0801, 2019

Academy 9 Project – National Conference, 19 and 20 March 2019

You are invited to the first Academy9 ‘Building a Legacy’ conference – inspired by the A9 Dualling Programme. The interactive event will showcase the award-winning Academy9 Programme, which has seen industry educate and inspire thousands of young people from Perth to Inverness in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). We will lift the lid on the secrets of its success to inspire others. Selected workshop highlights include: Enhancing Construction Safety

0108, 2018

Primary Science Education Conference (PSEC) is coming to Edinburgh!

Peter Murray
August 1, 2018
Broad General Education, CfE, Creativity, Sciences, Skills
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The Primary Science Education Conference (PSEC) is coming to Edinburgh in June 2019. It will bring together teachers and primary science experts from across the UK and internationally to share best practice in primary science teaching. From 6-8 June 2019, the comprehensive programme will offer outstanding professional development in primary science, complemented by a dynamic exhibition specifically focussed on primary science teaching. Now is the perfect time to register your interest

0111, 2017

Making Scotland a STEM Nation

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November 1, 2017
Broad General Education, CfE, Digital Learning, Inclusion and Equality, Learning for Sustainability, Mathematics, Outdoor Learning, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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STEM Education and Training Strategy for Scotland has now been published A STEM (Sciences Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics) Education and Training Strategy was launched in the Scottish Parliament last week by Ms Shirley-Anne Somerville, Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science. The Strategy, together with a STEM Evidence Base Report, is now available to download from: http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2017/10/1386/downloads A central focus on the strategy is to enable everyone to develop

0911, 2016

Kinross High School among the first in UK to benefit from WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff’s new engagement programme with schools

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November 9, 2016
Learning for Sustainability, Mathematics, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is helping to deliver one of the first STEM programmes in schools in a bid to encourage more young people in Scotland to take up a career in science. The global consultancy, which has worked on high-profile projects including the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, has sponsored a school in Perth and Kinross to take part in ‘Design Engineer Construct’, a programme which has been added

2507, 2016

‘Closing the gap’ between education and employment, by Anthony Mann

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July 25, 2016
Professional Learning, Research, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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This latest blog from Anthony Mann focuses on the European dimension of the link between education and employability. It identifies employer engagement in education as a key issues in tackling the skills gap. Government priority objectives across European countries include: Tackling skills shortage/skills mismatch Improving youth skills relevant to dynamic labour market demand Harnessing community resources to improve attainment Putting coherent pathways in place for young people moving through educational and training

1606, 2016

Save the Children Resilience Project

Peter Murray
June 16, 2016
Broad General Education, Community Resilience, Health and wellbeing, Health and wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning, Responsibility of All, Sciences, Skills, Social studies
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Save the Children are looking for two schools to take part in a resilience project that aims to strengthen children’s understanding of emergencies and the actions they can take to prepare themselves, their families and their communities. Click here for more information on the project . It is aimed at children aged 9 – 11 and participating schools will be given a £1000 budget. You can also contact Graham

0911, 2015

Professional learning workshops from OPAL, SEPA and Ricardo Energy

Peter Murray
November 9, 2015
Broad General Education, Mathematics, National Qualifications, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Secondary, Senior Phase, Skills, Social studies, Teacher Education
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Free professional learning workshops available for practitioners at Hillpark Secondary School, Glasgow on 25th November 4 – 6pm. Come along and learn about air pollution, how to use data about air quality in your classes and finding indicator species such as lichen in your local area! Sign up using our simple survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AirQualityCPD

2009, 2015

Get outside and Get Learning!

Peter Murray
September 20, 2015
Broad General Education, CfE, Learning for Sustainability, Mathematics, National Qualifications, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Sciences, Secondary, Senior Phase, Skills, Social studies
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Want to get outside and start finding out about the environment around you? These brand new professional learning videos from Scotland’s Environment are a great place to start. With information for practitioners and learners, they provide a step-by-step guide on how to measure soil pH, look for invertebrates in your local pond, sample small mammal populations and more! They are all part of an exciting new resource available from Scotland’s

1108, 2015

Global STEM Alliance- Junior Academy

Peter Murray
August 11, 2015
CfE, Mathematics, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies, Young People
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Junior Academy is a virtual program for exceptional students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Successful applicants gain access to an exciting community of student peers from across the globe, as well as mentoring from leading STEM practitioners. Each year, Junior Academy students compete in global challenges to solve real-world problems with the chance to win cash prizes and an all expenses paid trip to New York City

1105, 2015

National Women in Engineering Day 23rd June 2015

Peter Murray
May 11, 2015
Mathematics, Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Skills, Technologies
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National Women in Engineering Day was set up by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) and is dedicated to raising the profile and celebrating the achievements of women in engineering. Encouraging girls into engineering careers will not only increase diversity and inclusion but help to fill the substantial future job opportunities that have been predicted in this sector. The idea behind National Women in Engineering Day is to encourage all