Events for teachers and students

From informal workshops on resources, careers and curriculum contextualisation to larger events such as teacher conferences

We also run competitions for students to put their chemistry skills into action, as well as a range of professional development courses for teachers.

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Discover recognised CPD courses delivered live and online on topics ranging from practical skills, subject knowledge and teaching strategies.

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Live online PD courses

A woman sits at a table using a laptop and smiling against a plain yellow background. To her right are a number of illustrations, including a lightbulb, cogs turning, a pile of books, and several words, including "learning", "study" and "thinking"

Sustained professional development

Discover recognised CPD courses delivered live and online on topics ranging from practical skills, subject knowledge and teaching strategies.

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In-person events

Browse in-person events available to book now, or to find fully booked events see all events below.

All events for teachers

All events, including those that are now fully booked.

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Chemistry required practicals and beyond

Monday 30 September, 4–5pm BST, online

Chemistry bookshelf

Stories from the Labs at Queen’s University, Belfast

Wednesday 2 October, 4–5pm GMT, online

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Shaping tomorrow: Chemistry Week – resources for primary science

Thursday 3 October 2024, 4–5pm BST, online

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Teaching biology with plants 101 (SAPS)

Thursday 3 October, 7–8pm, BST online

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Using oracy as a tool to learn chemistry

Monday 7 October, 4–5pm BST, online

Lots of mole holes in a green grass field

Unlocking moles – Welsh chemistry teacher network

Tuesday 15 October, 4–5pm BST, online

physics

Support and resources for new teachers from the Institute of Physics

Thursday 17 Ocotber, 7–8pm BST, online

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Early career science mentor (pilot)

Friday 1 November – Monday 2 December 2024, online

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Key points to take away from the 2024 chemistry exams (GCSEs & National 5)

Tuesday 5 November, 4–5pm GMT, online

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Teachers and careers advisors degree apprenticeship showcase

Wednesday 6 November, 9.30am–2pm, Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, M15 6BH

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Key points from CCEA’s 2024 GCSE double award chemistry exam – (NI teachers)

Tuesday 12 November, 4–5pm GMT, online

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Getting to grips with graphs – Welsh chemistry teacher network

Tuesday 19 November, 4–5pm, GMT, online

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Key points from CCEA’s 2024 AS chemistry – (NI teachers)

Tuesday 19 November, 4–5pm GMT, online

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Experienced teachers: Train the trainer workshop

*Fully Booked *Thursday 21 November or Friday 22 November, 9.30am–4pm GMT, York STEM Learning Centre

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Navigating the post-16 landscape

Tuesday 3 December, 4–5pm GMT, online

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Exciting ideas for open days and Primary 7 events

Thursday 12 December, 4–5pm GMT, online

Newspapers hot off the press

The year that was – Welsh chemistry teacher network

Tuesday 17 December, 4–5pm GMT, online

Illustration of a giant brain and giant lightbulb being connected be a person via a plug

Rosenshine’s Principles in the chemistry classroom

Thursday 30 January, 4–5pm GMT, online

Various medicine pills and capsules

Introducing spectroscopy with counterfeit cures

Thursday 27 February, 4–5pm GMT, online