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April 24, 2014
by K. McFaul
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Power Politics – teaching resources exploring Oil and Development

Power Politics is a new education learning resource for schools, community groups, and anyone interested in global learning.  The resources were developed by the Living Earth Foundation as part of a three-year project funded by the European Commission. They were … Continue reading

April 22, 2014
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Free hands-on teaching kit

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has invited secondary schools to apply for a free resource kit which brings the circular economy to life. The Handling Collection is a box full of products and accompanying teaching resources designed to challenge students to think … Continue reading

April 21, 2014
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£2.5m funding for Scottish science centres

 Scottish science centres are to benefit from an extra £2.5m in funding. Glasgow Science Centre is to get the largest share of the Scottish government funding, at £962,680. Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh will receive £899,090, Dundee Science Centre £332,220 … Continue reading

April 14, 2014
by K. McFaul
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Skills Fusion – VFX film careers outreach programme.

Skills Fusion is a VFX film careers outreach programme. Funded by Creative Skillset (http://www.creativeskillset.org/) , the Sector Skills Council for the Creative Industries, its aim is to highlight the skills shortage that the UK film industry faces in this sector … Continue reading

April 8, 2014
by K. McFaul
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Learning Technologies in Argyll & Bute Council

Over the last year the learning technologies team in Argyll and Bute have been providing additional exciting, computer science related learning opportunities for young people at primary level. The long-term goal of this project is to capture the imagination of … Continue reading

April 1, 2014
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Disruptive Innovation Festival

What are the latest trends in design, technology, business and education?  These issues and more will be debated in the Disruptive Innovation Festival, a four week long global event.  Curated by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the Festival provides a stage … Continue reading

March 28, 2014
by I. Menzies
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Evolution Automotive show – seminar for teachers

Special Seminar for Teachers – 3.30pm Friday 25th of April Royal Highland Centre Need a greater understanding of the automotive industry to pass onto your learners? Transport Scotland, the Energy Saving Trust and their partners will provide an insight into … Continue reading

March 26, 2014
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Clean Energy from the Sea

The Sustainable Learning Partnership, in association with The Crown Estate, has produced an interdisciplinary learning and teaching resource – the first in a planned series –  founded upon the principles and practices of 21st Century Learning and designed to help … Continue reading

March 14, 2014
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National Science Engineering Week 14th–23rd March 2014

National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW) is a ten-day national programme of science, technology, engineering and maths events and activities across the UK aimed at people of all ages. Anyone can organise an event or activity and the British Science … Continue reading

March 12, 2014
by K. McFaul
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Engineering Science – Engineering contexts and challenges

“Engineering turnover has grown 2.2% over the past four years to £1.1 trillion in the year ending March 2012.  5.4 million people are employed across 565, 320 engineering enterprises but we need many more engineers! Engineering companies are projected to … Continue reading

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