Last day on our science PGCE course & we have 4 ECT teachers from last years cohort, discussing the ECT program & what are the most important things to know in your first year! Lots of really useful information for them to strive (rather than just survive) in thier first year!

We're really excited to announce a new sister journal to the School Science Review on the way! The new SSR In Practice journal will focus on advice and CPD that can be used directly in a classroom setting... Take a sneak peek 👀: ow.ly/4Cbb50JFOFk DJP #ASECjhat

If your students are disadvantaged in some way, then our Keeping Science Practical project could be just what you need! Our CPD package for subject leaders, technicians and ECTs will put practical back at the heart of your practice. ase.org.uk/wolfson-project #edutwitter

IT'S TIME! #ASEConf2023 is back at Sheffield Hallam University from Thurs 5th to Sat 7th January 🎉 Early Bird tickets are on sale now but only until 30/10/22, so don't wait! Psst, there's something new this year too 👀 Secure savings of up to £83: bit.ly/3BFhoD7 #ASEChat #ukedchat

My pigeons won me third place in a photography competition. My photograph is called Social Distancing. I'm a complete amateur and was up against professional photographers, so I'm over the moon! Thanks, pigeons.

Our Online Technicians Leadership Programme is back! Join Simon Quinnell to take a look at what makes a good leader and manager. Evaluate your strengths and areas for development as a leader of a technical service with this 3-part course: ow.ly/xFSr50KLNoz #ASEChat #SciEd

#OnThisDay in 1846, astronomer Johann Gottfried Galle, working from predictions by Urbain Le Verrier, confirmed the existence of a new planet, Neptune. The ice giant had been observed many times before, but this was the first time it was confirmed to be an entirely new planet.

A nice story of the utilisation of animal communication. In an approach similar to ultrasonic imaging, researchers have used the echoes of fin whale songs to calculate the thickness of layers of the Earth’s crust. Read more here: science.org/content/articl…

We're excited to announce our 2022 Christmas Lecturer: Professor Dame Sue Black! This year's #XmasLectures will be all about forensic science, as Sue reveals the secrets of real-life investigations, separating forensic fact from fiction. Find out more: rigb.org/christmas-lect…

We also have issue 177 on UN Sustainable Goals and 178 on Chemistry in primary. Looking forward to hearing from colleagues across schools and the primary science community 💡The ASE ASE Primary Committee The ASE West Midlands ASE London

Halfterm seemed to take a long time getting here this autumn. Hope all teachers and techs get a well deserved break. Don’t forget though that the Earlybird pricing for @ASEConf2023 ends on October 30th. Hate you to miss a bargain!

Woo hoo! Primary Science Journal ASE has arrived!!

How can school science respond to global risks such as climate change through its curricula, pedagogies and assessment to help learners face the future? Join Prof Michael J Reiss on Thurs 5 Jan at #ASEConf2023 to find out! Explore the programme: ase.org.uk/aseconf2023-sc… #SciEd

#OnThisDay in 1859, Charles Darwin's landmark book 'On the Origin of Species' was first published. The work is one of the foundations of evolutionary biology, and one of the most important scientific works of the 19th century. #HistoryOfScience

Not long left until the extended deadline for Schools Exhibition at #ASEConf2023! Teachers and pupils are invited to share their science projects on Fri 6th Jan. Supporting teachers will receive a free pass for that day! Find out more: ow.ly/YJ0S50LuEgk #ASEChat

The ASE Do you have a successful science club? Environmental group? Gardening group? Please consider bringing a few students along to @ASEConf2023 in Sheffield to tell others what you do & why they enjoy it. Celebrate school Science 👏🎉👏

Have a Merry Christmas from all of us at the ASE! Time to have a well-deserved break and eat some mince pies 🥧 We'll be back online later next week and see you in person at #ASEConf2023 in the new year!

Happy Chemistree🎄

Merry Christmas and holiday greetings to all our followers. And to all those who might have got a #microscope as a present. Here’s to exciting microscopic adventures in 2023. 📷 unknown credit (love it though)