The Poetry Library is running free workshops for Science and English teachers to explore the connections between science and poetry. Teachers will be able to build activities to inspire learning in their own students and the sessions will be led by acclaimed writer and scientist Mario Petrucci. This event will be part of Southbank Centre’s Festival of Science and Arts celebrating 350 years of the Royal Society.
Speaking at a “Poetry and Science” event, Mario Petrucci talked about the connections between the two areas saying: “Science is as much to do with understanding ourselves as literature is and vice versa. I suppose what they have to offer each other … is the attention they both give to what is already known and the desire to search beyond that to what isn’t known. I think poetry and science share that.” With 12 books of poetry published and a PhD in Optoelectronics, Mario Petrucci’s unique perspective will help participants develop creativity between these two areas, providing tools and activities to take back to the classroom.
Places are limited but the project is free and participants will have their work showcased in a high profile event at the Royal Festival Hall. All teachers of English and Science are invited to join in the sessions at the Poetry Library, Southbank Centre on the following dates:
10 May at 5pm
20 May at 5pm
7 June at 5pm
14 June at 5pm
21 June at 5pm
If you wish to attend some or all of these sessions then please contact Miriam Valencia asap on miriam.valencia@southbankcentre.co.uk or +44 (0)20 7921 0943.
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I’m not a teacher but this is brilliant! I’m a poet with a science degree, taught sciences with VSO and now work as communications manager with a science based charity. I’m all for making more links between science and poetry!
You’re more than welcome to join the sessions – please contact Miriam on the number above if you’d like to take part!