ASE 2025 Annual Conference

ASE 2025 Annual Conference

The ASE is delighted to be hosting its Annual Conference, generously sponsored by AQA, at the University of Nottingham from 9th to 11th January 2025. International sessions are incorporated throughout the event’s 3 days and we will have a great exhibition with lots of exclusive Conference offers. Post-16 focus-day and for those involved in leading and delivering professional development, the Teacher Developers’ Group programme is Thursday. Friday is the dedicated Technicians day, kindly sponsored by Philip Harris, and Early Career Teacher day. Sessions for both Primary and 11-19 are threaded throughout all 3 days with a focus on Research on Saturday.

Book your tickets now at https://ase2025AnnConf.eventbrite.co.uk - and remember, if you are an ASE member you will benefit from hugely discounted prices! Check out our membership here - it’s free for Early Career Teachers and only £25 for Technicians!

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08:45 GMT

BERG: Developing microscopy skills: a plant-rich approach Pope A34Chris Graham To Taste or Not to Taste! It May Be in Your Genes! Chemistry lab B5Erika Fong Behind the AI curtain: How CENTURY use ML to accelerate learning ESLC C01Christopher Richards Engaging under-represented young people in STEM Pope LT C17Maria Rossini Supporting Climate Education: A Multi-Disciplinary Perspective Pope A1Simon Tresidder • David Preece ASE Project: Why is core maths so important to you? Coates C27Marianne Cutler • Ed Walsh • Sarah Denison • Tom Rainbow

09:45 GMT

CLEAPSS: Biology practicals that work ESLC C01Ai-Linh Tran Great minds on science education Coates C27James de Winter The Deconstructed Practical Pope LT C15Amanda Clegg • Karen Collns Frontier Science: Drawing to learn, teach and assess in science Pope A1Shaaron Ainsworth

10:45 GMT

Tea Break and Exhibition

11:15 GMT

CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean How far can we go? Benefits of International collaboration Pope A1Ade Magaji • Glenys Hart • Nasko Stamenov SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell The Genetics of Sickle Cell Detection and Therapy Chemistry lab B5Erika Fong • Embitec (MiniOne Systems) Coding for climate action - empowering students to tackle environmental challenges through computer science Pope LT C17Vojtech Tichavsky • Amazon in the Community Frontier Science: Where atoms meet AI: Quantum Physics, ChatGPT, and Research-led teaching for the YouTube/TikTok generation Pope LT C15Philip Moriarty

12:15 GMT

AQA: Assessing Practical Science Pope A17Lisa Mooney • AQA BERG: Fostering pupils interest in science at higher education & beyond Pope A34Carl Harrington • George Witty CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean Developing leadership skills in secondary science Pope A1Tracey Baxter Keynote: Mathematics (and the science curriculum) to 18 Pope LT C17Andrew Noyes SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Honorary and Professional Members lunch Chemistry Building FoyerLynn Ladbrook • Jane Oldham • Chris Harrison Panel: How does research influence initial teacher education? Pope LT C15Emily Perry • Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach Using British Science Week to Kick start engagement with STEM in your schoo ESLC B05Susan Matambanadzo What is the nature of science? An exploration of its power and limitations Chemistry lab B5Cathy Priest

13:15 GMT

Keynote: Schooling while home burns? The science teacher's role in educating for sustainability Pope LT C15Paul Vare Reconceptualising the school curriculum to address global challenges Pope A1Andy Markwick

14:15 GMT

BERG: Does AI write good science, and does it know whether it can? Evaluating the ability of Generative AI to write and evaluate scientific text Pope A34Nigel Francis • Andrew Shore CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean Formative Assessment Probes - Building Conceptual Understanding in KS3 Pope A17Page Keeley • Ed Walsh Job satisfaction and attrition for physics teachers in the first five years Pope A1Mark Whalley • Ian Horsewell SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell Climate Literacy for everyone Pope LT C17Professor Sylvia Knight Top Tips for Inclusive Science Teaching Chemistry lab B5Eleanor Wylie • Sue Woolhouse

15:15 GMT

Chair Chat Engineering & Science Learning Soft Chair area adjacent to ground floor atriumDavid Allen • Professor Leigh Hoath • Jane Oldham • Alex Sinclair Tea Break and Exhibition IOP's Physics and Tea Physics Building foyerIan Horsewell • Institute of Physics

15:45 GMT

BERG: Microscopes as science capital: challenges and opportunities Pope A34Andy Chandler-Grevatt Borderless Microchemistry Pope A1Zlatina Ivanova • Nasko Stamenov CLEAPSS Hands-on Workshop drop-in ESLC A09 AMatt Endean DNA Forensics Solves the Murder Mystery of Dr. Ward Chemistry lab B5Erika Fong • Embitec (MiniOne Systems) SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session ESLC A09 BAlex Jenkin • Dan Jenkins • Gail Webdell ASE Policy Group: what does ASE do for members and what should we do next? Chemistry LT X2 (with sink)Jane Turner CSciTeach • Caroline Smith • Helen Darlington CSciTeach Exploring Expert Biology Teacher Practice, what has been learnt so far. ESLC B05Henry Ward Panel: The practicalities of practical work Pope LT C17Jane Oldham • Jon Hale • Korede Komalafi • Hannah Macgregor- Dignan • Luke Jones

16:50 GMT

Meet and Greet the ASE Teacher Developers' Committee Pope A1Emily Perry • Claire Seeley MA CSciTeach

17:30 GMT

Members' Reception Trent BuildingLynn Ladbrook • Chris Harrison • Jane Oldham • David Allen • Professor Leigh Hoath • Alex Sinclair

18:30 GMT

Visit to Nottingham Trent ObservatoryDr Daniel Brown

19:00 GMT

Thursday's Social with Jacket Potatoes and Salad with PAYG Bar! The Great Hall, Trent BuildingLynn Ladbrook • Jane Oldham • Chris Harrison • David Allen • Alex Sinclair • Professor Leigh Hoath