Careers & Education Blog
Play Sport, Get Better at Maths
Juggling after-school sport and school work is a constant battle. Some (especially parents) may feel that you simply can’t do both. But what if […]
Are TV and film creating scientist stereotypes?
Think of a scientist on TV. What are they like? Are they white, male and a little bit geeky?
US Government plans to improve maths and science grades
The collective performance of US students in STEM subjects is falling behind that of many other countries. In response to this situation, the US […]
8 Hours Sleep = Better Exam Results
Scientists from Baylor University, Texas have found that a special incentive – in which students received extra marks on final exams for getting at […]
Free coding sessions at Apple stores near you
The Hour of Code is a worldwide movement encouraging kids to delve into the weird and wonderful world of coding.
Planet Earth needs you!
The IPCC has again convened to discuss how to address global warming. Their report has highlighted that to prevent future temperature […]
Good at maths? Become a scholar…
Mathematics is an amazing field of study and, at a fundamental level, it underpins everything in science. The World Science Festival has created […]
Thinking Outside the ‘Man Box’
To the extent that we let it, society and the media can govern the way we act, think, and view ourselves and others. Of course, this phenomenon […]
Competition to Improve Digital Ethics
In the wrong hands, digital technologies and the internet can be incredibly damaging. Misinformation, inappropriate content and divisiveness […]
Is genetics research biased?
Geneticists study genes, heredity, and genetic variation. One of the main reasons they do this is to better understand disease and ageing.
Enter the “Big Bang” of STEM Competitions
Most of us will have heard of “big bang” in some form or another. For example, there’s the nerdy sitcom called the ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
Facts you didn’t know about the Nobel Prize
The winners of Nobel Prizes for Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Peace and Economic Science were announced earlier this month.