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February 19, 2019
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Improving Gender Balance and Equality, a priority for all.

We’ve arrived! Introducing the new Improving Gender Balance and Equality (IGBE) team within Education Scotland. We are a team of 6 officers (5 in post and 1 on their way) with a focus to embed the learning from the Improving … Continue reading

November 5, 2018
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New Grant Programme launches to support professional learning in STEM

Education Scotland is pleased to announce the launch of a new grants programme to support professional learning in sciences, technologies, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This programme is one of a range of initiatives being launched to further the aims and … Continue reading

October 11, 2018
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Be part of Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 5 – 9 November 2018

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week  provides a unique opportunity for engineers, employers, universities and schools to help inspire the next generation of engineers. Download toolkits of ideas on how to take part. This year’s plans include the first Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Big Assembly; offering schools … Continue reading

September 16, 2018
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Homeward Bound – submit your questions to Antarctic scientist

I’m a postdoctoral researcher (and STEM Ambassador) working on antibiotic resistance and drug discovery at the University of Strathclyde.  I’m very honoured to have been selected as part of Homeward Bound, a year-long, global women in STEM leadership initiative culminating … Continue reading

August 27, 2018
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STEM Professional Learning Survey 2017

In June 2017, Education Scotland issued an online survey to the early years, primary and secondary sectors to find out more about the STEM career-long professional learning (CLPL) landscape and to identify the needs and priorities of practitioners and school-based … Continue reading

August 22, 2018
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Join STEM Live at the 2018 Scottish Learning Festival!

SLF 2018 is taking place this week and we cannot wait for our STEM Live Expo! –  a fantastic new, interactive experience with STEM demonstrations and inspirational keynote speeches. SLF 18 STEM LIVE Demo Programme Please  note: the sessions below … Continue reading

August 20, 2018
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Dundee Science Centre Looks to Local Communities to Shape Future

Just weeks after unveiling the outcome of a £2M fundraising campaign, in the form of a new exhibition and science learning suite, Dundee Science Centre has secured £1.45M to transform the visitor attraction into an even more accessible community hub. … Continue reading

August 14, 2018
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Glasgow Science Centre awarded £2.9 million from Inspiring Science Fund

Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) has received funding of £2.9 million that will revolutionise the visitor attraction. As well as improvements to existing facilities and exhibition spaces and the development of its community based learning programme, the funding will transform the … Continue reading

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