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Askham Bryan College
Askham Bryan College has an excellent reputation for the high quality of the education it provides. It is affiliated to the University of Leeds, with whom it works closely to develop its higher education courses. The college specialises in courses for the land-based industries as well as in associated subjects such as food processing, animal management, business and design. It works closely with employers to ensure courses meet their requirements, providing students with the skills and qualifications they need for a career in their chosen sector.
Café Scientifique (National Organisation)
Café Scientifique is a place where anyone can come and explore the latest ideas in science and technology. Meetings take place in a variety of venues which are always outside a traditional academic context. Café Scientifique is a forum for the discussion and debating of important and interesting scientific issues that is much more accessible than a public lecture. It is committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accountable.
CNAP (Centre for Novel Agricultural Products)
CNAP is part of the Department of Biology at the University of York. It is dedicated to undertake and commercialise world class research directed at the use of plants and microbes as economically viable cell factories for the manufacture of novel industrial products. CNAP has the necessary foundations to realise its vision of being an international centre of excellence in discovering and commercialising genes of high utility from the biosphere.
CSL (Central Science Laboratory)
CSL is an Executive Agency of the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. It specialises, with the vision to be a centre of excellence, in the sciences underpinning agriculture for sustainable crop production, environmental management and conservation and in food safety and quality. Arising from the research CSL carries out is a wide range of analytical, diagnostic and consultancy services designed to support the international land-based and food industries.
Future Prospects
Future Prospects is the employment and learning advice service for York and its surrounding area, offering free information and support on learning and work.
National Science Learning Centre
www.sciencelearningcentres.org.uk
The National Science Learning Centre opened in Autumn 2005. It is housed in a purpose built, high-tech venue at the University of York, and provides professional development for science teachers and technicians across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It also performs a supportive role for the communications and ICT infrastructure for the Science Learning Centres network. The aim of the centre is to upgrade the quality of professional development on offer to teachers, technicians and support staff.
NESTA (The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts)
NESTA is all about innovation and through a range of pioneering programmes, it invests in talented people and ground-breaking ideas. NESTA backs people of exceptional talent and imagination, and offers the support needed to explore new ideas, develop new products and services and experiment with new ways of nurturing creativity in science, technology and the arts. On a wider scale, NESTA works to improve the climate for creativity in this country, acting as a catalyst for change and helping the UK fulfil its potential.
Nestlé
Nestlé has been part of British culture for longer than most UK companies. From its origins in milk and dietetic foods, Nestlé has expanded to produce a complete range of food and drink and is, today, the worlds largest food company. Nestlé has a strong commitment to education, providing support with curriculum based resources and projects for young people. Nestlé is committed to making a positive contribution to the communities within which it operates.
NRM (National Railway Museum)
The National Railway Museum in York is the largest railway museum in the world. The museum is responsible for the conservation and interpretation of the British national collection of historically significant railway vehicles and other artefacts. The museum contains an unrivalled collection locomotives, rolling stock, railway equipment, documents and records telling the railway story from the Rocket to the Eurostar.
North Yorkshire Together
You will find everything you need to know about North Yorkshire. Whether you already live here, or looking to move here in the future, you'll find this portal full of useful information to benefit you.
NYBEP (Business and Education Partnership for York and North Yorkshire)
NYBEP is the lead body for education business links in the City of York and North Yorkshire. It encourages employers and education to work together for the good of the local economy. NYBEP supports mutually beneficial links between education and business by managing high quality programmes for students in readiness for their working life.
Planet Science
This site aims to support creative and fun approaches to science teaching and learning and to engage more young people in science, encouraging more to consider studying science post-16. It provides resources and information for teachers and demonstrates to children and young people that science is both engaging and interesting for them.
Science Worlds
Scienceworlds.co.uk is the on-line guide to UK science based visitor attractions. Run on a not-for profit basis, the site aims to help family and school visitors identify the right science centre for their day out.
The BA (The British Association for the Advancement of Science)
The BA is the UK’s nationwide, open membership organisation dedicated to connecting science with people, so that science and its applications become accessible to all. The BA aims to promote openness about science in society and to engage and inspire people directly with science and technology and their implications. The BA organises major initiatives across the UK including the annual BA Festival of Science and National Science Week.
The University of York
The University of York is one of Britain’s leading research universities. Founded in 1963, it now has around 10,000 students and over 30 academic departments and research centres. The University concentrates on strong viable departments, the promotion of a positive research environment and academic excellence in all areas.
York Brewery
Established in 1996 within the City Walls, York Brewery is both a tourist attraction and a working brewery, providing customers locally and around the country with the first traditionally brewed ales from within the walls of York for over 40 years.
York College
York College is an education and training provider for the city of York and its surrounding area. It offers a variety of courses in areas such as further education for 16>19 year olds, higher education and professional qualifications, adult education and high quality training programmes for businesses in the public, private and voluntary sectors. York College has the mission to be the leading provider of high quality education and training within York and its surrounding area.
York Museums Trust
The York Museums Trust is responsible for the development and management of three major museums in the city of York. The trust consists of York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum and the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens, all of which have long and distinguished histories. The trust was created to run these public museums with the purpose of delivering a good service to both the citizens of York and visitors to the city.
York St John University
York St John University has a long and proud history as a distinguished education provider. Serving over 5,000 students, the college has an attractive location in the centre of York. The college has five academic schools, specialising in areas including Arts, Professional Health Studies and Sport Science and Psychology. York St John also contains a Business Development Centre, helping academics and business work together and offering conference, training and events facilities in the heart of York.
York Training Centre
York Training Centre is a training provider which is also part of the City of York Council. Based in central York, it offers job seeking programmes together with a wide range of National Vocational Qualifications, Apprenticeships and bespoke training. York Training Centre is working in partnership with a large number of employers. It aims to raise awareness of the importance of skills development and training and to provide quality training to enhance potential in the employment market.