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'Too few' practical experiments in science lessons
31 Mar 2010
Science teachers are doing fewer practical experiments because of the demands of the curriculum, tests and badly behaved pupils, a poll suggests.
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'Diagnose it’ competition for NHS scientists of the future
29 Mar 2010
A new competition, ‘Diagnose it’ is encouraging school children to become the NHS scientists of the future.
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STEM team takes ‘sustainability’ to The Gambia
29 Mar 2010
The Derbyshire Education Business Partnership’s STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – team, together with staff from Kniveton CE Primary School, have been on a trip of a lifetime to offer some much needed educational support to the Janet International School in Gambia.
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Students enjoy the fun side of science
25 Mar 2010
Chinchillas, snakes, lizards and a tarantula helped ignite pupils' passion for science when they took part in Leicester's first science week.
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iRail 2010 – young rail engineers needed to keep rail on track
25 Mar 2010
The first ever innovation Rail (iRail) event held on Thursday 18th March 2010 was hailed a success by all who took part. The full day of activity saw rail professionals team up with academia and industry bodies to support more than 70 students from Derby
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8th Leicestershire School's Fashion Show
25 Mar 2010
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Leicester University shows fun of outdoor sciences
25 Mar 2010
An innovative springtime scheme will see a 16-acre Glebe Road green-space transformed into an interactive outdoor classroom for school pupils learning about the natural world.
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Time for change...A world without STEM is a world without a future
23 Mar 2010
Today, there is a serious problem within our society which needs to be dealt with to secure future development. Important subjects such as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM subjects) are being dismissed by students for various reasons. This needs to change and it needs to change now, especially as the economy is demanding greater diversity.