Short course for teachers

Science in Society are running short courses on developing enquiry skills through talk, focussing on biology at Key Stage 3 and for CCEA GCSE Biology.  For more information and to find out how to enrol, contact l.dunlop1@ulster.ac.uk.  Places are available in Magee (Monday 21 November 2011) and Belfast (Friday 13 January 2012).

DayGlo

A Y Touring Theatre of Debate production on pharmacogenetics, developed in partnership with the University of Ulster, will be performed at Magee (28th and 29th November 2011), Coleraine (30 November 2011) and Jordanstown (1st and 2nd December 2011).  The performance is suitable for students aged 14 - 18.  For more information and to find out how to book, email l.dunlop1@ulster.ac.uk. 

Forward Thinking

For more information about the project (for pupils in years 8, 9 and 10), or to get involved, click here or send an email.  Teaching resources are available here. 

Astra Zeneca Science Teaching Trust

For information on a new approach to science in primary schools (Creating Primary Communities of Scientific Enquiry) click here.  If you are a primary teacher of Key Stage 2 pupils send an email to find out more or get involved.  Click here for teaching resources for science in the World Around Us at key stage 2.

Chemistry Alive!

Resources to support practical chemistry teaching based on events held at the University of Ulster.  Click here to download.

Beyond These Walls

The Faculty of Life and Health Sciecnes Public Engagement Colloquium was held in the Ross Park Hotel, Kells, on Thursday 22nd April 2010.  For further information click here.

Jocelyn Bell Burnell: The Full Spectrum

Competition now closed.  Thanks to all who took part and congratulations to Lydia Campbell for her winning entry.