News and analysis – Page 15
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NewsUniversities and colleges increase outreach spend
A report by the Office for Fair Access shows that in 2010-11 English universities invested significantly more in outreach activities than in previous years
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NewsNew chemistry of plant life resource launched
The RSC has launched a new set of physical chemistry resources which help students to explore the chemistry of plant life and soil science
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NewsTeaching air distillation in context
The RSC has launched a series of films which focus on the separation of air through fractional distillation and the use of gases in food packaging and freezing food
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NewsA-levels not equipping students with appropriate maths skills
New evidence shows that A-levels in a range of subjects fail to equip students with an appropriate level of maths skills
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NewsCriticism of maths in chemistry grows
A series of reports have questioned whether A-level education adequately prepares students to study the sciences at university
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NewsDigital revolution bypassing UK education
EPRSC says teaching and learning in the 21st century needs to be 'turbo-charged' by educational technology
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NewsFunding available for chemistry clubs and equipment
Schools are invited to apply for funding of up to £1000 to support initiatives that enrich and enhance the teaching and learning experience for chemistry students
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NewsGrants available for STEM activities
The STEM Directories has launched a new scheme which offers grants of up to £500 for teachers to hold enrichment and enhancement activities
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NewsInterdisciplinary STEM activities important for student development
The Wellcome Trust has published a report which shows that delivering interdisciplinary STEM activities in schools has a number of important advantages for students
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NewsMaterials science summer school
The RSC is holding a three day residential course to help chemistry teachers develop their teaching with cutting edge materials science research
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NewsNew guides for teaching practical science
CLEAPSS has published a new series of guides for teachers to support practical science teaching and learning
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NewsRegistration open for chemistry education conference 2012
Sign up now for the combined Variety in Chemistry Education and Physics Higher Education conferences in Edinburgh this August
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NewsRSC announces 2012 education award winners
Winners in four categories of the 2012 RSC Education Awards who have made outstanding and innovative contributions to chemical education have been announced
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NewsRussian funds for overseas study scheme?
Students that receive funding to study abroad will have to return and work in Russia
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NewsShort practical chemistry courses for NQTs
The RSC is offering a series of short courses aimed at supporting newly and recently qualified chemistry teachers
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NewsSuccess for UK Olympiad team
The UK Chemistry Olympiad team has returned triumphant from the International Chemistry Olympiad in the US
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NewsUK Chemistry Olympiad secures future funding
The RSC has announced that the multinational chemicals company INEOS has renewed their sponsorship of the UK Chemistry Olympiad
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The MoleNicola Gray: Assistant analyst
Nicola is a PhD student from the Drug Control Centre at King’s College London. She will play an important role during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games this year
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NewsKitchen Chemistry in South Africa
Stephen Ashworth has recently returned from taking chemistry, including the award winning workshop Kitchen Chemistry, to schools and learners in South Africa