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Transforming Lives Through Education: A sector-wide strategic commitment to...

By Tim Dalton

Director of Shaftesbury Enterprise, Harrow School

 Two teenage students studying together at a library table. One holds a blue book while the other gestures toward an open textbook on the table. Bookshelves filled with books are visible in the background.

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Boys will be boys or will they?

By Mark O'Brien

HMC Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)

 A group of young people sitting on a stone ledge in an urban setting near Big Ben in London. They are all looking down at their smartphones, appearing deeply engaged in their screens. They wear casual winter clothing, including jackets and backpacks. The background shows a busy street with pedestrians walking by, as well as historic architecture, including the recognizable clock tower of Big Ben.

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The great rewiring of childhood: Navigating the digital dilemma...

By Mark O'Brien

HMC Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)

 A group of 20 people pose for a photo on the steps of a historic building with large windows and a wooden door. They are dressed in business or smart-casual attire, standing in two rows and smiling at the camera in a formal yet friendly setting.

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HMC at Ditchley Park: Mapping the future of curriculum...

By Kate Howell

Director of Education, HMC

 Two young presenters, a woman in a gray sweater and glasses and a man in a white dress shirt, stand on a dimly lit stage, each holding a microphone and wearing blue lanyards with event badges. The woman appears to be speaking, while the man smiles as he listens. The background is dark, emphasizing their presence under stage lighting.

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How project-based learning prepares students for the future

By Philip Ford

Director of Innovation at The High School of Glasgow

 A collection of puzzle cards featuring various brain teasers, symbols, and codes are spread out on a table. To the right, two students wearing

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Designing engaging STEM activities which appeal to neurodiverse brains

By Hannah Harrison-Hughes

Head of Chemistry, Howell’s School Llandaff, Trust Consultant Teacher for STEM, GDST

 A group of six female students in school uniforms stand behind two seated teachers in a science classroom. The students are holding large, colorful letters spelling 'STEM' and a hashtag sign reading '#STEMnation.' One of the seated teachers, dressed in a blue suit, is holding a framed STEM Nation Award certificate. The group is smiling, and the background features science classroom elements, including posters, lab equipment, and wooden cabinets.

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The future is bright for women in STEM

By Dr Fiona Neave

Head of Chemistry at The Mary Erskine School (Erskine Stewart Melville)

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The importance and impact of making STEM subjects more...

By Beverly Maloney

STEM Lead and Housemistress at Royal Hospital School

 A group of students in school uniforms, consisting of gray and black blazers, are gathered around an instructor inside an industrial robotics facility. The instructor, a middle-aged man with short gray hair, is explaining a robotic system. The background features large machinery, blue and yellow safety barriers, and manufacturing equipment, with a company logo on the wall reading

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Shaping the future of STEM Education – Future Skills...

By Nicola Kiernan

Head of Chemistry at High School of Dundee

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Service please!

By Matt Williams FRSA

Headmaster, Warminster School

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The power of cross-country at Glenalmond College

By Dr Catharine Fleming

Head of Real World Learning and Teacher of Chemistry and Biology at Glenalmond College

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Ewell Castle Tennis Academy: From Humble Beginnings to UK’s...

By Liz McManus

Head of Tennis Academy at Ewell Castle School