Solar Car Challenge Final 2009

When and where

Took place on 13th June 2009 from 09:00 till 16:00

Venue LSBU

Event details

Contact

For further information, please contact: Shireen (shireen@thelep.org.uk)

Report

Sun’s rays fuels London Engineering Project initiative

London South Bank University (LSBU) hosted the 2nd annual Solar Car Rally on Saturday 13 June.

The event, which was organised by the London Engineering Project (LEP), gave 60 pupils, from schools in south and east London, the opportunity to build their own solar cars in teams and then race them. Academics from the Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment and student ambassadors were on hand to assist them throughout the day. Pupils have been working in schools for a number of months on this project and were supported by mentors from London South Bank University. The long build up to this event meant that students were very excited on Saturday!

Shireen Ali-Khan, Events and Projects Officer for the LEP said: “It was refreshing to see both girls and boys alike getting involved with hand –on engineering activities and really having a great time! The day was a great success and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Even the sun came out to join us”