News and analysis – Page 31
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NewsRSC INSET summer programme
During June and July, the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) will be hosting INSET events for chemistry teachers
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NewsSheffield chemistry - provides exclusive lab for schools
A dedicated schools' chemistry lab in the department of chemistry at the University of Sheffield provides school students with a front row view of HE chemistry
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NewsProzac problems
Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives
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NewsThe Chemedian
Researchers from the University of the West of England have come up with a novel way of engaging pupils in scientific discussion
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The MoleA day in the life of an accountant: David Henderson
David is in the final year of a three-year contract with BDO Stoy Hayward to qualify as an accountant. He talks to James Berressem about his typical day
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NewsAre STEM subjects really difficult?
Two independent studies investigate whether some school subjects, notably science and maths, are more difficult than others
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NewsMPs face young scientists
In March, young scientists quiz politicians on UK science at the Royal Society of Chemistry's (RSC) Voice of the future event
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NewsNational Science Learning Centre set to expand
Definitive collection of teaching resources coming to the National Science Learning Centre (SLC) in York
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NewsResearch fund 2009
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is inviting members (and non-member school teachers) to apply to its Research Fund for grants
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NewsWhat is a chemical?
We take it for granted that those who teach chemistry know what chemicals are but this is not always the case
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NewsWorkshop on science careers
Opportunity for science teachers and career advisers to update their knowledge of university science courses and careers for science graduates
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NewsAn unexpected source of PCB
US researchers suggest that old wood floor finishes may be an overlooked source of the environmental pollutants polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
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NewsBuckyball necklace
Chemists in Spain synthesise a new type of polymer material by stringing together fullerene molecules
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NewsCases packed with chemistry
In January science teachers and students at Parkview Community School, Chester-le-Street were the first to unpack Spectroscopy in a Suitcase. What did they find?
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NewsDNA nanorings
German researchers develop a simple approach to making rigid DNA nanorings with tailor-made functionality
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NewsHEFCE pulls cash for returning students
Higher Education Funding Council for England confirms that from this year it will reduce the funding institutions receive for graduates returning to study in HE by £100 million by 2010-11
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NewsReview of HE chemistry experience
Higher Education Academy Physical Sciences Centre invites chemistry lecturers and their undergraduates to contribute to its review of the student learning experience in chemistry
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NewsQCA to lose regulatory arm
Government proposes new independent regulator of qualifications and tests in England to take over the regulatory role of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA)
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NewsREACH into teaching
Will the recent introduction of the 'REACH regulations' deal another blow to the teaching of practical chemistry?