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All things physics-related for teachers in the South West of England ~ events, resources, grants & more... Tweets by Alison, Ogden Trust SW Regional person.

Bristol, UK
Joined January 2015
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Have you booked yet? The #ASE West of England Conference @bathspa_soe is on SAT 16 NOV, 9:00-1:30, for all #Science #Teachers #Primary + #Secondary eventbrite.co.uk/e/ase-west-… @theASE
Today is #WorldPenguinDay This fascinating @PhysicsWorld article explores how a physics approach led to global changes in the rehabilitation of oiled birds. physicsworld.com/a/penguin-p… …
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The science is clear, the climate is changing. Learn, free, with @UniofExeter scientists about the science and solutions of #ClimateChange, to help stop this #ClimateCatastrophe. Science 🌏 > futurelearn.com/courses/clim… Solutions 🌲 > futurelearn.com/courses/clim… #ClimateChangeTheFacts
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📣 Calling all astrophotographers - #astrophoto2019 is now open for entries! Submit your photography to the Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition for a chance to win £10,000. All the details 👉 rmg.co.uk/astrocomp
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“Time Tries All Things” is now open and runs until 29 March 2019 at our new building and gallery space in London’s King’s Cross. Admission is free. Find out more and how to get here: beta.iop.org/time #TimeTriesAllThings 7/7
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There are just a few months to go until British Science Week! Organised by @BritSciAssoc, the theme for this year is journeys. If you are looking for inspiration, we have put together a handy collection of resources, CPD and support #BSW19 bit.ly/2SGLQnw
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It's the ASE West of England's annual Conference at Bath Spa Uni on SAT 17 NOV - BOOK NOW! eventbrite.co.uk/e/ase-west-… All primary & secondary teachers welcome! @theASE @bathspa_ife
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Attending #ASEConf this January? Check out the practical sessions that Ed Walsh will be delivering on progression at KS3 & preparing your students for GCSE ow.ly/Frup30mepOX #Science #GCSEScience #KS3Science @theASE
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We’re delighted to have teamed up with @3M_UK to produce a free e-book on top tips & science-based activities for parents to enjoy with their children. Download here: bsa.sc/3Mtips #BSW18
"Look up at the stars and not down at your feet" - Professor Stephen Hawking 1942-2018 cam.ac.uk/stephenhawking
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This is what it means to be alive. This gives example of an enquiring scientific mind. Never complaining about his disability, or the cards that life dealt him, but using his short time on earth to wonder and extend the knowledge of the entire human race. @cardiffuni
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Stephen Hawking's eponymous radiation explained in this classic Physics World article by Seth Lloyd ow.ly/7gWV50gQyPG
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We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Stephen Hawking today. His strength and determination were an inspiration to young scientists across the world.
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Today is International Women's Day! We’re celebrating women who've made a significant contribution to physics, so tell us who your favourite physicist is – past or present – and why they inspire you! #WomeninPhysics #IWD2018 #PressforProgress
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#InternationalWomensDay! Women can do #STEM careers too just like those women working at Nasa.. Join us at The Big Bang Fair South West in Bristol on 27th June where Space Odyssey will be exhibiting their space dome - could you have a career in Space? ow.ly/Kjge30iPar1
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Caroline Herschel and the nearly all male world of eighteenth century science. @BRLSI@ @CHerschel @4womeninscience @Herschels_Astro @Herscheliana @CGMundell
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Recognising the power of women today at Sherborne Girls! 👩‍🔬 #InternationalWomenDay
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Replying to @glhour
Our programmable #Lego was so popular that next month we’re launching a #robot club on a Friday afternoons. #STEM #gloshour
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Pop this one in the diary for half term... Cheltenham Science Centre has just got some programmable Lego and will be holding workshops on Wednesday and Friday of half term. The Lego workshop is included in standard admission (£2 per person over 4). cheltenhamrocks.co.uk/listin…
Our next workshop at Exeter Mathematics School (22 Feb) looks at practical ideas to help improve gender balance in the classroom. Do come along if you're in the area. Booking: talkphysics.org/events/pract…