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January 27, 2015
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Introduction to Ecosystems -Professional Learning

If we don’t grasp why ecosystems function, it becomes harder to determine possible reasons for when they don’t, and makes it difficult to identify possible environmental threats to humans. In this course you will discover how organisms are linked together … Continue reading

January 27, 2015
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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
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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
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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 23, 2015
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British Science Week 13 – 22 March 2015

British Science Week (BSW, formerly National Science & Engineering Week (NSEW)) is a ten-day 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, … Continue reading

November 27, 2014
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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
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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

November 20, 2014
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STEM e-bulletin

Sciences • Explore the latest Twig and Tigtag updates and sign up for Reachout CPD • Find out about the science RM Unify Tiles on Glow 365 • YESC 2015 Junior Saltire Awards – Design and build a wave energy … Continue reading

November 13, 2014
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Disruptive Innovation Festival

Hopefully you will have had the chance to see some of the outstanding sessions available as part of the online Disruptive Innovation Festival which has been running from 20th October to 14th November 2014. For those of you that have … Continue reading

November 4, 2014
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STEM @ university contacts

As part of the Scottish Universities Deans of Science and Engineering education groups work to support Scottish Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education in schools many Universities in Scotland have recently set up a single e-mail address for teachers … Continue reading

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