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February 17, 2016
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Teacher Recruitment

Teacher training to be part of Transition Training Fund. A £12 million fund to help people who face job losses in the oil and gas sector find alternative employment will also be available to support those who want to become … Continue reading

February 12, 2016
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Gravitational Waves Detected!

Yesterday was an exciting day in the science world, when the detection of gravitational waves was announced. Scottish scientists were heavily involved in the collaboration which detected the gravitational waves. For more information on gravitational waves, check out these links… … Continue reading

February 9, 2016
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Engineering UK Report 2016

Engineering UK 2016 The State of Engineering analyses the engineering industry’s capacity for growth and details engineering in education, training and employment. Now in its eighteenth year, the report provides the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community, Government, industry … Continue reading

February 5, 2016
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Scottish Attainment Challenge Innovation Fund: Applications Open

Applications have opened for the £1.5 million Innovation Fund to help schools close the attainment gap. Schools can choose whether to apply quickly for funds to run projects that are ready to start in March 2016, or to consider bids … Continue reading

February 1, 2016
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BUILD IT! Adventures with LEGO® Bricks at National Museum of Scotland

LEGO® is more than a toy. It makes architects, sculptors and storytellers of us all. This spring, renowned brick artist, Warren Elsmore and his team display some of their most beautiful and intricate mini-buildings and models in our Grand Gallery. To add … Continue reading

January 28, 2016
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Inspiring Teachers

Teaching is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding, careers you can choose. In September, the Scottish Government launched a campaign to encourage more teachers to enter the profession. The recruitment campaign will focus on attracting teachers to STEM subjects … Continue reading

January 26, 2016
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Glow Video

Glow Video was launched before Christmas, and will allow access to films to enhance learning & teaching and also professional development. Have a look at the Sciences channel (bit.ly/SciencesVideos) and the STEM channel (bit.ly/STEMVideos). Feel free to add any videos … Continue reading

January 8, 2016
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Royal Institution STEM Enrichment & Enhancement Grant

The Royal Institution STEM E&E Grant Scheme offers UK-registered state schools a grant of up to £500 to experience a STEM activity taken from the STEM Directories. The scheme is designed to help integrate STEM Enrichment and Enhancement activities into … Continue reading

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