News and analysis – Page 37
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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 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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NewsA day in the life of a chemicals buyer: Irfon Thomas
Irfon Thomas has spent the past 18 months working for Sigma Aldrich as a chemicals buyer. He talks to James Berressem about his typical day
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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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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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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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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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NewsA little selenium goes a long way
Despite being one of the rarest elements on Earth, selenium is an essential nutrient. But our diets contain less selenium now than ever before. Does this put our health at risk?
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NewsAnthrax detector
Swiss researchers have developed a detector for deadly anthrax spores based on a monoclonal antibody that recognises a specific sugar on the bacterium
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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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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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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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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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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
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NewsTeaching award for Brighton chemist
Bristol University's Dr Hal Sosabowski is the latest chemist to join the ranks of the National Teaching Fellowship Scheme
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NewsAssessment of practical work
Researchers at Durham University have been investigating different techniques to measure key aspects of practical performance with a view to producing test items that are more reliable than those currently used