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Seeking volunteers to help with CSES/ARU Christmas Lecture 2024

Your Life is Manufactured! Wednesday 11 December 2024, ARU Chelmsford

We are looking for volunteers who can help with the delivery of the annual CSES/ARU Christmas Lecture at ARU in Chelmsford, this year to be given by Prof Tim Minshall from the University of Cambridge.

The talk will be given to two large groups from multiple schools across Essex, morning and afternoon, each of up to around 400 audience members. Responsibilities would include stewarding the event, helping students find their seats etc, being on-hand to discuss STEM careers with students during the breaks, and of course there is a free CPD opportunity to hear the talk!

Further details about the talk can be found here.

If you would like to be involved or find out more, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Composite image of various events taking place throughout the coming year

Welcome to CSES 2024-2025

We are delighted to announce our new season of events, including the Chelmsford Science Festival, social meet-ups and FREE evening lectures at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford!

We have searched near and far for speakers and once again we have a varied and fascinating mix of topics so there is bound to be something of interest for everyone. We would say, though, don't just come to the talks that appeal to you, often the most interesting topics are those you may think are "not my thing".

So, what's in store?

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