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The Scientific Heritage of Wales: The Way Forward

Does Wales need a National Science Museum to preserve and celebrate the country's scientific, technological, engineering and mathematical legacy?


Professor John Tucker, Head of Physical Sciences at Swansea University will be presenting at this Conference organised by the National Museum of Wales, Cardiff.

Date:   18th March 2010

Venue:  National Museum of Wales, Cardiff


The Conference will consider the following:

1. The development of the History of Science

2. The contribution of Wales, it’s people and Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales to the development of science and technology

3. How Wales compares with other countries such as Scotland

4. The theory and practice of collecting material relating to the history of science

5. the communication of science and the challenges of making the subject accessible for young people

6. the potential role of new media technology in preserving and representing scientific heritage

For more information on the Conference programme and to access the booking form please click on the following link: 

http://www.amgueddfacymru.ac.uk/media/1/0/3/3/3/Science-Conference-ENGLISH.pdf