Philip Harris, leading educational science supplier took over Kew Gardens for the day to host a fantastic training event open to all school laboratory technicians across the UK. The event was jointly run by Philip Harris's team of science specialists and experts from Kew Gardens, and attracted over 130 technicians. The day encourages technicians to network, learn about all the latest innovations in the world of science and enjoy themselves in the lovely surroundings of Kew Gardens.

The first session of the day explored Philip Harris's latest innovation to the marketplace, their Datalogger "Acquire"; followed by sessions such as Physics for the Frightened; Tissue culture techniques made foolproof and a Palm House rainforest tour.

The feedback from the day was extremely positive; one technician commented "Just a quick note to say how good the course at Kew was! Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable group leaders and course tutors. An excellent day." (Heather Oehl Science Technician, Invicta Grammar School, Maidstone, Kent)

Philip Harris will be hosting similar events across the country; the next one will be on the 1st July at the National Botanical Garden of Wales. The morning sessions will include Physics for the Frightened followed by Acquire Data logging. In the afternoon, there will be the Power of Nature tour and Encounters of the Green Kind led by the National Botanical Garden team.

Technician events:

Wakehurst Place Thursday 17th June

South Wales Thursday 1st July

Warwickshire Thursday 8th July

Bristol Friday 9th July

Birmingham Thursday 15th July

Worcester Friday 16th July

Philip Harris has an unbeatable range of science education resources; this is made possible as Philip Harris work closely with teachers, technicians and expert advisors within the scientific community to continually innovate – ensuring that products remain adaptable and fully fit for purpose in the modern classroom. Many resources are developed in-house and are exclusive to Philip Harris, ensuring that teachers and technicians are providing pupils with the best quality equipment to develop the scientific and technological skills for tomorrow's generation.