September 1, 2016
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Effective Demonstrations in Teaching 10-11 March 2017 (Part 1) and 22 May 2017 (Part 2) Demonstrations can be used to enrich understanding across the sciences. This course will provide you with opportunities and ideas that will enhance your teaching. … Continue reading
June 2, 2016
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There are still a few places left on the inaugural SSERC physics and technology Diamond school. Diamond light is the UK’s largest particle accelerator based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratories at Harwell. The facilities there developed an anti-virus for foot … Continue reading
February 22, 2016
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“Listening to Einstein’s Universe: the hunt for gravitational waves” Professor Martin Hendry (University of Glasgow and LIGO Scientific Collaboration) The spring series of Institute of Physics Scotland public lectures in Glasgow begins on Thursday 25th February at 6pm, with a … Continue reading
February 22, 2016
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Physicists have confirmed the existence of gravitational waves, ripples in the fabric of spacetime that travel at the speed of light. Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity predicted the existence of these waves 100 years ago, but this is the first … Continue reading
February 12, 2016
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Yesterday was an exciting day in the science world, when the detection of gravitational waves was announced. Scottish scientists were heavily involved in the collaboration which detected the gravitational waves. For more information on gravitational waves, check out these links… … Continue reading
January 28, 2016
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The Institute of Physics is seeking nominations for it’s prestigious “Teacher of Physics 2016” award. The Scottish winner of this award will be invited to attend the big IOP Awards dinner in London later this year, when all of the … Continue reading
January 8, 2016
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The Royal Institution STEM E&E Grant Scheme offers UK-registered state schools a grant of up to £500 to experience a STEM activity taken from the STEM Directories. The scheme is designed to help integrate STEM Enrichment and Enhancement activities into … Continue reading
December 21, 2015
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Caltech and The Feynman Lectures Website are pleased to present this online edition of The Feynman Lectures on Physics. Now, anyone with internet access and a web browser can enjoy reading a high quality up-to-date copy of Feynman’s legendary lectures. … Continue reading
December 17, 2015
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Of the many and various items that British ESA astronaut Tim Peake has taken aboard the International Space Station, you may not have considered 2kg of rocket seeds being among them. The seeds are staying with Tim for 6 months and … Continue reading
December 14, 2015
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Sharing Practice Event – Meeting Learners’ Needs – Wednesday 27 January 2016. Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh. This network was set up to investigate strategies for learning and teaching in classroom where more than one NQ level is being taught at … Continue reading
