Target net zero
Can using heat more efficiently help us reach net zero by 2050? A free workshop to explore how reducing heat loss and recycling waste heat could help build a greener future.
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Overview
Oriel Science, a Science Centre in Swansea city centre, is offering a free workshop linked to a new exhibit showcasing how we can build a greener future.
Through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments, students will explore the emerging technologies that will help us reach the UK government’s 2050 net zero target. Specifically, they will learn how preventing heat loss and recycling heat from industrial processes can provide crucial energy savings.
The workshop is linked to the National Curriculum for Wales, with activities carefully differentiated for years 3 to 13. It is inclusive, engaging, and designed to deliver a high-quality experience that is both educational and inspiring for all.
Details
- School subject
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- Chemistry
- Engineering
- Physics
- Curriculum links
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- Biology: Material cycles and energy
- Physics: Energy
- Engineering
- Sciences - Planet earth: Energy sources and sustainability
- Sciences - Planet earth
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Physics: Energy transfer
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Sciences - Earth and universe: The environment and human influences
- Sciences - Forces and energy
- Technology & design - Manufacturing
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class
The workshop can accommodate between 15 and 36 participants.
- Participation level
- Hands-on, Watching or listening
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
90 mins
- Dates
- 1 November 2026 – 31 December 2027
- Cost
- Free
Each workshop is funded by the Centre's generous sponsors and is free for state schools.
- Location
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Offsite
- Oriel Science, Swansea SA1 1JF
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
- Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
- 7 - Encounters with further and higher education
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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How to book
Book anytime between 10am and 3pm Tuesday to Friday during term time.