Education
Chartered Science Teacher (CSciTeach)
CSciTeach recognises professional expertise in science teaching and learning. Read more
21 October 2010
getstats launched
The Royal Statistical Society has launched a campaign aimed at enabling the public to use and benefit from statistics Read more
05 November 2010- Category:
- Education
- Public benefit
- Society
New registers in science
The Science Council is developing new professional registers for scientists and technicians with the support of the Gatsby Charitable Foundation Read more
16 November 2010- Category:
- Activities
- Education
- Public benefit
Enhancing vocational education - Science Council responds to Wolf Review
The Science Council has welcomed the Wolf Review as an essential and timely review of vocational education. Read more
05 November 2010- Category:
- Education
- Government
- Policy
Careers from Science
A project to raise young peoples’ awareness of the job opportunities available from studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) Read more
02 September 2010
The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists & Engineers Fair
The third Big Bang: UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair took place in London, March 2011, and was attended by over 20,000 young people, parents and teachers. Read more
02 September 2010- Category:
- Education
Scientific opinion on creationism and intelligent design
Darwin's 200th birthday was an opportunity to celebrate Charles Darwin's life and the contribution he made to increasing understanding of the world Read more
02 September 2010Education
The Science Council and Member Bodies education position statements and consultation responses Read more
02 September 2010SCORE
SCORE is a partnership of five organisations and provides a coherent voice on issues in pre-19 science education. Read more
02 September 2010Science Diploma
Science Council's response to the proposed Science Diploma Read more
02 September 2010- Category:
- Education
- Policy
- Science Diploma
- SCORE
Future Morph Planet SciCast Award 2010
On Friday 16th July, The Royal Institution in London played host to the annual SciCast awards ceremony Read more
08 September 2010- Category:
- Activities
- Education
- News
The Browne Report on student finance is published
We respond to Lord Browne's independent review of higher education and student finance. Read more
12 October 2010- Category:
- Education
- Government
- News
- Reports
Future Morph launched
Future Morph website launched to help address problems of perception about careers options available from studying science. Read more
07 November 2008Difficulty response tarnishes A-level gold standard
New research showing that some A-level subjects are harder than others tarnishes UCAS point-scoring system which treats all subjects as equally difficult says the science community Read more
01 July 2008"I'm a scientist get me out of here" presentation
This is the presentation given by the Director and Producer of "I'm a scientist get me out of here" on 11th November at the Science Council. Read more
16 November 2010
"I'm a scientist get me out of here" now looking for scientists
Getting scientists and school students talking Read more
01 December 2010- Category:
- Education
- Events
- Public benefit
Applying Science resources DVD
All secondary schools have been sent a set of case studies and lesson plans showcasing apprentices and FE students. Read more
17 December 2010- Category:
- Education
Future Morph is now on Twitter
Follow Future Morph at @future_morph to hear all about where studying science and maths can take you Read more
11 January 2011
Science careers far broader than parents perceive
A survey launched by TV scientist Brian Cox today, reveals that almost a third of parents have no idea about the jobs available in medicine, science and engineering. Read more
03 February 2011
Informing A level choice
The Russell Group of universities has launched a guide for young people outlining advice on A level choices Read more
04 February 2011
Hidden Science Map
It is a Google Map of the UK (and the rest of the world) pinned with science people, organisations, and large team photos pinned with profile pins we are calling 'place-portraits'. Read more
21 February 2011- Category:
- Activities
- Education
- STEM
10 types of scientist – science jobs are not all the same
Diana Garnham identifies 10 types of scientist. Read more
15 March 2011- Category:
- Education
- Science careers
National Curriculum Review
The Science Council responds to the call for evidence highlighting multi-disciplinary working and the value of practical learning. Read more
14 April 2011- Category:
- Education
Practical experiments in school science
The Science Council responds to the House of Commons Science & Technology Committee Inquiry Read more
26 April 2011
Practical experiments in school science
The Science Council reponds to the Select Committee inquiry Read more
27 May 2011
Medical Science theme for May
From Sunday 1st May the Hidden Science action on the Orange ‘Do Some Good’ app has the new theme of Medical Science. Read more
03 May 2011
Hidden Science Map is launched to schools
With a while before the holidays and over 700 pins on the map it’s time to tell schools about the latest big thing in careers information Read more
17 May 2011
Secret World of Microbes
Society of General Microbiology publish new resources for school science Read more
24 June 2011- Category:
- Education
Hidden Science goes sporty
From Friday 1st July the Hidden Science action on the ‘Do Some Good’ app will be covering all things related to sport. Read more
28 June 2011
Report on GCSE science examinations
Through SCORE, the Science Council commissioned a series of studies on the GCSE science examinations. This final report summarise the findings of all three studies Read more
19 July 2011- Category:
- Education
Hidden Science goes travelling
As schools break up for the summer holidays the Hidden Science action will be focused on Travel & Tourism during August Read more
04 August 2011
Back to School: Top Ten Tips for Parents
Helping your children choose their school subjects and the Top Ten websites to get you started Read more
24 August 2011
Understanding why women and girls don’t progress in STEM in Wales
TBR and the Science Council are pleased to announce that they are working with Chwarae Teg to undertake important research in the area of career paths for women Read more
06 September 2011
Understanding why women and girls don’t progress in STEM in Wales
The Science Council and TBR will be working together with Chwarae Teg to undertake research around career paths for women Read more
06 September 2011
Science is a practical subject
The Science and Technology Committee publishes Practical Experiments Report Read more
14 September 2011- Category:
- Education
- Government
We’re all talking about Earth Science in October
This year, for the first time, the Geological Society is organising the UK’s first Earth Science Week from 10 - 17 October 2011 Read more
30 September 2011
Disaster for December
Fire service crew managers, disaster management planners and humanitarian architects are just some of the jobs related to this theme that we are asking users to consider Read more
01 December 2011- Category:
- Education
Share, Talk, Learn Chemistry
New online area for chemistry education resources is launched by the Royal Society of Chemistry Read more
17 January 2012
Beyond Medicine interview winner
Amy Hughes from Rushcliffe School in Nottingham beat over 100 entries to win the Future Morph competition Read more
17 January 2012- Category:
- Education