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                        <title><![CDATA[94 Elements film project]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/94-elements-film-project</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A new web-based filmmaking project launched last week, bringing together award-winning filmmakers and emerging talent to create original films about the ways in which the 94 naturally occurring elements affect our lives. 

The project is being led by documentary producer and director Mike Paterson, who was motivated by the speed at which we&#039;re using up our mineral resources. The first four films have a biomedical focus and were supported by a Wellcome Trust People Award. 

Each film lasts&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[A new vision for the NCETM]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/a-new-vision-for-the-ncetm</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[March 2012 saw the start of a new contract for the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics (NCETM). Building on the work of the past six years, the new contract has resulted in a new vision and a new plan of activities for the next three years.

Still with teachers and the teaching of mathematics at its heart, the new vision for the NCETM details its aims to:]]></description>
                        <pubDate>15 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Mathematics in science – report from SCORE and the Nuffield Foundation]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/mathematics-in-science-report-from-score-and-the-nuffield-foundation</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[SCORE launched its report on mathematics in the sciences, at a joint event with the Nuffield Foundation. The findings show that a large number of mathematical requirements listed in the biology, chemistry and physics specifications are assessed in a limited way or not at all within these papers. The mathematical requirements that are assessed are covered repeatedly and often at a lower level of difficulty than required for progression into higher education and employment. Also highlighted is a disparity&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Triple Science Online Communities – Supporting Schools Developing and Delivering Triple Science]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/triple-science-online-communities-supporting-schools-developing-and-delivering-triple-science</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Triple Science Support Programme is delighted to have launched four brand new online communities designed to offer schools a host of high quality, school-led resources and discussion focused on the management and delivery of triple science. 

The &lsquo;Triple Science Eye&rsquo; is an opportunity for schools to raise and discuss any issues relating to the development or delivery of triple science, whilst the Biology, Chemistry and Physics communities offer free resources which are linked to&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>14 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[BAFTA Young Game Designers competition for 11-16 year olds]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/bafta-young-game-designers-competition-for-11-16-year-olds</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Write and illustrate your idea for a new video game for a chance to win the Concept Award, or make a game of your own to get your hands on the Game-Making Award.

BAFTA Young Game Designers introduces the career opportunities and skills development offered by video games. From general capabilities including teamwork, story-telling and problem-solving, to game-design specific skills including level design and work with control mechanisms, young people can explore the process supported by contextual&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[STEM Enhancement and Enrichment grants]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/stem-enhancement-and-enrichment-grants</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Applications are now open for STEM Enhancement and Enrichment grants of up to &pound;500 for you to have a STEM E&amp;E activity at your school in 2012.

The aim of STEM Directories Grants Scheme is to foster the use of the STEM Directories to enable wider access to activities listed and support STEM teachers. The scheme is designed not only to raise awareness of E&amp;E activities but to support teachers&rsquo; professional development and enhance the experience in school by helping integrate&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Chemistry in the Olympics]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/chemistry-in-the-olympics</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Royal Society of Chemistry&#039;s new global experiment focuses on the chemistry of sport. The Chemistry in the Olympics Global Experiment brings together students around the globe in an activity highlighting the role that chemistry plays in sport. The experiment will test the effects of sports drinks on physical activity. The Global Experiment has been designed to test scientific skills and sporting ability for all ages to participate in.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[National STEM Centre Open Days]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/national-stem-centre-open-days-2</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[You are warmly invited to visit the National STEM Centre during our forthcoming Open Days: 
Thursday 7 June 2012,  10.45am - 1.30pm (includes buffet lunch) 
Tuesday 3 July 2012, 10.45am - 1.30pm (includes buffet lunch) 

National STEM Centre. University of York, York YO10 5DD

These events offer the opportunity to meet National STEM Centre staff, explore thousands of teaching resources, and view the wider facilities on offer teachers, schools and colleges.

The STEM Centre can support your&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[PlaybackSchools - new service from the National STEM Centre]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/playbackschools---new-service-from-the-national-stem-centre</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[PlaybackSchools is a new service from the National STEM Centre, giving you free access to the 3500 videos produced by Teachers TV. These popular resources allow teachers to &#039;step inside&#039; real classrooms to share their good practice.  

Overwhelmingly popular series such as Demonstrating Chemistry, Teaching Astronomy and Space, Great Lesson Ideas and John Healey&rsquo;s Masterclass provide a wealth of inspirational ideas.  

If your aim is to move your teaching to the highest levels,&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Annual Secondary Mathematics Conference ]]></title>
                        <link>http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/news/annual-secondary-mathematics-conference</link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Thursday 21 June 2012
9.30am - 3.30pm
National STEM Centre, University of York

You are invited to attend an inspiring day of workshops with opportunities to discuss mathematics education with a broad range of colleagues.

With key note speaker Malcolm Swan. Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Nottingham and author of the Standards Units and Shell materials

Your choice of workshops includes: 

&bull;	rich activities for assessment
&bull;	embedding mathematics across&hellip;]]></description>
                        <pubDate>19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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