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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · 1d

Biology bursaries are slashed... that will mean an uptick in people applying for chemistry bursaries and using their transcripts to suggest they have enough chemistry content to warrant being considered a chemistry trainee....
schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-swings-a...

Teacher training bursaries cut after recruitment pick-up

Major cuts have been made to teacher training incentives - including for shortage subjects such as maths and fore

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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 14d

For learners making the jump from primary to secondary science, studying neutralisation and pH is often one of their first experiences seeing 'real' chemistry in action. Discover how to make it memorable👇
edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways...
#iteachchem #chemed

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · 14d

Issue 4, 2025 of @cerp.rsc.org is published with our cover art takung centre stage. Hugely grateful to former UG project student Maha for her fantastic illustration of our paper.
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 14d

🧪 Go beyond the basics of teaching neutralisation and pH – use @doc-kristy.bsky.social's approaches to make this topic engaging for your 11–14s:
edu.rsc.org/ideas/5-ways...
#chemistry #chemed

5 ways to teach neutralisation and pH

Teacher-tested approaches to build 11-14 students' basic understanding of acids, alkalis and indicators

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · 25d

Autumn is nearly here so it's time to get out the autumn decs... I can't resist pumpkins...

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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · 27d

📉 GCSE chemistry entries are down for the first time in years. Spot the trend and find out why it matters 🔗 edu.rsc.org/opinion/why-...
#iteachchem

Why are fewer students entering GCSE chemistry?

And will this lead to fewer specialist science teachers?

edu.rsc.org

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · 28d

Yes commutable is very different depending on where you live. Students can commute from a considerable distance away to Manchester via public transport but that's more of an issue if you live in Cumbria where the local uni isn't far away but transport is bad

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · 28d

I don't think there is a strict definition... not surprised you have frozen spots in Ireland. Tbh we have them in the UK too but have been used to a varied and geographically spread HE landscape and now that's been disrupted by closures of depts this has all come to light

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Education in Chemistry @rsc-eic.bsky.social · Sep 8

Do you teach AQA GCSE or A-level? Share this opportunity with your learners 👇

AQA @aqaeducation.bsky.social · Sep 8

Applications for the Student Advisory Group are now open!

If you are a learner, or know a learner, who is keen to help us make key decisions about the future of exams, we want to hear from you!

Applications close at 5pm on 22 September. Apply now > www.aqa.org.uk/news/aqa-stu...

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Sep 8

I remember the days of modular exams well.. endless resits, content forgotten once the exam was done even though understanding was needed for other topics, interruption of teaching for revision for modules and mocks

Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · Aug 29

🧠 Modular exams could support student wellbeing – but must be carefully balanced with curriculum depth and manageability. Regulators should explore this on a nation-by-nation basis. #StudentWellbeing #EducationPolicy #ChemSky #EduSky

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · Sep 5

Rayner is absolute class. She's been a bit silly in organising her taxes, but that's not why they hate her. They hate her because she did not know her place.

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Chemistry World @chemistryworld.com · Sep 4

With social media site Bluesky growing in popularity among academics, a new study has revealed how it measures up against X when it comes to sharing and promoting scientific research.

Science content on Bluesky attracts more engagement and originality than on X

New social media site is proving better for sharing research findings

www.chemistryworld.com

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Sep 3

Also labs are a journey, in a school context the lab I am teaching tomorrow, introducing recrystallisation and mpt = not problem solving l, next week, choosing a solvent for recrystallising an unknown = a bit of problem solving but i can't go straight to lab 2.

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Sep 2

Our timetabling software feeds into Outlook. I don't know what it is though.

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

Yesterday we launched our new report on the physics teacher shortage at IOP HQ in London. Charles Tracy shared key findings, followed by a panel discussion with Jack Worth, Rachel Cave & Hari Rentala - moderated by Dr Judith Hillier - on how to #RetainRecruitRetrain more physics teachers.

Image of panel discussion with panel members (L-R) moderator Dr Judith Hillier, Jack Worth, Rachel Cave and Hari Rentala.

Image of attendees at the 3Rs report launch during the table discussions.

IOP's Senior Advisor Charles Tracy sharing the key findings from the 3Rs report.

Opening address from IOP chief executive Tom Grinyer.

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Institute of Physics @instituteofphysics.bsky.social · Sep 1

We're hiring! Nation Support Coordinator - Scotland.

You'll be supporting staff and committee members in Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland, and building and maintaining member and volunteer relationships across the physics community.

📆 Apply by 7 September.

iopjobs.org/current/vaca...

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Sep 1

I think it's unlikely as it will be part of the offers you make to students.

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Aug 31

Drawing on the work from Cambridge Assessment when I talk to people about curriculum I always say curriculum is human, it is delivered & learned by people, curriculum documentation is only one aspect. In the review of a particular advanced topic we looked at all aspects pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...

Arrows first? – a qualitative exploration of how mechanistic organic chemistry is taught in the A-level curriculum in England

Student difficulties with the curly-arrow model in mechanistic organic chemistry have been the subject of a great deal of research. The inclusion of curly arrow mechanisms in an organic chemistry curr...

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Katherine J. Haxton @kjhaxton.com · Aug 31

Variety in Chemistry #VCE11

Conferences like Variety in Chemistry Education are amazing. More than just people reporting back ideas and initiatives, they actually provide inspiration not simply to mimic the innovations of others, then to build, modify and adapt them to suit your own purpose. But…

Variety in Chemistry #VCE11

Conferences like Variety in Chemistry Education are amazing. More than just people reporting back ideas and initiatives, they actually provide inspiration not simply to mimic the innovations of others, then to build, modify and adapt them to suit your own purpose. But the one thing that occurred to me is that there is no effective means of sharing this information more widely and throughout the year.

kjhaxton.com

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Aug 30

Kristy's campaign for explaining things in very simple terms...!

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Aug 30

Can we have that in plain English please?

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Smita Odedra @drodedra.bsky.social · Aug 30

Really inspiring keynote from @jacquieosborne.bsky.social at #vicephec25 yesterday, time to mull over her padlet of collective career wisdom now!

Katherine I @chesneycat.bsky.social · Aug 28

Padlet link: padlet.com/jmrobson/vic... #vicephec25

VICEPHEC25 wisdom wall

Made with Padlet

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Aug 30

I am sad that that is even still a question in your institution when we have had MChem/MSci chem ed projects for years...

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Aug 30

ICT was replaced by computing in schools, so theoretically they should be better at coding but truthfully they're not.

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · Aug 30

No matter how good the activity it is impossible for people to implement as something else has to go. If Excel data handling was a compulsory part of the course it would be easier but schools prioritise what will be assessed...

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