Mathematics for chemistry facts and formula leaflet

The sigma CETL, in conjunction with the UK Physical Science Centre, has produced a facts and formula sheet to support mathematics learning in chemistry.

http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/publications/miscellaneous#mathsforchem

Using Technology to Enhance Learning in Physical Sciences

Wednesday 8th December 2010,
Leeds

There is no registration fee for this meeting for those working in UK HE.
More details at:

http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/events/detail/2010/using_technology_to_enhance_learning

More Effective Learning in Laboratories

Wednesday 17th November 2010,
CELS, Nottingham Trent University.

No registration fee for this meeting for those working in UK HE.

More information and booking at:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/events/detail/2010/more_effective_learning_in_lab

Outreach in Collaboration III: The CELS Celebration event

8th July 2010,
Nottingham Trent University

For those working in Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at a UK university who want to learn more about how to develop and deliver high quality Outreach activities with schools and colleges.

More at:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/events/detail/2010/outreach_in_collaboration_iii

Sustainable Laboratory Chemistry - New Challenges and Effective Responses

14th June 2010,
University of York

The Centre is collaborating with two HEFCE-funded projects - S-Lab (Safe, Successful, Sustainable Laboratories) and the University of Bradford’s Ecoversity initiative – on a workshop on Sustainable Laboratory Chemistry. The event, at York on June 14, includes presentations on curriculum innovation, micro-scale chemistry, and laboratory environmental auditing and improvement.

More at:
http://www.goodcampus.org/events/index.php?siteID

Variety in Chemistry Education Conference (ViCE)

2nd – 3rd September 2010,
Loughborough University

The deadline for offers of workshops and oral presentations is 25th June 2010.
More at:
http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/events/detail/2010/vice_2010

Evidence-informed Quality Improvement Programme (EQUIP)

EQUIP is a new programme from the Higher Education Academy that will help individual higher education institutions to identify, understand and resolve key issues affecting the quality and effectiveness of the student learning experience.

UK HEIs are invited to submit project proposals for EQUIP by Wednesday 30 June 2010.

The full guidance notes and proposal form can be downloaded from:
http://tinyurl.com/EQUIP-details.

Outreach in Collaboration II Event

10th - 11th September 200
CELS, Nottingham Trent University

*Provisional programme http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/physsci/events/detail/outreachII_sept08 now available and early bird rate has been extended until 31st July 2008. Please note, accommodation must be booked by 18th August 2008. *

The aims of this two-day conference are to bring together academics and practitioners to showcase best practice in science outreach and to encourage those who would like to get involved in outreach – but don’t know where to start - to develop their own programmes and activities.