Chemistry Outreach in the Eastern Cape: A Science & Communication Initiative between Rhodes University and Bristol University, UK. S.R. Abel, S.N. Sunassee, Meyer, M. Tukulula, J.D. Sewry*j.sewry@ru.ac.za

BackgroundMathematics and science teacher shortageSchools under resourced or teachers cannot use resources 2008 matric results: Physical Science only 15% achieved a pass above 50%.

Rhodes University InitiativesKhanya Maths & Science ClubChemsoc OutreachChemistry Teacher TrainingCollaboration between RU Chemistry Dept, DoE & RU Education Dept Scifest Africa

Bristol University InitiativesBristol ChemLabSOutreachSchoolsPrimarySecondaryTeachersWider CommunitySummer SchoolA Pollutants TalePractical Chemistry Workshops

Common GoalsImproving Standards of Science Education in SchoolsEmpowering science teachersMaking Science accessible, relevant and funImproving Practical WorkEncouraging young people to see science as a career option

Fact-finding Visit to Bristol School of Chemistry

Fact-finding Visit to Bristol School of Chemistry

Junior School Chemistry Workshops RU Chem Dept

High School Chemistry Lecture Demonstrations Grahamstown Schools

Where to from here?Ongoing Collaboration with Bristol School of Chemistry ChemlabSTaking Chemistry demonstrations and lecture demonstrations further afieldTraining Teachers Encouraging outreach as an aid to learning amongst Rhodes Chemistry Undergraduates (Service Learning)Using young scientists to communicate the relevance and importance of science to the wider community

AcknowledgementsRhodes University Staff and Students: Bristol University School of ChemistryDr Linda Sellou and Dr Preeti KaurProf Mike Davies-ColemanRhodes PostgraduatesAfrox and Sasol

Photographs S. Sunnassee, J. Sewry, A. Meyer, S. Abel and Bristol ChemLabS website