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MiSAC has announced a new scheme by which UK schools and colleges can apply for funds from a total grant of £5000 to improve the study of microorganisms in their establishment. The £5000 will be divided into individual sums of £250, with one or two grants of £1000. All bids will be 'open', so that schools can specify items or services that they need. Such bids might include, but are not restricted to, the following:
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Equipment, eg, a replacement/larger pressure vessel & gas ring/hotplate for sterilisation purposes, or other items required for practical microbiological activities. Click here for further information. |
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Enhancing the observation of microorganisms with a superior microscope, upgrading optics with oil-immersion objective lenses &/or the provision of a microscope camera for better display facilities. Click here for further guidance. |
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Extending the range of microbial cultures/media to investigate new practical activities; use the Useful links page of the MiSAC web site for details of suppliers of cultures and media. |
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Purchasing kits to enable exploration of biotechnology applications; see resources at www.ncbe.reading.ac.uk. |
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Funding technician/teacher attendance on microbiology-training courses. Click here for course providers' information. |
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