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August 18, 2014
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I’m a scientist get me out of here- upcoming events

I’m a Scientist will return this November (10th–21st) with both themed and general zones. We’ll send out an email to teachers in early September asking if they would like to take part. Teachers sign up to take part before 22nd … Continue reading

August 18, 2014
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Connect your school with the world’s leading chemistry community

Connect your school with the world’s leading chemistry community Nearly 200 Scottish schools and FE colleges are now involved with the Royal Society of Chemistry’s free programme for schools, the Learn Chemistry Partnership, which was launched earlier this year. With … Continue reading

July 30, 2014
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Education Scotland Sciences Conversation Days Summary

Following the publication of the updated Sciences 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report, Education Scotland hosted a series of conversation days to engage stakeholders in discussions around the findings of the report and to collectively identify priorities for action to secure improvements … Continue reading

July 23, 2014
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Successful launch for UK space missions

On 8th July, a Soyuz rocket successfully launched two UK built cubesats: UKube-1 and TechDemoSat-1. Cubesats are small satellites – normally about the size of a fridge – packed with scientific instruments. UKube-1 is the UK Space Agency’s first cubesat … Continue reading

July 18, 2014
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ASPIRES awarded further funding by the ESRC

The ASPIRES study, tracked the development of young people’s science and career aspirations from age 10-14. The first ASPIRES Project has now ended but the ESRC has awarded further funding to continue their research for the next five years. ASPIRES … Continue reading

July 8, 2014
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July at the Royal Institute

The Royal Institute is holding a series of events and workshops for all ages throughout July. Take a trip to Antartica Chris Turney will present the initial findings of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition 2013-2014, and explore what’s happened since the … Continue reading

June 20, 2014
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Physics resources for N4 and N5 from Aberdeen City Council

Many thanks to Aberdeen City Council for sharing resources. These materials are provided to support staff who are delivering programmes of learning in Physics National 4 and National 5. Staff are encouraged to draw on these materials, and existing materials, … Continue reading

June 20, 2014
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What issue should science solve next? Ask the Longitude Prize challenge champions.

Water. Paralysis. Food. Flight. Dementia. Antibiotics. Which challenge should science solve next? In 1714 the UK Government offered £20,000 to the person who could solve the Longitude problem. In 2014 the prize fund has increased to £10,000,000 and the public … Continue reading

June 20, 2014
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Chemistry resources for N4 and N5 from Aberdeen City Council

Many thanks to Aberdeen City Council for sharing resources. These materials are provided to support staff who are delivering programmes of learning in Chemistry National 4 and 5. The materials include teaching and learning activities for: •Chemical formulae and reaction … Continue reading

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