Comittee for Education

MEDIA OPERATIONAL NOTICE

12 January 2010

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHS (STEM)
TOP OF THE AGENDA FOR EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Education is holding a public meeting in Room 21, Parliament Buildings at 14.00 on Wednesday 13 January 2010.

BACKGROUND

Following the launch of STEM Review Report on 30 September 2009, the Education Committee will be taking evidence from key stakeholders and STEM experts on the Report and its recommendations and asking Department of Education senior officials to quickly take forward the implementation of the recommendations of the STEM Review Report to ensure the future success of STEM education in Northern Ireland.

The meeting agenda is available on the Northern Ireland Assembly Website at archive.niassembly.gov.uk/io/whats.htm

MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES

There will be opportunities for interviews with Mervyn Storey MLA, Chairperson of the Committee.

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY

More information on media opportunities can be obtained by contacting:

Jennifer Pleavin
Communications Officer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Tel: 028 9052 1606
Mob: 07502 379339
Email: jennifer.pleavin@niassembly.gov.uk

Stephanie Mallon
Deputy Communications Officer
Northern Ireland Assembly
Phone: 028 9052 1953
Mobile : 07825 146794
Email: Stephanie.Mallon@niassembly.gov.uk