Richard Brock
@rbrockphysics.bsky.social
Lecturer in Science Education
@KingsECS @crestem_kcl
Interested in quantitative methods (https://richardabrock.github.io/DOCTR/), the nature of scientific understanding, and telling stories about physics
@KingsECS @crestem_kcl
Interested in quantitative methods (https://richardabrock.github.io/DOCTR/), the nature of scientific understanding, and telling stories about physics
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Do you work as a secondary/FE science teacher in the UK?
Have you seen this? 👀
If you can spare the time, please fill in this short survey 👇
https://loom.ly/7wjcLiQ
Have you seen this? 👀
If you can spare the time, please fill in this short survey 👇
https://loom.ly/7wjcLiQ
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Do you work as a secondary/FE science teacher in the UK?
Have you seen this? 👀
If you can spare the time, please fill in this short survey 👇
https://loom.ly/7wjcLiQ
Have you seen this? 👀
If you can spare the time, please fill in this short survey 👇
https://loom.ly/7wjcLiQ
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If anyone wants any information on the scholarship or the MA STEM Education, feel free to give me a shout. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and was so pleased to graduate two weeks ago.
The Wipro MA STEM Education scholarships are now open for students starting the programme in September 2026.
STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees.
For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees.
For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
STEM Education Teacher Scholarship 2026-27
King's College London is pleased to offer the STEM Education Teacher Scholarship worth up to 70% of 13 students' tuition fees.
www.kcl.ac.uk
January 31, 2026 at 11:35 PM
If anyone wants any information on the scholarship or the MA STEM Education, feel free to give me a shout. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and was so pleased to graduate two weeks ago.
A final call for applications for our KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme which closes on Monday - details for students to apply are below:
If you know any physics teachers or female Y12 students, please pass on this link to advertise the KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme - an outreach programme to support girls' interest in optics and studying physics at university - applications are now open: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
Optics Ambassador Scheme 2026 | King's College London
Girls interested in physics can upskill in optics and learn how to share what they've learned with younger pupils
www.kcl.ac.uk
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 AM
A final call for applications for our KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme which closes on Monday - details for students to apply are below:
With Wonyong Park and the ASE, we are running a survey on science teachers' use of research to inform teaching.
If you are a science teacher, please consider taking 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Participants may opt into a prize draw.
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you are a science teacher, please consider taking 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Participants may opt into a prize draw.
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
January 15, 2026 at 8:09 AM
With Wonyong Park and the ASE, we are running a survey on science teachers' use of research to inform teaching.
If you are a science teacher, please consider taking 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Participants may opt into a prize draw.
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
If you are a science teacher, please consider taking 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Participants may opt into a prize draw.
southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
This sounds amazing!
Shout out to *physics teachers* in/near London - bring your students to our free talk next Tues to hear Giovanna shed light on the latest exoplanet research. Talk starts 16:30 with optional science activities before 🔭 @ogdentrust.bsky.social @crestem.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics
Happy New Year all - we're celebrating with a talk!🥳
Join Ariel PI Giovanna Tinetti for her lecture at the @kingsnmes.bsky.social Annual Physics Schools lecture!
🗓️: 13 January 2026
🕑: 15:15 to 18:00
🗺️: Edmond J Safra LT, KCL Strand
🔗: More info & registration here www.kcl.ac.uk/events/annua...
Join Ariel PI Giovanna Tinetti for her lecture at the @kingsnmes.bsky.social Annual Physics Schools lecture!
🗓️: 13 January 2026
🕑: 15:15 to 18:00
🗺️: Edmond J Safra LT, KCL Strand
🔗: More info & registration here www.kcl.ac.uk/events/annua...
January 6, 2026 at 3:37 PM
This sounds amazing!
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Fascinating example of data that we didn't know we had - organ tuning notes show climate changes www.theguardian.com/environment/... cc @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social
Organ-tuning books in English churches provide notes on a warming climate
Researchers have realised the records are a ‘goldmine’ to study changes in environmental conditions
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Fascinating example of data that we didn't know we had - organ tuning notes show climate changes www.theguardian.com/environment/... cc @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social
If you know any physics teachers or female Y12 students, please pass on this link to advertise the KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme - an outreach programme to support girls' interest in optics and studying physics at university - applications are now open: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
Optics Ambassador Scheme 2026 | King's College London
Girls interested in physics can upskill in optics and learn how to share what they've learned with younger pupils
www.kcl.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 PM
If you know any physics teachers or female Y12 students, please pass on this link to advertise the KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme - an outreach programme to support girls' interest in optics and studying physics at university - applications are now open: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
The Wipro MA STEM Education scholarships are now open for students starting the programme in September 2026.
STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees.
For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees.
For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
STEM Education Teacher Scholarship 2026-27
King's College London is pleased to offer the STEM Education Teacher Scholarship worth up to 70% of 13 students' tuition fees.
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 17, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The Wipro MA STEM Education scholarships are now open for students starting the programme in September 2026.
STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees.
For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees.
For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
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The next CRESTEM seminar takes place on the 12th November 2025 14:30 to 15:30 in G/8 of the Waterloo Bridge Wing.
Michele Mele will explore the stories of some remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history. For more information and to register see:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/blind...
Michele Mele will explore the stories of some remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history. For more information and to register see:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/blind...
Blind Scientists from Past to Present: snapshots of their lives and impact | King's College London
Dr Michele Mele explores the stories of remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history.
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 9:59 AM
The next CRESTEM seminar takes place on the 12th November 2025 14:30 to 15:30 in G/8 of the Waterloo Bridge Wing.
Michele Mele will explore the stories of some remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history. For more information and to register see:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/blind...
Michele Mele will explore the stories of some remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history. For more information and to register see:
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/blind...
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New article: Children’s Perception of the World of Technology: Through the Lens of Heidegger
Children found technology distracted them from connecting with nature, relating to others and themselves
@drjessicahamer.bsky.social
supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Children found technology distracted them from connecting with nature, relating to others and themselves
@drjessicahamer.bsky.social
supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Children’s Perception of the World of Technology: Through the Lens of Heidegger - Philosophy & Technology
Analysis of student engagement with technology has mainly focused on physical and mental health, predominantly overlooking deeper philosophical issues. Through the analysis of four focus groups (child...
link.springer.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:55 AM
New article: Children’s Perception of the World of Technology: Through the Lens of Heidegger
Children found technology distracted them from connecting with nature, relating to others and themselves
@drjessicahamer.bsky.social
supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Children found technology distracted them from connecting with nature, relating to others and themselves
@drjessicahamer.bsky.social
supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
My academic group at KCL, the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM), is recruiting a 0.4 lecturer in chemistry education. The role starts in January so has a relatively short application period: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/124385-...
Lecturer in Chemistry Education | King's College London
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My academic group at KCL, the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM), is recruiting a 0.4 lecturer in chemistry education. The role starts in January so has a relatively short application period: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/124385-...
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The 1st of these online workshops for ⭐SCIENCE / MATHS TEACHERS ⭐ is THIS THURS! Prof Jeanne Wilson is fab & has a knack for explaining neutrinos while nailing tricky questions!
Pls share 👇🏻
@crestem.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social #iteachphysics #sciteachuk #physicsed @hookean.bsky.social
Pls share 👇🏻
@crestem.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social #iteachphysics #sciteachuk #physicsed @hookean.bsky.social
SCIENCE TEACHERS! Join our physics researchers for one-hour online workshops on ⚛️NEUTRINOS⚛️ - tiny particles that make beta decay work & are whizzing right through you right now - including neutrino activities for GCSE teaching!
💻Online
📅5 & 19 June
🕒4-5pm
More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/teach...
💻Online
📅5 & 19 June
🕒4-5pm
More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/teach...
Teacher workshops: understanding neutrinos
Two free online workshops for GCSE teachers to support them to deliver classroom activities on the topic of neutrinos.
www.kcl.ac.uk
June 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The 1st of these online workshops for ⭐SCIENCE / MATHS TEACHERS ⭐ is THIS THURS! Prof Jeanne Wilson is fab & has a knack for explaining neutrinos while nailing tricky questions!
Pls share 👇🏻
@crestem.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social #iteachphysics #sciteachuk #physicsed @hookean.bsky.social
Pls share 👇🏻
@crestem.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social #iteachphysics #sciteachuk #physicsed @hookean.bsky.social
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Coming tomorrow... Revising Physics with Key Stage 3 (ages 10-14) Thomas, Robin, and Rosie have managed to gather together as a trio to share their ideas. #iteachphysics
June 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Coming tomorrow... Revising Physics with Key Stage 3 (ages 10-14) Thomas, Robin, and Rosie have managed to gather together as a trio to share their ideas. #iteachphysics
Are you a mathematics teacher in the UK?
Or do you work in a job that requires the regular use of mathematics?
Or do you work in a job that requires the regular use of mathematics?
May 22, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Are you a mathematics teacher in the UK?
Or do you work in a job that requires the regular use of mathematics?
Or do you work in a job that requires the regular use of mathematics?
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The Scope SEND project funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org was launched today!
Dr. Susana Castro-Kemp @scastrokemp.bsky.social and collaborators provided an overview of the project and shared initial insights from their ongoing research.
Find out more about this important work: scopesend.com/home
Dr. Susana Castro-Kemp @scastrokemp.bsky.social and collaborators provided an overview of the project and shared initial insights from their ongoing research.
Find out more about this important work: scopesend.com/home
April 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Scope SEND project funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org was launched today!
Dr. Susana Castro-Kemp @scastrokemp.bsky.social and collaborators provided an overview of the project and shared initial insights from their ongoing research.
Find out more about this important work: scopesend.com/home
Dr. Susana Castro-Kemp @scastrokemp.bsky.social and collaborators provided an overview of the project and shared initial insights from their ongoing research.
Find out more about this important work: scopesend.com/home
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We are conducting a survey exploring the use of making activities in formal STEM education. We are interested in hearing from STEM teachers of learners aged 5-18 based in England, regardless of whether they currently employ making activities in their teaching.
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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April 30, 2025 at 9:46 PM
We are conducting a survey exploring the use of making activities in formal STEM education. We are interested in hearing from STEM teachers of learners aged 5-18 based in England, regardless of whether they currently employ making activities in their teaching.
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
It was a pleasure to talk about the pros and cons of telling stories with @physicstp.bsky.social. The discussion was based on a project funded by the IOP with @benrogersedu.bsky.social and @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social We tried not to get too distracted by stories to focus on their value in teaching.
Effective StoryTelling in Physics is live! @rbrockphysics.bsky.social shares his wisdom on how stories, when used judiciously, can both enrich learning and bring joy to teaching. #iteachphysics
April 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM
It was a pleasure to talk about the pros and cons of telling stories with @physicstp.bsky.social. The discussion was based on a project funded by the IOP with @benrogersedu.bsky.social and @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social We tried not to get too distracted by stories to focus on their value in teaching.
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This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for this online physics programme for Y12-13s - applications close on Monday!
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @isaacphysics.org @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @isaacphysics.org @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics
VERY excited to launch a brand new series of ONLINE MASTERCLASSES for students in Y12-13 👇
🌟The Invisible Universe🌟
📅 5 weeks from 24 Apr
👩🎓 Y12-13s interested in going beyond classroom physics
💰 Free
💻 Online
For more information & to sign up:
🌟The Invisible Universe🌟
📅 5 weeks from 24 Apr
👩🎓 Y12-13s interested in going beyond classroom physics
💰 Free
💻 Online
For more information & to sign up:
April 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for this online physics programme for Y12-13s - applications close on Monday!
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @isaacphysics.org @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @isaacphysics.org @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics
Are you interested in studying for a PhD in science education? In @crestem.bsky.social we have two scholarship now open - the Ros Driver (for science education) and the Bernard Dawson scholarships. More information here: www.kcl.ac.uk/ecs/research...
Scholarships in CRESTEM | School of Education, Communication & Society | King’s College London
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www.kcl.ac.uk
March 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Are you interested in studying for a PhD in science education? In @crestem.bsky.social we have two scholarship now open - the Ros Driver (for science education) and the Bernard Dawson scholarships. More information here: www.kcl.ac.uk/ecs/research...
A reminder that applications are still open for the KCL Optics Summer 2025 for Y12 girls - please share the link with interested students and teachers. The deadline is the 23rd of April: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
Optics Summer School 2025
A free, multi-day event for Year 12 girls to learn more about optics, with information about studying physics at university and advice on how to apply.
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
A reminder that applications are still open for the KCL Optics Summer 2025 for Y12 girls - please share the link with interested students and teachers. The deadline is the 23rd of April: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
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Do stories in science lessons help learning? @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social
and my new paper in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching explores the impact of stories in science lessons. See the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
and my new paper in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching explores the impact of stories in science lessons. See the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
The Effect of Seductive Details on Knowledge Retention in Physics Videos: A Mixed Methods Study
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March 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Do stories in science lessons help learning? @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social
and my new paper in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching explores the impact of stories in science lessons. See the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
and my new paper in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching explores the impact of stories in science lessons. See the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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Join us for the King’s 🌟 Physics Teacher Conference 🌟 - a day of scintillating talks and discussions on the latest research & most exciting physics topics.
📌 In person, central London
📆 3 July
💰 Free
🍕 Lunch provided
More info & registration: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/physi...
📌 In person, central London
📆 3 July
💰 Free
🍕 Lunch provided
More info & registration: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/physi...
March 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Join us for the King’s 🌟 Physics Teacher Conference 🌟 - a day of scintillating talks and discussions on the latest research & most exciting physics topics.
📌 In person, central London
📆 3 July
💰 Free
🍕 Lunch provided
More info & registration: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/physi...
📌 In person, central London
📆 3 July
💰 Free
🍕 Lunch provided
More info & registration: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/physi...
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Another great FREE event for secondary students at King's! Please share with any teachers/schools you know.
#EduSky #STEMeducation
#EduSky #STEMeducation
Secondary school students, join us at our first-ever Annual Informatics Schools Lecture! Prof. Michael Kölling will take you behind the scenes in the life of a software developer, going beyond typical stereotypes you hear in the media!💻😀
📆 Tue 6 May
📍 King's Strand Campus
🎟️ FREE!
📆 Tue 6 May
📍 King's Strand Campus
🎟️ FREE!
Annual Informatics Schools Lecture: A day in the life of a software developer
An exciting informatics lecture for secondary students, from Professor Michael Kölling.
loom.ly
March 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Another great FREE event for secondary students at King's! Please share with any teachers/schools you know.
#EduSky #STEMeducation
#EduSky #STEMeducation
For any mathematics education colleagues - the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM) at KCL are now advertising for a reader in mathematics education: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/110048-...
Reader in Mathematics Education
www.kcl.ac.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM
For any mathematics education colleagues - the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM) at KCL are now advertising for a reader in mathematics education: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/110048-...
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Delighted to be hosting this online outreach series! ⚛🌌✨
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/onlin...
Open to Y12&13s, but keen Y10-11 also welcome.
Please share!
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social
@hookean.bsky.social @helenrey.bsky.social
#iteachphysics #chatphysics
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/onlin...
Open to Y12&13s, but keen Y10-11 also welcome.
Please share!
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social
@hookean.bsky.social @helenrey.bsky.social
#iteachphysics #chatphysics
VERY excited to launch a brand new series of ONLINE MASTERCLASSES for students in Y12-13 👇
🌟The Invisible Universe🌟
📅 5 weeks from 24 Apr
👩🎓 Y12-13s interested in going beyond classroom physics
💰 Free
💻 Online
For more information & to sign up:
🌟The Invisible Universe🌟
📅 5 weeks from 24 Apr
👩🎓 Y12-13s interested in going beyond classroom physics
💰 Free
💻 Online
For more information & to sign up:
March 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Delighted to be hosting this online outreach series! ⚛🌌✨
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/onlin...
Open to Y12&13s, but keen Y10-11 also welcome.
Please share!
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social
@hookean.bsky.social @helenrey.bsky.social
#iteachphysics #chatphysics
www.kcl.ac.uk/events/onlin...
Open to Y12&13s, but keen Y10-11 also welcome.
Please share!
@ogdentrust.bsky.social @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social
@hookean.bsky.social @helenrey.bsky.social
#iteachphysics #chatphysics