Andy Brunning
@andy.compoundchem.com
🧪 Chemistry & Geology Subject Advisor
⚗️ #SciComm & infographics wizard at @compoundchem.com
👨👦👦 Dad to two boys, owner of two cats
💬 Part of the #ChatChemistry team
🎨 Occasional artist
⚗️ #SciComm & infographics wizard at @compoundchem.com
👨👦👦 Dad to two boys, owner of two cats
💬 Part of the #ChatChemistry team
🎨 Occasional artist
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Andy Brunning
@andy.compoundchem.com
· Nov 25
As I’ve hit 2K followers here, here’s a reintro 🧵
I’m Andy, a former chemistry teacher turned exam board chemistry advisor, but probably best known for my work communicating chemistry through infographics at @compoundchem.com
I’m Andy, a former chemistry teacher turned exam board chemistry advisor, but probably best known for my work communicating chemistry through infographics at @compoundchem.com
“Why have the goals dried up for the Germany forward?”
The BBC know what they’re doing writing this article right before a Newcastle visit to Dr Tottenham…
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
The BBC know what they’re doing writing this article right before a Newcastle visit to Dr Tottenham…
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Tottenham v Newcastle: What has happened to Nick Woltemade?
After an impressive start to life at Newcastle, what has happened to Nick Woltemade?
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
“Why have the goals dried up for the Germany forward?”
The BBC know what they’re doing writing this article right before a Newcastle visit to Dr Tottenham…
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
The BBC know what they’re doing writing this article right before a Newcastle visit to Dr Tottenham…
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Second layer done! A few prints lost to misalignment along the way – seems my cheap 3D-printed paper registration method didn’t quite cut it…
February 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Second layer done! A few prints lost to misalignment along the way – seems my cheap 3D-printed paper registration method didn’t quite cut it…
First layer of what might end up being an overly ambitious reduction print. I’ve made ten to start with in the hope that I end up with one or two decent ones!
January 31, 2026 at 9:58 PM
First layer of what might end up being an overly ambitious reduction print. I’ve made ten to start with in the hope that I end up with one or two decent ones!
Me in 2025: I don’t have enough time for all of my hobbies
Me in 2026: Let’s accumulate more hobbies!
Me in 2026: Let’s accumulate more hobbies!
Shiny new birthday present to play with. Expect a graphic on the chemistry of 3D printing soon (as well as chemistry-themed 3D prints once the kids have tired of Pokémon ones)
January 25, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Me in 2025: I don’t have enough time for all of my hobbies
Me in 2026: Let’s accumulate more hobbies!
Me in 2026: Let’s accumulate more hobbies!
Proud of the 6yo’s birthday Pokémon punning here
January 23, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Proud of the 6yo’s birthday Pokémon punning here
One week until the free @cambridgeocr.bsky.social webinar looking at what the Curriculum and Assessment Review means for science!
We'll look at what the review said and what's coming next.
Join here to make sure your thoughts are heard: bit.ly/45a1wHp
#ChatChemistry #ChatPhysics #ChatBiology
We'll look at what the review said and what's coming next.
Join here to make sure your thoughts are heard: bit.ly/45a1wHp
#ChatChemistry #ChatPhysics #ChatBiology
January 22, 2026 at 1:50 PM
One week until the free @cambridgeocr.bsky.social webinar looking at what the Curriculum and Assessment Review means for science!
We'll look at what the review said and what's coming next.
Join here to make sure your thoughts are heard: bit.ly/45a1wHp
#ChatChemistry #ChatPhysics #ChatBiology
We'll look at what the review said and what's coming next.
Join here to make sure your thoughts are heard: bit.ly/45a1wHp
#ChatChemistry #ChatPhysics #ChatBiology
Some more linocut experimentation yesterday evening. Still keeping stuff relatively simple while I play around – might need some better rollers based on the slight patchiness on this one!
January 20, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Some more linocut experimentation yesterday evening. Still keeping stuff relatively simple while I play around – might need some better rollers based on the slight patchiness on this one!
The clouds in Cambridgeshire cleared long enough for a brief auroral cameo
January 19, 2026 at 11:04 PM
The clouds in Cambridgeshire cleared long enough for a brief auroral cameo
The results of my first attempt at linocut printing today. Pretty pleased with how these turned out!
January 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
The results of my first attempt at linocut printing today. Pretty pleased with how these turned out!
Reposted by Andy Brunning
SCAM ALERT – IMPORTANT
The cat has already been fed.
The cat has already been fed.
January 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM
SCAM ALERT – IMPORTANT
The cat has already been fed.
The cat has already been fed.
Non-galanthophiles may not know that there are hundreds of different cultivars of snowdrop – here are a few of my favourites!
January 14, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Non-galanthophiles may not know that there are hundreds of different cultivars of snowdrop – here are a few of my favourites!
A colleague just incredulously emailed me this article and I, completely unsurprised, noted that while teaching I had at least two students try to eat copper sulfate crystals. Something about those blue crystals is clearly too alluring!
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
Warning over students ingesting copper sulphate
DfE issues health alert after a helpline supporting safe science practical work warns of students ‘deliberately’ consuming the chemical compound
www.tes.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:48 AM
A colleague just incredulously emailed me this article and I, completely unsurprised, noted that while teaching I had at least two students try to eat copper sulfate crystals. Something about those blue crystals is clearly too alluring!
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
www.tes.com/magazine/new... #ChatChemistry
Reposted by Andy Brunning
Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) Briefings are now live!
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
January 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
Curriculum and Assessment Review (CAR) Briefings are now live!
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
Join our free subject-specific sessions to understand what the CAR means for your teaching and assessment.
📅 Topics include English, Maths, Science, Computing, Geography and many more.
✅ Book your place today: https://ow.ly/V6yS50XVqeG
At #ASEConf26? Come and see @amybrewer.bsky.social, @mikeycaer.bsky.social and me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
January 9, 2026 at 10:22 AM
At #ASEConf26? Come and see @amybrewer.bsky.social, @mikeycaer.bsky.social and me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
We’ve got examples of our purposeful practical resources, and, more importantly, a huge tub of Lindor 😋 Plus you can vote on what’s your biggest challenge for GCSE reform 🗳️
On my way to Nottingham and #ASEConf26 on the last uncancelled train from Ely before the forecasted snowpocalypse!
January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
On my way to Nottingham and #ASEConf26 on the last uncancelled train from Ely before the forecasted snowpocalypse!
@andy.compoundchem.com and I have written a short blog on the relevance of the CAR report and Government response to GCSE and A Level science should anyone want a shorter summary! We'd love to hear thoughts and how we can support you as redevelopment happens. www.ocr.org.uk/blog/what-do...
What does the Curriculum and Assessment Review mean for GCSE and A Level sciences?
www.ocr.org.uk
January 8, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Heading to the @associationscied.bsky.social conference later today and will be there all day tomorrow. Find me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
Looking forward to tomorrow when we'll be at the ASE conference! If you're going to be there, come and say hi to us on stand 42/43.
#scienceteacher #ASEchat #ASEConf2026
@associationscied.bsky.social
https://ow.ly/4axr50XSwv0
#scienceteacher #ASEchat #ASEConf2026
@associationscied.bsky.social
https://ow.ly/4axr50XSwv0
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Heading to the @associationscied.bsky.social conference later today and will be there all day tomorrow. Find me at the @cambridgeocr.bsky.social stand!
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
I’ll be talking with @mikeycaer.bsky.social about our purposeful practical resources at 8:45 tomorrow: 2026aseannualconf.sched.com/event/6d738c...
A beautiful icy morning in the fens ❄️
January 6, 2026 at 8:37 AM
A beautiful icy morning in the fens ❄️
It’s a weird time of year to visit the pub. But deserted pubs do make for good book proposal writing spots!
January 4, 2026 at 10:08 PM
It’s a weird time of year to visit the pub. But deserted pubs do make for good book proposal writing spots!
A busy work week to start off 2026. I’m in Bath overnight, ahead of visiting Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership tomorrow. Then towards the tail end of the week it’s off to Nottingham for the @associationscied.bsky.social conference!
January 4, 2026 at 9:40 PM
A busy work week to start off 2026. I’m in Bath overnight, ahead of visiting Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership tomorrow. Then towards the tail end of the week it’s off to Nottingham for the @associationscied.bsky.social conference!
Snow rarely reaches Ely, so we ventured to Blickling in Norfolk yesterday for a snow day! Here are the results of the kids’ hour or so of snowy labour @midsandeastnt.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Snow rarely reaches Ely, so we ventured to Blickling in Norfolk yesterday for a snow day! Here are the results of the kids’ hour or so of snowy labour @midsandeastnt.bsky.social
Reposted by Andy Brunning
It’s a dark night when you look at the news and are forced to admit that you no longer believe in the power of the FIFA peace prize
January 3, 2026 at 7:06 AM
It’s a dark night when you look at the news and are forced to admit that you no longer believe in the power of the FIFA peace prize
The kids are in bed and now the challenge of reaching midnight without falling asleep begins. Deploying the secret weapon: espresso martinis 🍸
December 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The kids are in bed and now the challenge of reaching midnight without falling asleep begins. Deploying the secret weapon: espresso martinis 🍸