Maths LIVE! Student Event - Liddington, Swindon

Dr Matt Pritchard is a maths and science magician. As a Curator of Wonder, his amazing performances both inspire and inform.

Previously Matt conducted atomic physics research at Durham University before working at Thinktank Science Museum. In addition to this experience, he has 22 years working as a professional magician and is an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle - one of only 300 people in the world to hold this distinction. 

Matt is a TEDx speaker, Fellow of the Professional Speaking Association, runner up in the 'Illusion of the Year Contest' 2020, and an inadvertent TikTok sensation.

Our lively and interactive question and answer session gives the students control to ask the questions they want answers to.  All the speakers take to the stage to answer questions to provide different perspectives and to offer invaluable career advice from their own experience.

• Conference led by industry experts

Experts from high profile organisations will provide relevant examples and exam case studies to ignite your students’ aspirations whilst perfectly complementing the computer science curriculum at KS4 and KS5. Students can also put their own questions to the experts during a Q&A session.

• Workshops & talks 

Small group sessions, led by our conference speakers & other experts in their field, will allow your students to discover and engage with a range of topics from social enterprise projects to impact of psychological resilience. 

• Team-based challenges

Selected to enable your students to demonstrate control, commitment, confidence and responses to challenge. Team challenge themes include; gaining confidence, beyond the comfort zone & working together.

• Outdoor adventure activities

Adventure activities to keep everyone engaged, motivated and inspired, from zip wire to the trapeze! 

• Our on-site Events Team will provide support throughout your stay, they’ll: 
  • Meet you on arrival & assist with centre check-in 
  • Be on-hand & provide assistance throughout the weekend  
  • Assist with check-out & departure

Afternoon:

• Travel by coach from school, arrive at Liddington

Evening:

• Evening meal
• Team-based activity

Morning:

• Breakfast
• Attend our LIVE! student conference  
• Return to centre & enjoy lunch

Afternoon:

• High energy outdoor activity to keep everyone engaged
• Workshop & talk led by one of our conference speakers

Evening:

• Evening meal
• Time for students to relax & reflect on the day

Morning:

• Breakfast
• Outdoor adventure activity for an invigorating start to the day
• Team-based challenge followed by lunch

Afternoon:

• Check out & return to school