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September 8, 2020
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The power of partnerships in STEM education Gayle Duffus, National Education Officer for RAiSE

The Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) strategy made clear the commitment to give young people exposure to careers and pathways in order to develop their own potential. This is particularly important in the STEM subjects where there is a raft … Continue reading

February 26, 2019
by Hazel Gardner
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Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM – Grants Programme 2018/19

Education Scotland is pleased to share details of the twenty-four successful applicants who have been awarded a total of £187,000 grant funding through the Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Grants Programme. Launched in October 2018, the grants programme aims to to build … Continue reading

February 19, 2019
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Improving Gender Balance and Equality, a priority for all.

We’ve arrived! Introducing the new Improving Gender Balance and Equality (IGBE) team within Education Scotland. We are a team of 6 officers (5 in post and 1 on their way) with a focus to embed the learning from the Improving … Continue reading

January 8, 2018
by I. Menzies
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Marine renewable energy resources

In the wake of the growing interest in Marine Renewable Energy (MRE), an EU funded project looked to make education about these energy sources and technologies more accessible. The Aquatic Renewable Energy Technologies (Aqua-RET) E-learning Tool Project created resources for … Continue reading

February 3, 2017
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STEM Insight

STEM Insight           The STEM Insight programme offers staff in schools and colleges a unique chance to experience STEM-related work in industrial settings. You will be able to participate in a placement with an employer, be supported by … Continue reading

November 21, 2016
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Professional development for secondary science probationers

Professional development for secondary science probationers The closing date for applications to attend SSERC’s 2-part residential course for Probationer teachers is Friday November 25th.  Through this programme, with practical work at its core, we focus on enhancing the range of … Continue reading

November 11, 2016
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Concept Cartoons – 6th February 2017

Concept Cartoons – 6th February 2017 (17:00-18:30) SSERC, Dunfermline Stuart Naylor, one of the principal authors of Science Concept Cartoons Set 2, is due to deliver this ‘twilight’ professional development session. Aimed at learners in the age range 10-16, this … Continue reading

November 11, 2016
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SSERC Winter Bulletins – out now

SSERC Winter Bulletins SSERC’s popular Primary Science & Technology Bulletin and SSERC Bulletin are available to download for all members from the SSERC website. All Local Authority school and college teachers and technicians are automatically members of SSERC. The majority … Continue reading

October 4, 2016
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Vacancy – Technician – (Fixed Term or Secondment)

Technician – (Fixed Term or Secondment) We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative individual to join the SSERC team which is dedicated to building capacity in Scotland for high quality CPD for science teachers and technical support staff. … Continue reading

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