ASE 2025 Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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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11:15 GMT

Frontier Science: TBC

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT

Coates C27

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
Coates C27

Frontier Science

Theme Frontier Science

12:15 GMT

Frontier Science: What makes a spider fly? And other stories from the Open Air Laboratories project

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT

Coates C27

How clean is the air that surrounds you where you live or that you breathe on your walk to school or work? Are there as many insects as there should there be in your garden or local park and does this number matter?
These kinds of starter questions have been used successfully to engage participants throughout the UK in a Citizen Science initiative called the ‘Open Air Laboratories Project’. Insights gained have helped shape the creation and implementation of scientific learning resources that can be adapted for use in diverse groups and settings, to improve understanding not only of our environment, but of more complex ideas such as ‘connectivity’ and ‘change’.

Speakers

Sara Goodacre

Professor, University of Nottingham (School of Life Sciences)

Friday January 10, 2025 12:15 - 13:05 GMT
Coates C27

Frontier Science

Theme Frontier Science
Key Stage / Audience Type ECTs, 5 to 7, 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ITEs, FE/Skills, Technicians, Trainees

14:15 GMT

Frontier Science: Under the microscope - bringing electron microscopy to life for all audiences

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT

Coates C27

Electron Microscopy (EM) is a powerful tool that reveals structures at the micro and nanoscales, offering a unique window into the microscopic world. Despite its transformative capabilities, EM remains relatively unknown outside of academic circles, with minimal exposure in standard school curricula—briefly touched on at A-level biology. Yet, its potential to enhance learning goes far beyond the sciences. Imagine teaching cell biology by showing real EM images of different cell types, or bringing abstract concepts to life in subjects like history with stunning details of ancient glass.

Under the Microscope is a public engagement initiative designed around a simple yet exciting question: "What would you like to see imaged at the microscale?" This talk explores how EM can break down barriers and captivate diverse audiences. Since its inception in 2023, it has evolved from being purely online to being shown on TV, going international, and reaching local communities including children from SEND backgrounds.

Join Dr. Luke Norman as he demonstrates how a single concept can be adapted to reach different audiences through creative mediums. Like Ant-Man, get ready to shrink down and explore the fascinating world at the nanoscale, where every detail tells a story.

Speakers

Luke Norman

Knowledge Exchange Fellow, Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre, University of Nottingham

Dr Luke NormanKnowledge Exchange FellowNanoscale and Microscale Research CentreE: Luke.norman2@nottingham.ac.uk W: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/people/luke.norman2Nanoscale and Microscale Research Centre (nmRC)W: www.nottingham.ac.uk/nmrcFollow uslinktr.ee/uonnmrc ... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 14:15 - 15:05 GMT
Coates C27

Frontier Science

Theme Frontier Science
Key Stage / Audience Type 7 to 11, 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, ECTs, Advisors/Consultants, Industry, ITEs, Teacher Developers, Technicians, Trainees, FE/Skills