Careers & Education Blog

Teachers are divided as to whether mobile phones are a help or a hinderance in the classroom. With the majority of schools having a mobile phone ban, we […]

The most important question in many students’ minds, whether at school, college or university: will this be in the exam? We have all had the […]

The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is celebrating the periodic table’s 150th birthday this year, and they’re not just […]

Like many people over the holidays, I spent some time – maybe too much – playing one of the most popular and best reviewed video games of 2018 […]

While university is often touted as the ‘be-all and end-all’, it isn’t for everyone; nor is it necessary to acquire employment and earn a good living in an […]

Ever wondered what it would be like to be taught STEM in virtual reality (VR)? If so, what form would it take?

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 […]

Think of a scientist on TV. What are they like? Are they white, male and a little bit geeky?

The collective performance of US students in STEM subjects is falling behind that of many other countries. In response to this situation, the US […]

Scientists from Baylor University, Texas have found that a special incentive – in which students received extra marks on final exams for getting at […]

The Hour of Code is a worldwide movement encouraging kids to delve into the weird and wonderful world of coding.

The IPCC has again convened to discuss how to address global warming. Their report has highlighted that to prevent future temperature […]