Starting a STEM Club in a primary schoolSC002

STEM Clubs are proven to enrich pupil learning, understanding and enjoyment of STEM subjects, helping to improve skill sets through fun and creative extra-curricular sessions. The workshop explores best practice, ideas, opportunities, hints, tips and advice that will assist new and experienced primary school club...

Stem rocks our worldNS009

Super stem!NS013

Through a range of hands-on practical activities delegates will explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts and link these to areas of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). Participants will have the opportunity to explore how these practical activities and concepts can be used to support...

Exploring the outdoors with the early years foundation stageNY060

Outdoor learning and play is widely acknowledged as being very beneficial to children’s early development. Taking children outdoors offers unique experiences to enhance their existing skills and knowledge and develop those important characteristics of effective learning. It offers them more opportunities to...

UK CanSat competition teacher workshop SY200

This workshop is aimed at teachers who have entered a team into the UK CanSat competition. The first day of the workshop will be made up of the Python programming constructs: sequencing, selection and iteration course (you may be eligible for a bursary for this course) and the Raspberry Pi Pico course   Following...

Stem challenges for first and second levelNS015

This course covers a progression of STEM Challenges, suitable for Primary and ASN staff working with learners at First and Second Level.  Through experiential learning, staff will consider how to integrate STEM Challenges across the curriculum in their own settings and provide support for colleagues.The course...

Engineering bench skillsNS220

Engineering Bench Skills is the first part of modular course programme which focuses on developing key practical skills. Teachers and technicians will find these skills useful for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.The 2 day course will involve...

Fabrication skillsNS222

Fabrication Skills is the second part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.The course will allow technicians and teachers to...

Science for secondary probationersNS203

This course will build on the practical experiences provided by the Scottish Universities Science School, which is attended by the vast majority of science teachers in their initial teacher education year in Scotland, and offer further opportunities to consolidate and enhance professional networks.Through this...

Technology makerspaceNS224

Our Technology makerspace course has been developed specifically for technology teachers and technicians who wish to learn and develop skills in the following areas; laser cutting, 3D printing, sublimation printing and vinyl cutting. These skills are essential for anyone wishing to introduce some of these newer...

Hot and cold metal formingNS225

Hot and cold metal forming is the fifth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how...

Welding skillsNS701

Welding skills is the fourth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how to safely...

Making an impact in EYFS: Science as an enabling environment for early literacy skillsRP027

Science in EYFS is all about ‘Understanding the World’.  Discover how it provides a rich context full of awe, wonder and curiosity where children can develop valuable skills of literacy, language and communication.  Develop your understanding of how adult interactions and stimulating environments...

Designing a healthier and brighter future with wearable technologyRP392

As devices get smaller and integrate better with mobile technology, the wearable technology market is growing at an astonishing rate. The opportunities for innovation and problem solving are plentiful, with varied career paths open to young people. Growing evidence reports that female students involved in making and...

Developing self-regulated learning and resilience in Triple Science studentsRX040