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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Jun 25

🎉 Today we reveal the 2025 RSC Prize winners! 🎉

Celebrating excellence across research, diversity, tech roles, apprentices and partnerships. Join us in congratulating the remarkable individuals and teams advancing chemistry for society. buff.ly/K2un4O1 #Chemistry #ChemSky

Congratulations banner from the Royal Society of Chemistry featuring a medallion with symbolic icons representing various scientific elements and achievements, surrounded by a stardust background with the text "#RSCPrizes".

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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · Jun 25

🤔Timetable challenges? Short of physics specialists?
Fully funded #SKPT CPD to suit your school & teachers 💥
#SummerResidential: York, 3 modules (28/7-1/8)
#BlendedLearning modules across England
#LondonIntensive: 6 modules; starts 24/9
#BespokeSKPT
https://loom.ly/fhFhgRc

Atomic physics, waves, matter & space, forces, electricity, energy

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Jun 10

Have you explored our open access journal articles yet? 👀

In the latest Primary Science issue, Sam Lovatt & Alex Sinclair explore how ChatGPT can support lesson planning in primary science.

📖 Read full article ow.ly/cLAW50W3amY

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The Royal Society @royalsociety.org · Jun 10

From meeting the challenges of parenting whilst completing a PhD to thriving as a researcher, Dr Chimene Laure Daleu says honesty is key to a supportive environment. #AndAScientist #CarersWeek royalsociety.org/about-us/who...

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 21

Fascinating to join the @OECDEduSkills report launch/webinar yesterday as a huge advocate for Primary Careers Education. Check out my blog @stemlearning.bsky.social community.stem.org.uk/blogs/kate-sut… for summarised key messages, evidence and recommendation#STEMAmbassadorsr#DestinationSTEMEM

- STEM Community

https://community.stem.org.uk/blogs/kate-sut…

Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 20

This is a very exciting conference with amazing keynotes and really informative sessions- get involved if you can. A great way to get a whole days work of CPD #STEMLearning #TrustedCPD

STEM Learning @stemlearning.bsky.social · May 16

Calling all primary teachers and leaders!

We will be taking your STEM teaching from 🙂 to 🤩 at the National Primary STEM Conference!

Explore the intersection of education, curiosity, and creativity through inspirational keynote speakers and engaging workshops

Book now! bit.ly/4jXuUFY

#EduskyUK

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 6

Check out the attached info for excellent Y2 and Y4 Science subject-specific CPD coming up at STEM Learning UK Short bite sessions mean you don’t need to worry about getting cover and you can access it easily online- to really enhance and inform you science pedagogy and skills. 👏👏👏

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 6

Very excited about Dr Alison Buxton being a key note speaker at @stemlearning.bsky.social STEM Primary Conference. I am a massive advocate for Maker Education, having seen its positive effects for myself. It will be engaging and informative with great sessions to chose from throughout the day 👏👏👏

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 7

A really great opportunity to access #Explorify CPD through @stemlearning.bsky.social at a brilliant rate- due to funding from #EseroUK #EarthandSpace #TrustedCPD #KS2

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 9

Extremely happy to be welcoming Farmer Tom and Farmer Anne to @stemlearning.bsky.social Community Q&A on 22nd May. I know that this is one NOT to miss! Hope you can join us for informative chat, questions and answers! More details to follow! #FarmerTime #PrimaryScienceSTEM #STEMCommunityLiveQ&A

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 9

Extremely happy to be welcoming Farmer Tom and Farmer Anne to @stemlearning.bsky.social Community Q&A on 22nd May. I know that this is one NOT to miss! Hope you can join us for informative chat, questions and answers! More details to follow! #FarmerTime #PrimaryScienceSTEM #STEMCommunityLiveQ&A

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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · Apr 16

Just a few places still available on this residential!

👉 4 full days in-person @stemlearning.bsky.social 1/5; 2/5; 23/6; 24/6

⚠️This free #CPD now comes with a subsidy of up to £1000

Don't miss out!

The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · Apr 8

SKPT residential 📣

Fully funded CPD for teachers teaching KS3/4 physics out of specialism covering content and required practicals for💡electricity 🔋energy ➡️ forces!

Our FREE #SKPT subject knowledge CPD now comes with a school subsidy of up to £1000!!!

Check out the link here: loom.ly/Vhh9A1E

'SKPT'
'Subject Knowledge for Physics Teaching'
'Very good-engaging content and delivery'
An image of two teachers sitting in a classroom learning about physics

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 7

A really great opportunity to access #Explorify CPD through @stemlearning.bsky.social at a brilliant rate- due to funding from #EseroUK #EarthandSpace #TrustedCPD #KS2

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 6

Very excited about Dr Alison Buxton being a key note speaker at @stemlearning.bsky.social STEM Primary Conference. I am a massive advocate for Maker Education, having seen its positive effects for myself. It will be engaging and informative with great sessions to chose from throughout the day 👏👏👏

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · May 6

Check out the attached info for excellent Y2 and Y4 Science subject-specific CPD coming up at STEM Learning UK Short bite sessions mean you don’t need to worry about getting cover and you can access it easily online- to really enhance and inform you science pedagogy and skills. 👏👏👏

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STEM Learning @stemlearning.bsky.social · Apr 4

1 in 5 teachers say they can’t access the CPD they really need – are we doing enough to change that?

Linda Crouch wrote a great piece for us that explores practical ways middle leaders can make CPD work for their team 👉 bit.ly/4j1HfbY

#edusky #eduskyuk #educationuk

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STEM Learning @stemlearning.bsky.social · Apr 8

Primary - www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand...
Secondary physics - www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand...
Secondary chemistry - www.stem.org.uk/cpd/ondemand...

Explorify rocks, soils and fossils | STEM

www.stem.org.uk

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STEM Learning @stemlearning.bsky.social · Apr 8

It's not *just* CPD!

We provide teachers and technicians with a safe space to engage in important conversations and build their network -with experts and educators alike!

Check out a few of our upcoming Primary and Secondary school educator CPD courses in the comments below 😄

#edusky #eduskyuk

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · Mar 28

An amazing conference in Stoke-on-Trent with the SatC @stem-learning.bosky.social Super partnership of 66 schools- celebrating their collaborative community of highly engaged and informed science leaders and influencers. Subject specific CPD and bespoke mentoring has enabled this team to flourish!

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Dr Jo Science @drjoscience.bsky.social · Mar 10

There's still time to put some last minute things together to celebrate British #ScienceWeek #BSW #bsw2025 Sign up to my mailing list to receive a plan direct to your inbox within 24 hours eepurl.com/gfcZv5

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · Mar 4

Proud to have led my session on Mars Day ESERO today @stemlearning.bsky.social sharing resources, links, hints and tips on how to engage pupils in Mars education #EsoMars #MarsDay25

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · Feb 26

Check out this new, dedicated careers website. An amazing platform to find out about life after school- linking careers advice, experiences, mentoring & more! Feed curiosity, boost confidence, raise aspiration- right in time for #NCW25 Try it destinationstem.org.uk

Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · Feb 24

And so proud to be a Charter Science Teacher myself #ASE #Thankyou

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Feb 24

We’re continuing our support for Chartered Week by shining a light on our members who have achieved CSciTeach, RSci, or RSciTech status!

These recognitions highlight expertise, professionalism, & dedication within science education.

🔗 Hear from our members: ow.ly/HOPc50V5cse

#CharteredWeek

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Kate Sutton 70 @katesutton70.bsky.social · Feb 14

Absolutely love this resource @sciencemuseumldn.bsky.social learning.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/resources/bu... Great for upcoming #BritishScienceWeek #STEMforAll

Build a Dome

Use straws and strong shapes to make a self-supporting dome.

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · Feb 11

In a new economic report published today, The University of Manchester’s far-reaching benefit to the region and to the UK was revealed.

The University of Manchester’s total economic impact on the UK economy in the 2022-23 academic year stood at £7.3 billion.

University of Manchester is economic and social powerhouse of the North in latest impact report

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