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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · 22d

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: 24-25th June 2026 #UKSTEMConf26

The 2026 UK Horizons in STEM HE conference will take place at Royal Holloway.This conference is an opportunity for all STEM colleagues to share their insights into teaching innovation, pedagogy, & develop connections across the STEM disciplines.

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · Jul 17

Congratulations to our Horizons in STEM Conference Prize Winners 2025, voted for by our delegates. More information at ukstemconference.com/2025-confere... #UKSTEMConf25

Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · Jul 1

Highlights from last week's 10th Horizons in STEM HE Conference. Talks, poster, workshops, networking - something for everyone @astonuniversity.bsky.social #UKSTEMConf25

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 30

Honoured to present last week at @ukstemconf.bsky.social about the experiences of UK PhD demonstrators, role ambiguity, identity, community bonds, and career implications.

Paper is linked below. Thank you to those who attended the talk and asked questions. It was a great discussion #UKSTEMConf25

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · Jun 26

Day 2 at @ukstemconf.bsky.social 🎉

We're celebrating innovation in STEM during our session with our #LSTeachingInnovationAwards winners, Drs Alexandra Moores & Emma Hargreaves @kent.ac.uk & Dr Juliet Stoltenkamp @uwconline.bsky.social.

We're here all day, so come and say hello at our stand!

Bill and Dr Anna Kirkham from the University of Bedfordshire at the LearnSci stand.

Drs Alexandra Moores & Emma Hargreaves presenting.

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · Jun 25

A great time to connect over a delicious conference dinner at Thinktank Science Museum
#UKSTEMConf25

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 25

Lovely to hear about the history of the conference. Great start to the conference #UKSTEMConf25

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Dr Nikki Dean Marshall @ndeanmarshall.bsky.social · Jun 25

Looking forward to hearing from Sam Johnson about self-efficacy and learning on online introductory STEM modules #UKSTEMConf25

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great first subject talk #UKSTEMConf25 by Sam Johnson. Using the self-efficacy framework to better understand first year students to better. My take homes:
1) mastery is success as well as practice
2) stress is important
3) students need skills/ framework to manage stress and time management

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 25

Kathryn Dudley next up talking about barriers to uptaking a BMS placement #UKSTEMConf25

My take homes:
1) accessibility of BMS placements is important
2) funding is key
3) travel and cost is a close second
4) those with disabilities and those who are carers are less likely to apply

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 25

@annajkirkham.bsky.social starts the lab skills strand with her work on integrating videos into labs.
#ukstemconf25

My take homes are:
1) videos of lab skills can be used by students at different times
2) ask students what videos they'd find helpful
3) film students are great at making videos

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 25

Innovative work from Holly Matthews et al in using card cards to teach health and safety #ukstemconf25

My take homes:
1) These card games are awesome
2) and an open resource

figshare.edgehill.ac.uk/articles/edu...

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Health and Safety Hazard Hunter: A Hazard Symbol Card Game

This interactive card game is designed to teach students about key Health and Safety symbols that they will come across during their studies in Biomedicine, Medicine and/or Chemical Sciences. We also ...

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Alan Goddard @alangoddard.bsky.social · Jun 25

@rossp22.bsky.social from @astonuniversity.bsky.social talking at #UKSTEMConf25 about interprofessional learning.

Dr Ross Pallett talking about interprofessional learning with some nice slides

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Mel Lacey @mellacey.bsky.social · Jun 25

Super excited for the #LSTeachingInnovationAwards #UKstemconf25

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Alan Goddard @alangoddard.bsky.social · Jun 25

Always a nice surprise to be cited in someone's talk (especially when it's not about membrane biochemistry!) #UKSTEMconf25

Antony Lees from BPP giving a talk about co-agency of assessment with students. Slide shows citation to Gough and Goddard

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Alan Goddard @alangoddard.bsky.social · Jun 25

Amazing start to @ukstemconf.bsky.social #UKStemConf25. Nice to hear about the history of the conference and looking forward to the next couple of days.

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · Jun 25

Today is the day! Welcome to everyone who has travelled to Birmingham to join us for the 10th Horizons in STEM HE Conference. Look out for updates and join the conversation with #UKSTEMConf25 @astonuniversity.bsky.social

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · Jun 5

The full programme for the Horizons in STEM HE Conference 2025 at @astonuniversity.bsky.social is now live! Explore what’s in store: ukstemconference.com/2025-confere...
Limited places remain, so registration has been extended to 10th June. Don’t miss out! #UKSTEMConf25

2025 Conference Programme

The Horizons in STEM higher education conference 2025 will be held at Aston University, Birmingham, 25-26 June. Please scroll down for the programme overview. The detailed programme and conference …

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · Jun 2

Just 2 days left to register for Horizons in STEM HE Conference 2025! Please join us at Aston University, Birmingham, on 25-26th June 2025. #UKSTEMConf25 @astonuniversity.bsky.social ukstemconference.com/2025-confere...

2025 Conference Programme

The Horizons in STEM higher education conference 2025 will be held at Aston University, Birmingham, 25-26 June. Please scroll down for the programme overview. The detailed programme and conference …

ukstemconference.com

Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · May 20

Pleased to welcome the Society for Natural Sciences @socnatsci.bsky.social as a sponsor of the Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference 2025 at @astonuniversity.bsky.social .

@socnatsci.bsky.social champions interdisciplinary science education and educator collaboration - www.socnatsci.org

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · May 20

Thrilled to have DigitalEd sponsoring the Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference 2025 at @astonuniversity.bsky.social

Their platform, Möbius, enables personalised maths learning, engaging lessons, and powerful assessment tools - digitaled.com

Home - DigitalEd

DigitalEd's digital platform Möbius, is the most innovative and comprehensive learning platform for higher ed STEM education.

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · May 19

LearnSci are internationally recognised innovators in technology-enhanced learning for science. By combining science education expertise with interactive web technologies, they transform practical skill development—supporting over 200 academic departments worldwide @learnsci.com !

#UKSTEMConf25

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · May 19

Delighted to welcome @learnsci.com as a sponsor of Horizons in STEM 2025 at @astonuniversity.bsky.social .

LearnSci enhances science education with digital tools that build practical skills and support 200+ academic departments worldwide. Check them out at learnsci.com! #UKSTEMConf25

Digital Learning Solutions for STEM Courses | LearnSci

Engage Students With Transformative Digital Tools. Build Scientific Skills in Higher Education. Lab Simulation Software & Smart Worksheets by LearnSci.

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · May 19

Cengage is a leading provider of higher education course materials—textbooks, online learning platforms, and digital study tools.

They help instructors, learners, and institutions thrive with resources built around their needs.

At Cengage, they're here for you! Check them out - cengage.uk #cengage

Cengage - The Leading Provider of Higher Education Course Materials

Cengage helps higher education instructors, learners and institutions thrive with course materials built around their needs. At Cengage, we’re here for you.

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Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference @ukstemconf.bsky.social · May 19

We're excited to welcome Cengage as a sponsor of the Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference 2025 at @astonuniversity.bsky.social!

As a leading provider of textbooks, digital tools, and learning platforms, Cengage supports teaching and learning across higher education - cengage.uk #cengage

Cengage - The Leading Provider of Higher Education Course Materials

Cengage helps higher education instructors, learners and institutions thrive with course materials built around their needs. At Cengage, we’re here for you.

cengage.uk