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Frode Skjold tells Sai Pathmanathan about some of his favourite activities to teach science in primary school.
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“Before I start, I’d like to mention two things: half of what I’m telling you will be wrong; and I don’t even know which half.” This introduction by renowned molecular biologist Ueli Schibler to his students illustrates a discomforting aspect of science. The only way to find out which…
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The majority of young scientists working in research have only ever been that – scientists. But Vienna Leigh reports how one group leader at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory started his career at the front of a classroom – and feels that his science benefits as a result.
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As any teacher knows, the job isn’t exactly easy. So what makes a professional, experienced bioinformatician want to give up an established career to brave the front of a classroom? Vienna Leigh from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory investigates.
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Halyna Yagenska tells Sai Pathmanathan about teaching in the Ukraine.
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In our feature article, Vienna Leigh interviews Professor Lewis Wolpert, who leads a research group on the development of the embryo and is active in science communication. He shares with us his controversial ideas about belief, science education and much more. Whether you agree with him or not,…
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In our feature article, we share with you the thoughts of Nobel Prize winner Tim Hunt as he talks to Philipp Gebhardt about his passion for science, the importance of pure research, the influence of enthusiastic colleagues – and the role of serendipity in scientific discovery.
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Are there days when you long to get right away from the classroom? How far would you be willing to go? Eleanor Hayes talks to Phil Avery, one of four teachers who are taking a break from school to journey to the Antarctic.
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Anna Gawthorp describes the creation of the ambitious Science Learning Centres network to help UK teachers, technicians and classroom assistants to make UK science education world-class.
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Ellen Raphael from the charity Sense About Science explains why peer review is so important in science, and describes how an existing guide is being adapted to meet the needs of science teachers.
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| Issue 9
Curiosity killed the cat – or did it?
Topics: Profiles
| Issue 9
Welcome to the ninth issue of Science in School
Topics: Uncategorized
| Issue 9
Cornelius Gross: from the classroom to the laboratory
Topics: Profiles
| Issue 8
Paul goes back to the classroom
Topics: Profiles
| Issue 7
Teaching in the Ukraine: Halyna Yagenska
Topics: Profiles
| Issue 7
Welcome to the seventh issue of Science in School
Topics: Uncategorized
| Issue 6
Welcome to the sixth issue of Science in School
Topics: Uncategorized
| Issue 6
Teaching on ice: an educational expedition to Antarctica
Topics: Profiles
| Issue 5
Science Learning Centres: training for teachers
Topics: Profiles, Resources
| Issue 5
Developing a teaching resource on peer review
Topics: Science and society
