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Science Learning Centres provide the highest quality Continuing Professional Development for everyone involved in science education, at all levels. With a network of ten Centres across the country access to innovative and inspiring courses is within easy reach.

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CPD Programme 2008/09 Now Live
The full Science Learning Centres course programme for 2008/09 is now live.  Browse and book online or find out how to claim your Impact Award, worth £200 per day.
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Science in the news round-up (date posted: Fri 21, November)
Four stories from the recent press that have caught our eye: Grow your own organs, woolly mammoths could roam Earth again thanks to DNA in ball of frozen hair, the latest advance in medical care: mobile phones and studies show how stress can reshape the brain.
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Sir Mike Tomlinson Joins National Science Learning Centre as Chair (date posted: Thu 20, November)
Respected educationalist Sir Mike Tomlinson has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of the National Science Learning Centre.
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KS3 STEM Subjects Working Together 2 March 09 Newmarket Racecourse (date posted: Thu 20, November)
KS3 STEM Conference : 2 March 2009 at Newmarket Race Course The Science Learning Centre East of England together with The National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics and STEMNET are jointly hosting a professional development conference. The conference will explore collaborative strategies for teaching, learning and sharing of resources across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths...
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Science Learning Centres Director to receive Honorary Doctorate (date posted: Wed 19, November)
Professor John Holman is to receive an Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Sheffield Hallam University (Hon DUniv) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of science education.
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Primary Science CPD at South Downs Planetarium, Chichester (date posted: Tue 18, November)
On Wednesday 12th November, ten primary teachers gathered at South Downs Planetarium for a day of key stage 2 planetary science delivered by Dr John Mason and Annie Mills. One teacher remarked that this was the best CPD that she had ever attended, and she had been teaching for 17 years!
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Studies show how stress can reshape the brain - 1 day ago
 
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The latest advance in medical care: mobile phones - 1 day ago
 
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Woolly mammoths could roam Earth again thanks to DNA in ball of frozen hair - 1 day ago
 
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Grow your own organs - 1 day ago
 
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Lab Design: Future Science Accommodation for Teaching and Learning - 2 days ago
 
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Assessment for Learning in Science 11-16 - 2 days ago

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Jupiter and its moons : S196_1 : OpenLearn LearningSpace - 12 hours ago
 
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Moon : S196_2 : OpenLearn LearningSpace - 12 hours ago
 
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Agmachine bookshop - 1 day ago
 
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Engineering subject guide at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) - 1 day ago
 
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Biomedical engineering subject guide at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) - 1 day ago

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Mathematics in Primary Schools: Getting the Best Results - 2 days ago
 
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STEM opportunity: Strategic Director for Mathematics - 3 days ago
 
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Young Britons shun STEM subjects - 6 days ago
 
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Collaborating in reflective practice - 10 days ago
 
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NCETM November 2008 Newsletter - 10 days ago
 
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Teenagers do not see STEM subjects as a route to a good career - 10 days ago

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Green Energy Awards 2008 - Deadline for entries 28 October - 28 days ago
 
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Institute of Physics' Public Engagement Grant Scheme 2009 - 31 days ago
 
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STEM Directories Launched - 67 days ago
 
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The Royal Society's Partnership Grants - 115 days ago
 
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Teaching Outside the Classroom - 161 days ago
 
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Rolls-Royce Materials Masterclass For Technology Teachers - 161 days ago

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