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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 12h

Today sees the launch of a new report on the ‘State of Primary Science in the UK’ commissioned by the Primary Science Teaching Trust (PSTT) with The Ogden Trust and SEERIH (The University of Manchester), and supported by the Comino Foundation.

👉https://ow.ly/ZvnN50X8lxu

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 14h

Frontier Science at ASE Annual Conference 2026!

Don’t miss Professor Lucy Cragg’s fascinating talk on Executive Functions, the cognitive skills that help us stay focused, think flexibly, and work towards goals.

🎟️ Book tickets now: https://ow.ly/kYwS50X5s7L

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 1d

🧠 Join us for a 30-min online session on Formative Assessment in Science!

🔹 Secondary: GCSE & A level focus with Jon Scott
🔹 Primary: Classroom strategies with Sarah Earle

📚 Free for ASE members & open nationally.

Book now! https://ow.ly/6xvR50X70jw

#ScienceEducation

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 1d

Calling all ECTs & trainees! 👋

Join the ASE Southern Counties for an Idea Share event — swap your top teaching resources & websites, and hear new ideas from others!

Hosted by Toby Evans 💡

Don’t miss out — book today! https://ow.ly/Yepc50X70MO

#ECT #ScienceEducation

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 2d

ASE is proud to be part of the Gender Pathways event hosted by EngineeringUK at the Royal Academy of Engineering today. We will be using our experience and expertise from ASE Inclusion programmes to help drive this important work forward. #genderpathways
https://ow.ly/2Z9k50X6WRs

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 2d

Join us at the ASE Annual Conference 2026!

We’ve got something for everyone. Including a Teacher Developers Keynote with Jon Hutchinson diving into the Curriculum Review.

📅 8–10 Jan | 📍 University of Nottingham
👉 https://ow.ly/9Gn850WQgxc

#ASEConf2026

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 6d

Check out our latest open access article: a special editorial from the ASE Teacher Developers Conference. Dive into keynote summaries and attendee reflections that capture the energy, insights, and impact of the day.

🔗 Read it now: ow.ly/A5H950X4fNj

#TeacherDevelopers

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 8d

🧪 Technicians—#ASEConf2026 is for you!

📅 Fri 9 Jan = a whole day of technician-dedicated sessions at the UK’s largest science education conference.

✨ Don’t miss this chance to connect & grow.
👉 Book now: ow.ly/WU1r50WTJ5P

#ASEConf2026

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 15d

We are delighted to have won the Teacher Tapp Gold Award in the September Brand Tracker! Each month Teacher Tapp polls over 10,000 teachers on their awareness, usage and recommendation of 30 education brands. #TeacherTapp

Find out more about ASE Membership ow.ly/yfwW50X0FJ0

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 27d

One of the best things about the ASE Annual Conference isn’t just the amazing sessions, social events, or exhibition.. it’s the people. 🙌

📅 8–10 Jan 2026 | 📍 University of Nottingham
🎟️ ow.ly/wsgm50WQjF4

#ASEConf2026

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 28d

UCL’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Education, work ASE have supported, have released a policy proposal setting out their vision for embedding more climate change and nature education in the curriculum. See our story: www.ase.org.uk/news/ucl-rep...

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · 29d

Science teaching staff warn they are struggling to deliver practical lessons, is the main headline from the publication today of the 2025 Science Teaching Survey.

Read more on the report and ASE's work to support technicians and teachers www.ase.org.uk/news/science...

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Sep 8

Kicking off #ASEConf2026 on Day 1: Professor Louise Archer delivers the Presidential Address.

Reflecting on the past year & exploring future challenges for science education, with a focus on resolution.

🎟 Book your tickets: ow.ly/Ln5J50WPwyN

#ASEConf2026

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Sep 3

🎟 Don’t miss it – tickets for #ASEConf2026 are LIVE!

220+ sessions, exhibitions, networking & more 🚀

🌟 Members = Early Bird discounts
💡 Join from £45/£25 & save today!

🔗 ow.ly/3Pm550WPnoH

#ASEConf2026

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Sep 2

ASE welcomes the IoP’s comprehensive report on Recruitment, Retention and Retraining of physics teachers in England, issues which have been in crisis for many years. We support the report’s recommendations for the Government to develop long term holistic planning to address these issues.

Institute of Physics @instituteofphysics.bsky.social · Sep 2

The data from our 3Rs report is clear and we are seeing the consequences in classrooms across the country.  (2/2)

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚀 Tickets for ASE Annual Conference 2026 are live! ow.ly/EbZi50WP5q8

Don’t miss keynote Prof. Anu Ojha OBE on Space – Challenges & Opportunities in the Century of Change.

🌌 Book now for workshops, networking & inspiration!

🎟️ #ASEConf2026 #SciEd

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎉 The ASE Annual Conference 2026 is BACK! 🎉
📅 8–10 Jan | 📍 Uni of Nottingham

🐦 Tickets are now live. Members get early bird rates!
✨ Check the full programme (or our highlights if you’re short on time) & book now: ow.ly/pNQe50WOYwx

#ASEConf2026 #SciEd

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 New teachers: Your first 2 years of ASE membership are on us!

Practical resources, expert CPD & a supportive community.

Find out more & sign up today 👉 ow.ly/NgPK50WIPOV

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Aug 14

Congratulations to all the students who have now received their Level 3 qualifications. We recognise the huge efforts of our members in supporting and preparing students for their assessments. Please see our summary response to the 2025 results. www.ase.org.uk/news/2025-po...

2025 Post 16 Exam Results Summary

www.ase.org.uk

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚀 Future Science Teachers: Join ASE for FREE!
If you’re in your first years of teacher training, you can get two years of ASE membership at no cost.

✅ Free/discounted CPD
✅ Teaching resources & support
✅ Networking with science educators

🔗 Join now: ow.ly/Xnw950WFNuJ

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maryhgagen @maryhgagen.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thanks so much to the team at School Science Review for the chance to write about climate communication, directionally motivated reasoning and why deficit approach climate outreach just doesn’t work . If you’re looking to change hearts and minds on climate , have a read .

Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Jul 28

Take a moment to explore this open access gem from the latest SSR 📘

Mary Gagen explores how students’ beliefs & life experiences shape their interpretation of climate info—and why empathy matters when teaching climate science.

🌍 Read now: ow.ly/5CFq50WvWzx

#ASEjournals

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Jul 28

Take a moment to explore this open access gem from the latest SSR 📘

Mary Gagen explores how students’ beliefs & life experiences shape their interpretation of climate info—and why empathy matters when teaching climate science.

🌍 Read now: ow.ly/5CFq50WvWzx

#ASEjournals

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Jul 23

🆕 The latest issue of School Science Review is out now!

Featuring:
🔹 TIMSS insights for Y9
🔹 Climate change comms
🔹 Nature of science misconceptions
🔹 A ready-to-use classroom activity

📖 Read here 👉 ow.ly/yfmm50WtlpQ

#ASESSR #SciEd #SecondaryScience #ASEJournals

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Jul 17

We're proud to announce the latest professional registration awards, granted at the July 2025 Registration Board! 🎉

Curious about becoming professionally registered yourself? 🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/RUFL50Wqvpk

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Association for Science Education @associationscied.bsky.social · Jul 15

🧪 A fantastic day at Bolton School for the ASE Technicians Conference! Inspiring sessions from @SimonQuinnell on leadership & @RebeccaDaniels on microscale chemistry. Big thanks to all who joined! Read more: Read more: ow.ly/zpSe50WpTXk

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