Richard Turay (pictured left) has received the British Science Association’s Gold CREST Award for designing an app which allows people to better manage symptoms of depression by tracking the impact of food on mood. Richard, from London, received a Gold CREST Award for his project of designing an app which …
Read More »Cheshire College student aces academic programme by University of Oxford
Cheshire College – South & West A Level student Bethany Wallace (left) has successfully completed the 12-month Oxnet Intensive Academic programme in Philosophy and World Religions. Led by Pembroke College, Oxford, Oxnet is an established initiative run collaboratively between participating colleges at the University of Oxford, Durham University, the University …
Read More »Winners announced in the School Library Association Awards
The winners of the prestigious SLA Awards 2022 have been announced at a Swindon awards ceremony. The awards recognise the country’s best school library workers, their achievements, and their work to create and drive incredibly positive contributions to learning. According to a poll of SLA members, over 3 million books …
Read More »Sunderland College teacher named Lecturer of the Year
A Sunderland College lecturer’s outstanding achievements, dedication, and commitment to inspiring his students has been recognised at a regional education awards ceremony. Andy Worthy (left), who teaches engineering at the college’s City Campus, received the New North East Lecturer of the Year prize at the Lord Glenamara Memorial Awards after …
Read More »School Library Association Honourees for 2022 announced
The honourees of the prestigious SLA Awards 2022 were announced on the 22 September at a virtual awards ceremony. Considered the most influential accolade in the industry, the annual awards, which are open to state, academy and private SLA members, identify and celebrate examples of best practice across the UK. …
Read More »Applications open for ‘Young Darwin’ environmental scholarships 2022
One of the UK’s most notable environmental scholarship programmes for young people is taking applications for its 2022 scheme. Now in its 10th year, the Young Darwin Scholarship, is open for applications from individuals aged between 16 and 25 who want to develop their environmental skills and further their understanding …
Read More »Whizz Education nominated for three Education Resource Awards
Education partner, Whizz Education, has been nominated for three Education Resource Awards, including Supplier of the year, Special Education Resource and Collaboration with a School. The Education Resources Awards, organised by Brilliant Marketing Solutions and the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA), highlight the quality and diversity of educational products and resources, excellent educational establishments …
Read More »Schoolgirls in line to be crowned the country’s most promising new business brains
Schoolgirls from across Scotland are in line to be crowned the country’s most promising new business brains. The finals of the Growing Future Assets Investment Competition, which nurtures the next generation of female investment experts, will be held in March, when a total of eight teams compete for the top …
Read More »STEM Learning’s Yvonne Baker awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year 2022 Honours List
STEM Learning’s Yvonne Baker has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year 2022 Honours List for services to STEM education. Yvonne, 56, was appointed Chief Executive of STEM Learning in October 2010. During her time at STEM Learning, she has fulfilled a long-held ambition for many in the …
Read More »Millennium Point Charitable Trust extends deadline for applications to 2022 STEM grant programme
The Millennium Point Charitable Trust has announced it has reached a landmark £30m in STEM support to organisations across the West Midlands over the last seven years – including £4.98m in the last financial year alone. Opened in 2001, Millennium Point is a landmark public building in the Eastside of …
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