This page contains background regional information and links to organisations providing science and engineering communications support across the East Midlands. It has the following sections:
Background
Only one other region employs more people in unskilled occupations than the East Midlands. It also has a higher proportion of people in semi-skilled and manual work occupations than the UK as a whole. Conversely, there are fewer people employed in professional and managerial occupations. The region relies quite heavily on manufacturing, employing 22% of the workforce compared to 15% across Britain. Financial Services however, are less important regionally than to Britain as a whole, with only 14.2% of the workforce represented as opposed to 19.6%.
Centres of population in the region are as follows:
Derby 221,716
Derbyshire 741,500
Leicester 280,000
Leicestershire 611,200
Lincolnshire 634,300
Northamptonshire 600,000
Nottingham 266,995
Nottinghamshire 750,000
Rutland 37,000
Region 4,142,711
Government Office for the East Midlands
The Government Office for the East Midlands (GOEM) represents the interests of government at a regional level. GOEM work together with partners, to further the Government's enterprise, education and skills agenda and integrate them with other action to achieve a competitive economy and inclusive society.
Website: www.goem.gov.uk
MPs
You can identify East Midlands Members of Parliament by clicking here.
MEPs
Members of the European Parliament for the East Midlands can be found at this link.
East Midlands Development Agency (emda) is one of nine Regional Development Agencies in England set up in 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development. In 1999 emda set itself the target to be a top 20 region in Europe by 2010.
East Midlands Development Agency.
www.emda.org.uk
East Midlands Development Agency
Apex Court Citylink
Nottingham NG2 4LA
Tele: 0115 988 8300
Fax: 0115 853 3666
info@emd.org.uk
Key Clusters
emda want the East Midlands to be known across Europe for its extraordinary spirit of innovation, embodied by high achieving entrepreneurs and world-class businesses… So, emda has identified the region’s keys clusters – engineering, healthcare, food, creative industries and clothing and textiles.
Food Mall
Plans to build an £8 million specialist food mall in the East Midlands have moved a step forward with the launch of a search for the ideal site.
Dr Chris Brock, emda food and drink cluster manager, said: “We produce a wide variety of delicious food in the East Midlands. We want to provide a showcase for products with provenance that will appeal to shoppers and stimulate food producers to satisfy customers who are not entirely happy with the offering from existing retailers. This will be a permanent ‘food and drink festival’.”
Dr Brock continued: “The project delivers part of the Strategy for Sustainable Farming and Food, the Government’s plan to promote sustainable farming, and to reconnect food producers with consumers, recommended by the Curry report. It helps deal with the problems that producers face, which the market has failed to solve.”
Members of the lead project team for the Regional Food Mall are Chris Brock, food and drink cluster manager at emda, Nick Cheffins, of Peakhill Associates, Welton, near Lincoln, and Robert Danks, of Food Chain Solutions, Herefordshire.
Healthcare
emda has brought together the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University to work towards the establishment of a Bio-Medical Innovation Centre, Bio-City, in Nottingham. It will provide facilities for new and growing businesses and will be a unique resource for the region.
Creative Industries
emda is supporting EM-Media, a new regional agency set up by the Film Council to fund and encourage start-up media companies and work in partnership to launch the Bollywood film initiative.
Get into learning
Hands Up getting into learning campaign run by emda got 30,000 people involved in 2001.
www.geton.org.uk
Experience Works
Skills for over 45s, based in Nottingham and Loughborough
EMIT
East Midlands Innovation Technology Partnership, delivering regional IT broadband infrastructure to schools, colleges and businesses.
Business Champions
Launched Business Champions Initiative in autumn 2000. Business Champions are an elite task-force working alongside emda to energise the region. Acting as a conduit for the voice of business, they’re also energetic ambassadors for the East Midlands. They’re committed to act as mentors to new enterprises and provide commercial expertise to the community – including the voluntary and educational sectors –supporting projects and initiatives where the commercial perspective is needed.
info@businesschampions.org.uk
www.businesschampions.org.uk
General information about the East Midlands:
www.eastmidlandsobservatory.org.uk
The Assembly is responsible for scrutinisng the development and delivery, by the region's economic development agency (emda) of a successful economic strategy for the East Midlands.
Website: www.emra.gov.uk
The LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. It wants to improve the skills of England's young people and adults to make sure England has a workforce that is of world-class standards. They are responsible for planning and funding vocational education and training.
Derbyshire
Tele: 0845 0194183
Email: lscderbyshireinfo@lsc.gov.uk
Leicestershire
Lincolnshire
Northamptonshire
Nottinghamshire
Tele: 0845 019 4187 or 0115 872 0000
Email: nottsinfo@lsc.gov.uk
SETNET is funded by government, charities and industry who collaborate on resources, schemes and initiatives concerned with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - (STEM). Its aim is to ensure that there are well motivated, high quality students who have an interest in and an understanding of engineering related subjects by focussing on science, mathematics and technology as key curriculum subjects
www.setnet.org.uk
SETNET Regional Manager
Cathy Brown
cathy.brown@setnet.org.uk
Debbie Rogers
Curzon House, 8 Curzon Street, Derby DE3 5GX
Tele: 01332 331497
Mobile: 07810 784223
Fax: 01332 332505
Email: Debbie.Rogers@debp.co.uk
Peter Burnett
SETPOINT Nottinghamshire
Mansfield Business Centre
Ashfield Avenue
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG28 2AE
Tele: 01623 404345
Fax: 01623 404275
Mob: 07958 008 015
Email:p.burnett@setpoint-nottinghamshire.co.uk
Web: www.setpoint-nottinghamshire.co.uk
In Lincolnshire the SetNet is managed by the Lincolnshire & Rutland Education Business Partnership (EBP), see www.eblo.org.uk
Stella Morgan
Welton House, Limekiln Way, Greetwell Road
Lincoln LN2 4WH
Tele: 01522 574302 / 574100
Fax: 01522 574005
Mobile: 07748-936717
Eail: stella.morgan@eblo.org.uk
Elie Hart
Leicestershire Education Business Company, Bos House, Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester LE19 1WZ
Tele: 0116 240 7000
Email: eleanor.hart@leics-ebc.org.uk
Julie Messenger
JMessenger@northamptonshire.gov.uk
Regional Technology Centre, Spencer Centre,
Lewis Road, Northampton, NN5 7BJ
Tele: 01604 750333
Fax: 01604 758075
Website: atschool.eduweb.co.uk/rtcnias
East Midlands Engineering and Science Professionals used to be called EMPEI.
It is the united voice of the engineering profession in the East Midlands. It works through partnerships:
to promote engineering and raise its profile,
to make people more aware of and appreciative of engineering’s contribution to the economic prosperity and quality of life of our region,
to show that engineering is an exciting, rewarding and fun career for young men and women who seek opportunities at the highest levels anywhere in the world.
Old web site: http://www.empei.org.uk/
The organisation runs an annual prestige lecture and Masters Prizes.
Contact:
Roy Briggs
EMESP
Hallows Reach
29 Wood Lane
Gedling
Nottingham NG4 4AD
The Science Learning Centre East Midlands provides relevant, innovative CPD for all those involved in science education across the East Midlands region via courses for teachers from early years to FE.
Dr Tina Jarvis
Director
East Midlands SLC
University of Leicester
School of Education
21 University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RF
Tele: 0116 252 3771
Fax: 0116 252 5772
Email: emslc@le.ac.uk
www.le.ac.uk/slcem/home.html
EIForum (Environmental Industries Forum, East Midlands) is the lead delivery partner for the region’s Environmental Technology Cluster. Its purpose is to represent, promote and support companies in the East Midlands Environmental Goods and Services sector.
www.eiforum.org.uk
info@eiforum.org.uk
EIForum Co-ordinator
The Nottingham Trent University
Trent House
Burton Street
Nottingham
NG1 4BU
Tele: 0115 848 4844
Fax: 0115 848 4399
bioKneX is the East Midlands BioScience Knowledge Exchange. A new initiative formed through collaboration between Nottingham Trent University, University of Nottingham, University of Leicester and BioCity Nottingham, with funding from the three Universities and the East Midlands Development Agency.
bioKneX promotes the exceptional research base within the East Midlands. It works with Universities, Industry and Education to enhance collaborative and partnering potential, provide knowledge exchange opportunities and publicise East Midlands Bioscience excellence on a regional, national and international basis.
To visit bioKneX, go to www.bioknex.org.
Beverley Fearnley
Academic Liaison Manager
BioKneX
BioCity Nottingham
Pennyfoot Street
Nottingham
NG1 1GF
Tele:0115 9124473
email: beverley.fearnley@bioknex.org
EMFEC delivers a wide range of support services to providers of education and training for the post 14 sector
Robins Wood House
Robins Wood Road
Aspley
Nottingham NG8 3NH
www.emfec.co.uk
Tele: +44[0]115 8541616
Fax:+44[0]115 8541617
General Enquiries:
enquiries@emfec.co.uk
Conference Facilities
paulineg@emfec.co.uk
LNTO Regional Officer
We list the main science centres below. For more information on East Midlands museums visit Emms. For science centres elsewhere visit ecsite-uk.
Conkers
A 120-acre attraction in The National Forest. Indoor exhibits and outdoor experiences, assault course and playpark, Artscape sculpture trail, water play area and Forest Garden. Woodland and wetland walks, tree canopy walkway and bird hide.
Themes: National Forest and British wildlife.
National Forest Millennium Discovery Centre, Millennium Avenue, Rawdon Road, Moira, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 6GA Tele: 01283 216633
Fax: 01283 210321
E-mail: info@visitconkers.com
Web: www.visitconkers.com
Cresswell Crags Museum and Education Centre
Creswell Crags, a gorge formed by ancient stream channels cutting through the limestone, is one of the most significant Old Stone Age archaeological sites in Britain. A visit to the museum offers the opportunity to learn more about our ancient ancestors from the last Ice Age. Collections include stone & bone tools from the Old Stone Age (12000-50000 years ago) and a large collection of animal bones. Visitors can walk the site, and enjoy interactive displays and audio visual presentations in the museum. Regular tours of the site & Robin Hood Cave (taking one hour), events and activities throughout the year. Advisable to book before visit. Phone or check website for full details.
Well-surfaced paths around gorge lake; steps up to larger caves. Chesterfield shop mobility electric scooter available to book (free). All museum areas and toilets accessible to wheelchair users.
Crags Road, Nr. Worksop, S80 3LH.
Tele: 01909 720378.
Website: http://www.creswell-crags.org.uk
TRiBE is a club for 5-14 year olds. For more information phone the museum, or email tribe@creswell-crags.org.uk
The Deep
Taking the theme of the world's oceans, The Deep tells the story of the oceans from the beginning of time to present day and into the future.
The Deep, Hull, HU1 4DP MAP
Tele: 01482 381 000
Fax: 01482 381 010
Email: info@thedeep.co.uk
Web: www.thedeep.co.uk
Green's Mill
Green's Mill in Sneinton, Nottingham, was restored to full working order in 1985. In the mill yard is the George Green Science Centre: it incorporates a `hands-on' collection of exhibits featuring the properties of electricity, magnetism and light, a video presentation and display illustrating Green's life, mills and milling; it also has a seminar room.
The Mill was restored, on the initiative of the George Green Memorial Fund, as a memorial to Green by the City of Nottingham and is now one of its most successful museums. It is a fully working mill, grinding yearly some 20 tonnes of grain, and stone ground flour is on sale at the Mill. The miller is available for demonstrations and regularly takes parties through the mill. It is popular with schools, the general public and tourists; there are, on average, some 40,000 visitors a year. The Mill is a centre for craft workshops and displays and there are frequent bakery demonstrations.
Website: Click Here
Humber Estuary Discovery Centre
Natural History Museum, Nottingham
Elizabethan house built 1580-88 by Sir Francis Willoughby, now houses Natural History Museum (botany, zoology & geology). Gardens, deer park, lake, Camellia House & Sensory Garden.
Limited access to hall for wheelchair users. Accessible toilet.
Wollaton Park, NG8 2AE.
Tele: (0115) 915 3900.
Website: http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
National Space Centre
The National Space Centre is dedicated to space science and astronomy. Includes Space Theatre and a Challenger Learning Centre.
National Space Centre, Exploration Drive, Leicester, LE4 5NS. MAP
Tele: 0116 261 0261
Fax: 0116 258 2100
Email: info@spacecentre.co.uk
Web: www.spacecentre.co.uk
National Stone Centre
Tells the Story of Stone - history, science, technology, art, environment - in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales. Admission to our fifty acre site, revealing a tropical seascape 330 million years old, is free. Activities include gem panning and fossil rubbing and, by appointment, guided trails, fossil casting, quarry visits, rocks, minerals and soils and dry stone walling courses. See the Story of Stone exhibition detailing the history of stone from the Earths' origin to the present day.
National Stone Centre, Porter Lane, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS MAP
Tele: 01629 824833 Fax: 01629 824833
Email: nsc@nationalstonecentre.org.uk
Web: www.nationalstonecentre.org.uk
Nottingham Transport and Heritage Centre
8-mile steam train ride, bus museum, model railways, miniature railway. Children's play area & country park walks. Good access to site. Ramp for train access. Accessible toilet. Designated parking for Orange Badge holders.
Mere Way, Nottingham NG11 6NX.
Tel: 0115 940 5705.
Website: http://www.nthc.co.uk
Papplewick Pumping Station
Steam pumping station powered by James Watts beam engines built in 1884, 7 miles N of Nottingham. One of the finest working period waterworks in Europe, with wonderful Victorian architecture and landscaped grounds.
Good access for wheelchair users. Accessible toilets. Designated parking for Orange Badge holders.
Audio guide available.
Off Longdale Road, NG15 9AJ.
Tele: 0115 963 2938.
Website: Click Here
Snibston Discovery Park
Snibston is Leicestershire's all-weather science and industry museum, where visitors can get their hands on over 90 interactives indoors and outdoors, try launching a digital rocket or firing a Tudor cannon, get wet and have fun in wild water.
Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN.
Tele: 01530 278 444
Fax: 01530 813 301
Email: snibston@leics.gov.uk
Web: www.leics.gov.uk/museums/snibston
Upton Hall Museum of Time
Late Georgian manor house and gardens, home to the British Horological Institute's fascinating collection watches and clocks. Over 5000 items displayed, including the original speaking clock. Limited access for wheelchair users.
Upton, Newark, NG23 5TE.
Tele: 01636 813795.
Website: http://www.thi.co.uk/
Woolsthorpe Manor
Small 17th-century manor house, birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac Newton Exhibition explores Newton's childhood at the manor Interactive Science Discovery Centre. Garden contains descendant of the apple tree that reputedly inspired Newton to discover gravity.
23 Newton Way, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, near Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5NR
Tele: 01476 860338
Learning: 01476 862823
Fax: 01476 862826
Email: woolsthorpemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website: Click Here
Whisby Natural World Centre and Nature Park
The Natural World Centre is a state of the art visitor centre designed to high standards of energy conservation at Whisby Nature Park.
Thorpe-on-the-Hill
Lincoln
Tele: 01522-688868
Web Site: Click Here