The launch of a fair designed to attract students into science and engineering is taking place in the grounds of the West Suffolk College, in Bury St Edmunds, next month.

It is being held in Edmunds Restaurant on Tuesday, February 12, at 4.30pm and is hoping to attract people from across the community.

The launch of the Big Bang Fair, which is due to take place at the college in Out Risbygate, on Thursday, July 11, will include a talk about the event in the summer plus a chance for networking with other attendees.

The fair is being branded as bringing science and engineering careers to life with a bang and is a fun. free and inspirational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) day.

The main sponsors for the event is Treatt, the global independent ingredients manufacturer and supplier to the flavour, fragrance and consumer good industry which is based in Bury, and is supported by the County Upper School.

To book a place visit https://goo.gl/forms/lwfeDmQsTdu65VLp2 or email jemma.alston@wsc.ac.uk