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March 6, 2015
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GLOW MEET EXCLUSIVE! Ask an astronaut – with Commander Chris Hadfield

  The previous Commander of the International Space Station delighted, entertained and inspired us with his videos detailing life in space. He showed us how to make a sandwich in space, how he brushed his teeth, and even recorded his … Continue reading

February 14, 2015
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Generation Science 2015 Tour Launches Across Scotland!

Generation Science (GS) – the largest science education outreach programme in the UK – is once again hitting the road as its 2015 tour gets under way, with science shows and workshops visiting Primary Schools the length and breadth of … Continue reading

February 10, 2015
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Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce

Developing the Young Workforce – Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy contains the Government’s plans to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce. On 5 February, the inaugural meeting of the National Advisory Group met to discuss how … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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I’m a Scientist – British Science Week Enrichment Event

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here is an event that gets students talking to scientists online. It’s free for UK schools, and all you need is an internet connection for your students. It’s running this March (9th–20th) to … Continue reading

February 9, 2015
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New Grant Scheme for Biology Events in Scotland

The Society of Biology is pleased to announce the first round of our Regional Grant Scheme in Scotland Individual biologists or biology-related organisations can apply for funding to run a biology public engagement or schools event or activity in Scotland. … Continue reading

February 5, 2015
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STEM and Food for Thought: Education Fund Phase 3

Participating in the Food for Thought project provides opportunity to raise awareness of STEM careers in the food and drink industry, one of our key economic growth sectors. Recent figures estimate that 170,000 employees with STEM skills are required by … Continue reading

February 3, 2015
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King’s College University : Aspires Project 2014

Many governments and organisations are concerned that not enough young people are choosing to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) after the age of 16. There is also widespread concern that the profile of those who do go on … Continue reading

February 2, 2015
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A nucleus of talent

First Minister meets Higgs Prize for Physics winners. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the newest winners of the Higgs Prize for Physics, congratulating them on their success. The prize is named after Scottish-based Nobel Physics Prize winner Professor Peter … Continue reading

February 1, 2015
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New STEM Scottish Education Award 2015

The Scottish Education Awards celebrate the hard work and success which takes place in Scottish education. They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the valuable work and innovation in Scottish … Continue reading

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

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