Chemistry without a lab
I was invited to speak at a conference in New Zealand in July this year, and of course I took the opportunity. On the way there, and back, I stopped off in Hong Kong again. The first visit was for some more Kitchen Chemistry, but I also had a chance to meet up with our university partners. Once I arrived […]
» Read moreI worked with the International Office at the University of East Anglia again this year and was asked to visit schools in Bangkok and Hong Kong, which I did at the end of May and beginning of June. I was looked after very well in both places by UEA representatives so I was spared all sorts of otherwise potentially embarrassing situations. It turned out that timings were such in Bangkok that not only did I have time for some sightseeing, but I was also able to fit in some university visits and a presentation at the Sirindhorn Science Home while I was there.
» Read moreThis year Scifrest Africa made sure that it celebrated the International Year of the Periodic Table. Not only did they construct a giant illuminated periodic table, but also there were a number of lectures on the programme about the periodic table. As Curator I was able to have some influence on the programme, but I was involved with workshops, as […]
» Read moreBefore it gets far too late I need to let you all know about my latest trip to South Africa. Once again I was involved in Umjikelezo WeScience in and around Durban, and before that I spent some time at the UniZulu Science Centre in Richards Bay.
» Read moreBack in July I was invited to Burlington House, the home of the Royal Society of Chemistry, where I was presented with an Inspirational Member Award. The award was for “outstanding dedication to inspiring school pupils and the public as The Kitchen Chemist both in the local section and beyond“. The full citation is on the Royal Society of Chemistry […]
» Read moreThe Kitchen Chemist has been to Malaysia! The University of East Anglia and their partners INTO arranged for me to visit schools in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Miri and Kota Kinabalu. Although there was lots of time on the road, or rather, in the air, on this “Roadshow” these was also the chance to sample local cuisine and take a quick […]
» Read moreMore news from the Mozambique tour in March. There is a short (bilingual) report of the presentation at the Aga Khan Academy in Matola. It turns out that this is the only bilingual school offering the IB in Matola. The staff there also sent me some photos that were taken at the time. Addressing the audience, and some elephants toothpaste […]
» Read moreAfter my adventures at Scifest Africa I travelled on to Mozambique to spend some time in schools in the Matola area with the original Kitchen Chemistry show. I also got to have a very relaxing day sightseeing – all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
» Read moreThe Kitchen Chemist was once again busy at Scifest Africa this year. Although the theme was Innovation 4.0 there was little change to the shows and workshops that the Kitchen Chemist was involved in. Nor was there much time to see the delights of the rest of the Festival.
» Read moreMy week has seen two days at Ormiston Denes Academy in Lowestoft, and one in John Whitgift Academy in Grimsby, each with three shows. Next week I’m at Woodbridge School again and then start my travels in South Africa. But by far the most exciting news is that I’ve sold my first “Kitchen Chemistry” merchandise!
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