ASE annual conference 2024

As I reflect on the opporchancities*, projects and adventures of 2023, I’m kicking off 2024 at the Association for Science Education (ASE) conference this week. This year, the ASE conference is being held at The University of Northampton and tickets are still...

Let’s Celebrate International Microorganism Day!

Calling all curious young (or old!) scientists! Today, we’re going to embark on an exciting adventure into the tiny world of microorganisms as we celebrate International Microorganism Day. šŸŒšŸ”¬ On this day (17th September) in 1683, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek...

Great Science Share for Schools 2023

Have you signed up for The Great Science Share for Schools 2023 yet to inspire your pupils to Ask-Investigate-Share their scientific questions? Great Science Share The Great Science Share for Schools (GSSfS) is a FREE annual campaign encouraging children to ask...

ASE conference 2023

***Updated to include some reflections from the conference*** As usual, the ASE conference this year – the first time back in person for three years, hooray! – was an incredible jam-packed experience of inspiration, ideas, thinking, reflecting, meeting,...

Science Capital

Science Capital – and how to fill children’s science capital ‘backpacks’ – is often talked about in classrooms, staff rooms, at conferences and in professional development sessions. The concept of science capital is rooted in making...

New SuperQuesters STEM adventure book!

A brand new book kicks off the SuperQuesters series of STEM adventures for children this week. Conceived by STEM-thusiasts Lisa Moss and Dr Thomas Bernard – a wife and husband team who founded QuestFriendz after the birth of their twin daughters when they...

Careers in STEM

I’ve collated loads of good stuff to bring real life science alive, make relevant and meaningful links and raise science capital with these STEM careers resources: ***STEM Careers Book News*** I’m writing a book for children about diverse STEM careers with...

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. There are myriad resources to showcase the wonderful contributions of women and girls in science and STEM subjects. If you’re looking for some inspiration, take a look below: You will also...