Cleaning some #ofsted data for a publication. The new report cards are tougher than TES reported in January, when they stated: > 1 in 7 schools in first wave gets ‘exceptional’ grade [14.2%] ... no school has given the lowest grade of ‘urgent improvement’

In the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CRESTEM) at KCL we have just opened two doctoral scholarships. More information below:

The @crestem.bsky.social keynote is on the 20th of April 18:00-20:00. Sue Black will explore how technology can be a tool for empowerment and for creating opportunities, especially for women and underserved communities. More information and to sign up, see here: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/crest...

CRESTEM Keynote Lecture 2026: If I Can Do It, So Can You | King's College London

In this powerful and deeply personal keynote, Professor Sue Black OBE shares her extraordinary journey from a single mum living in poverty to becoming one of the UK’s most influential figures in techn...

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We currently have scholarships available for our MA in STEM education, funded by our partners Wipro. The scholarships cover 70% of fees and applications for the scholarships close in June.

STEM Education Teacher Scholarship 2026-27

King's College London is pleased to offer the STEM Education Teacher Scholarship worth up to 70% of 13 students' tuition fees.

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Do you work as a secondary/FE science teacher in the UK? Have you seen this? 👀 If you can spare the time, please fill in this short survey 👇 https://loom.ly/7wjcLiQ

If anyone wants any information on the scholarship or the MA STEM Education, feel free to give me a shout. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and was so pleased to graduate two weeks ago.

Richard Brock@rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 9mo ago

The Wipro MA STEM Education scholarships are now open for students starting the programme in September 2026. STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees. For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...

A final call for applications for our KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme which closes on Monday - details for students to apply are below:

Richard Brock@rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 8mo ago

If you know any physics teachers or female Y12 students, please pass on this link to advertise the KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme - an outreach programme to support girls' interest in optics and studying physics at university - applications are now open: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...

With Wonyong Park and the ASE, we are running a survey on science teachers' use of research to inform teaching. If you are a science teacher, please consider taking 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Participants may opt into a prize draw. southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

This sounds amazing!

Kathryn Boast@kathrynboast.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Shout out to *physics teachers* in/near London - bring your students to our free talk next Tues to hear Giovanna shed light on the latest exoplanet research. Talk starts 16:30 with optional science activities before 🔭 @ogdentrust.bsky.social @crestem.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics

Fascinating example of data that we didn't know we had - organ tuning notes show climate changes www.theguardian.com/environment/... cc @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social

Organ-tuning books in English churches provide notes on a warming climate

Researchers have realised the records are a ‘goldmine’ to study changes in environmental conditions

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If you know any physics teachers or female Y12 students, please pass on this link to advertise the KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme - an outreach programme to support girls' interest in optics and studying physics at university - applications are now open: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...

Optics Ambassador Scheme 2026 | King's College London

Girls interested in physics can upskill in optics and learn how to share what they've learned with younger pupils

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The Wipro MA STEM Education scholarships are now open for students starting the programme in September 2026. STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees. For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...

STEM Education Teacher Scholarship 2026-27

King's College London is pleased to offer the STEM Education Teacher Scholarship worth up to 70% of 13 students' tuition fees.

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The next CRESTEM seminar takes place on the 12th November 2025 14:30 to 15:30 in G/8 of the Waterloo Bridge Wing. Michele Mele will explore the stories of some remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history. For more information and to register see: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/blind...

Blind Scientists from Past to Present: snapshots of their lives and impact | King's College London

Dr Michele Mele explores the stories of remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history.

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New article: Children’s Perception of the World of Technology: Through the Lens of Heidegger Children found technology distracted them from connecting with nature, relating to others and themselves @drjessicahamer.bsky.social supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Children’s Perception of the World of Technology: Through the Lens of Heidegger - Philosophy & Technology

Analysis of student engagement with technology has mainly focused on physical and mental health, predominantly overlooking deeper philosophical issues. Through the analysis of four focus groups (child...

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My academic group at KCL, the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM), is recruiting a 0.4 lecturer in chemistry education. The role starts in January so has a relatively short application period: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/124385-...

Lecturer in Chemistry Education | King's College London

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The 1st of these online workshops for ⭐SCIENCE / MATHS TEACHERS ⭐ is THIS THURS! Prof Jeanne Wilson is fab & has a knack for explaining neutrinos while nailing tricky questions! Pls share 👇🏻 @crestem.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social #iteachphysics #sciteachuk #physicsed @hookean.bsky.social

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences@kingsnmes.bsky.social · last yr.

SCIENCE TEACHERS! Join our physics researchers for one-hour online workshops on ⚛️NEUTRINOS⚛️ - tiny particles that make beta decay work & are whizzing right through you right now - including neutrino activities for GCSE teaching! 💻Online 📅5 & 19 June 🕒4-5pm More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/teach...

Coming tomorrow... Revising Physics with Key Stage 3 (ages 10-14) Thomas, Robin, and Rosie have managed to gather together as a trio to share their ideas. #iteachphysics

Are you a mathematics teacher in the UK? Or do you work in a job that requires the regular use of mathematics?

The Scope SEND project funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org was launched today! Dr. Susana Castro-Kemp @scastrokemp.bsky.social and collaborators provided an overview of the project and shared initial insights from their ongoing research. Find out more about this important work: scopesend.com/home

We are conducting a survey exploring the use of making activities in formal STEM education. We are interested in hearing from STEM teachers of learners aged 5-18 based in England, regardless of whether they currently employ making activities in their teaching. qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...

It was a pleasure to talk about the pros and cons of telling stories with @physicstp.bsky.social. The discussion was based on a project funded by the IOP with @benrogersedu.bsky.social and @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social We tried not to get too distracted by stories to focus on their value in teaching.

The Physics Teaching Podcast@physicstp.bsky.social · last yr.

Effective StoryTelling in Physics is live! @rbrockphysics.bsky.social shares his wisdom on how stories, when used judiciously, can both enrich learning and bring joy to teaching. #iteachphysics

This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for this online physics programme for Y12-13s - applications close on Monday! @ogdentrust.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @isaacphysics.org @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences@kingsnmes.bsky.social · last yr.

VERY excited to launch a brand new series of ONLINE MASTERCLASSES for students in Y12-13 👇 🌟The Invisible Universe🌟 📅 5 weeks from 24 Apr 👩‍🎓 Y12-13s interested in going beyond classroom physics 💰 Free 💻 Online For more information & to sign up:

Are you interested in studying for a PhD in science education? In @crestem.bsky.social we have two scholarship now open - the Ros Driver (for science education) and the Bernard Dawson scholarships. More information here: www.kcl.ac.uk/ecs/research...

A reminder that applications are still open for the KCL Optics Summer 2025 for Y12 girls - please share the link with interested students and teachers. The deadline is the 23rd of April: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...

Optics Summer School 2025

A free, multi-day event for Year 12 girls to learn more about optics, with information about studying physics at university and advice on how to apply.

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Do stories in science lessons help learning? @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social and my new paper in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching explores the impact of stories in science lessons. See the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

Join us for the King’s 🌟 Physics Teacher Conference 🌟 - a day of scintillating talks and discussions on the latest research & most exciting physics topics. 📌 In person, central London 📆 3 July 💰 Free 🍕 Lunch provided More info & registration: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/physi...

Another great FREE event for secondary students at King's! Please share with any teachers/schools you know. #EduSky #STEMeducation

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences@kingsnmes.bsky.social · last yr.

Secondary school students, join us at our first-ever Annual Informatics Schools Lecture! Prof. Michael Kölling will take you behind the scenes in the life of a software developer, going beyond typical stereotypes you hear in the media!💻😀 📆 Tue 6 May 📍 King's Strand Campus 🎟️ FREE!

For any mathematics education colleagues - the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM) at KCL are now advertising for a reader in mathematics education: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/110048-...

Reader in Mathematics Education

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Delighted to be hosting this online outreach series! ⚛🌌✨ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/onlin... Open to Y12&13s, but keen Y10-11 also welcome. Please share! @ogdentrust.bsky.social @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social @helenrey.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics

KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences@kingsnmes.bsky.social · last yr.

VERY excited to launch a brand new series of ONLINE MASTERCLASSES for students in Y12-13 👇 🌟The Invisible Universe🌟 📅 5 weeks from 24 Apr 👩‍🎓 Y12-13s interested in going beyond classroom physics 💰 Free 💻 Online For more information & to sign up: