On 16th June Rob, Chris and Robyn visited Bolton FM to talk about Tactile Collider which will be visiting Bolton on 27th June.
We had a great time spreading the word about our student, teacher and public events.
You can listen below and let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]
http://www.boltonfm.com
Scotland Tactile Collider Tour – June 2018
Tactile Collider visited the Scottish Sensory Centre in Edinburgh and Uddingston Grammar School in Glasgow on 12th and 13th June. We introduced 38 students, 29 adults and 2 guide dogs to accessible physics.
We’ve brought drama into our programme and our students in Glasgow made a fantastic particle accelerator. We had lots of fun and there was lots of fantastic learning happening.
(Photo: Students holding hands around CASSIE, our model particle accelerator. We acted out the path of a proton and a collision)
Making A Difference Awards – May 2018
Tactile Collider was 2018 winner of The University of Manchester People’s Vote for the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s Better World Showcase and was Highly Commended in the Making a Difference Awards for Social Responsibility 2018 for Outstanding Contribution to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
(Photo: L-R shows Dr Rob Appleby, Robyn Watson and Dr Chris Edmonds)
Bradford Tactile Collider Day – April 2018
One of the key aims of Tactile Collider is to inspire our visiting students to see physics as a viable career option. One way we are achieving this is to give students access to scientists who are currently working in physics reasearch. When Tactile Collider visited Tong Leadership Academy in Bradford in April 2018 we met Maryam and Haleemah who both enjoy science at school and said that they felt more confident that they could study science to a higher level after taking part in Tactile Collider.
Audioboom: RNIB Conversations – March 2018
RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Chris and Marieke to find out more about Tactile Collider and how the science was made accessible to people with a visual impairment.
To listen to the podcast click here
Symmetry Magazine – March 2018
Symmetry Magazine ran an article on Tactile Collider in March 2018. Complete with amazing illustrations showing some of our tactile objects.
“I’ve liked science for a long time because there’s so much to do,” Sean-Paul says. “With Tactile Collider, more people get to see what it’s like. Other people can know what it’s like. It’s not just for visually impaired people.”
To read the article click here
Photo Credit: Symmetry Magazine
Bolton Tactile Collider Day – March 2018
On 10th January 2018 Eden Boys school in Bolton hosted the first Tactile Collider event. We were joined by 30 students with visual impairments from Bolton, Lancashire, Wigan and Oldham. Students were able to learn about particles, magnets and the Large Hadron Collider through touch and soundscapes.
Photo: Sam inspecting a tactile quadrupole magnet.
Photo Credit: The Bolton News