STEM Blog

January 27, 2015
by User deactivated
0 comments

Agriculture and Food Security – Professional Learning

Food security is a complex, global issue, in which we all play a part. In this free online course, you’ll join experts from the School of Agriculture, Policy and Development at the University of Reading, to investigate our relationship with … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
by User deactivated
0 comments

Shale Gas and Fracking

    Shale gas is seen by many as a cheap, clean and plentiful source of energy; a low-carbon ‘game changer’ helping us meet the world’s rapidly growing demands for energy and offering greater energy security. Its rapid rise has … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
by User deactivated
0 comments

Circular economy Scotland – report

             The Green Alliance in partnership with SCDI. The report can be accessed through this link Rising resource risks and the growing recognition of the economic value being lost in waste have raised business interest in … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
by User deactivated
0 comments

ComPound Interest – Chemistry Resources

  Looking for a weekly summary of both new chemistry research and studies that have been in the news? ComPound Interest  is a blog by Andy Brunning, a chemistry teacher in the UK, creating graphics looking at the chemistry and … Continue reading

January 6, 2015
by User deactivated
0 comments

Assessment in Science, Glow Meet and Professional Learning Twilight Sessions

Following the publication of its 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report for Sciences in September 2012, Education Scotland organised a series of conversation days where priorities for action to secure improvements in science education nationally were identified. Key aspects for development emerged, … Continue reading

December 16, 2014
by User deactivated
0 comments

Assessment in the Sciences Glow Meet and Professional Learning Twilight Sessions

Following the publication of its 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report for Sciences in September 2012, Education Scotland organised a series of conversation days where priorities for action to secure improvements in science education nationally were identified. Key aspects for development emerged, … Continue reading

December 12, 2014
by User deactivated
0 comments

K’Nex Cluster Challenge 2015

Glasgow Science Festival is pleased to announce the K’Nex Cluster Challenge for 2015. This annual competition is a chance for primary 5 and 6 pupils to apply their creativity and construction skills to various engineering based challenges, competing at three … Continue reading

December 10, 2014
by User deactivated
0 comments

Junior Saltire Competition 2015- Marine Energy Challenge

Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland encourage you to enter the Junior Saltire Competition 2015 Marine Energy Challenge. Finalists will be invited to test their devices at FloWave’s Ocean Energy Research Facility,  which is the world’s most sophisticated ocean simulator.  … Continue reading

November 27, 2014
by User deactivated
0 comments

Engaging with Scottish schools to promote STEM

Engaging with Scottish schools to promote STEM 10am to 3:30pm, 2nd February 2015 Venue: Deans Community High School, Livingston The Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce states in its report that ‘a focus on sciences, technologies, engineering and mathematics (STEM) … Continue reading

November 25, 2014
by User deactivated
0 comments

SECRET ROLES OF SOIL – Secondary Schools Poster Competition

‘SECRET ROLES OF SOIL’ Win £500* for your class! Science-Art competition for S1, S2 and S3 pupils Organised by Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre, University of Aberdeen To celebrate the International Year of Soils 2015 Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre is inviting S1 to … Continue reading

Report a Glow concern
Cookie policy  Privacy policy