All articles by Education in Chemistry – Page 18
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NewsKeeping pace with technology
Sara Hennessy of Cambridge University has looked at ways that teachers can integrate ICT into their teaching of science
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NewsSqueeze harder for fresher milk
High pressure processing could shake up the taste of long-life milk
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NewsNew Salters' teaching fellowships
In November at an awards ceremony held in London the Salters' Institute awarded its first-ever chemistry teacher fellowships to Sandra Clinton, Adrian Guy and Karen Tann.
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NewsRSC to launch e-mentoring scheme for students
From the end of this month school and college students will have the opportunity to receive up-to-date information and advice on studying chemistry in HE and careers in chemistry through a new e-mentoring scheme run by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
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NewsControversy in class
Ralph Levinson of the Institute of Education, London, has developed a useful model that provides a framework for teachers to use when teaching controversial socio-scientific issues in schools
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NewsC:TNG to offer Chemistry at Work events
An RSC Chemistry at Work event for 14-19-year olds, held in November, marked the launch of a two-year project to expand these events in England
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NewsHE science centre opens
In November London Metropolitan University opened the doors of its new £30 million science centre which is home to the Superlab, a state-of-the-art teaching lab with room for 280 students
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NewsHEFCE finds more cash
In November the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) announced an extra £75m for university science teaching over the next three years
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NewsBologna in sight?
The House of Commons Education and Skills Select Committee launched an inquiry in November into the Bologna Process and its potential impact on UK HE
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NewsScottish Parliament looks ahead
Over 300 people came together in Edinburgh, in November, to discuss and debate the key scientific issues that will face the next Scottish Parliament and Scottish Executive from May 2007 to 2011
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NewsPupils' views about science
A study has been carried out to look at pupils' opinions about science and technology
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NewsRSC teaching awards 2007
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is inviting nominations for the 2007 round of its two annual teaching awards
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NewsRolls-Royce prize to reward teamwork
Enter the Rolls-Royce Science Prize competition for the chance to win up to £20,000 to invest in science education
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NewsForum for science learning doctors
Science teachers are invited to join a web-based discussion forum on the 'science learning doctors' approach to science teaching
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NewsDrug discovery at a snail's pace
A new toxin isolated from the sea-dwelling cone snail by US researchers could lead to new drugs to treat psychiatric and brain diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and depression
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The MoleA day in the life of a project manager: Liz Willcocks
Liz Willcocks has spent the past 18 months working for SETNET as a project manager. She talks to James Berressem about her typical day.
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NewsRSC calls for more cash for schools
In its recent submission to the Government's 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review, the RSC has again made the case for increased investment in chemistry education in schools, colleges and HE
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NewsWaste bacteria build designer nanocatalysts
Bacteria could be the key to improving metal catalysts for the chemical industry, according to research in Germany
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NewsSET award for Durham chemist
Lisa Murphy has won the ICI-sponsored Top Chemistry Student award at this year's Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Student of the Year awards