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

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

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

ESLC A09 B

Drop-in anytime to try our reliable practicals demonstrating core biological principles. Discover relevant, engaging and affordable practicals covering a range of key curriculum topics. Try something new or troubleshoot an old favourite, join us for ten minutes or two hours. Inspiration guaranteed! (For 11-19 teachers and technicians; ITE and trainees)

This session relates to the ASE Book Teaching Secondary Biology - click here to be directed to the resource in the ASE Bookshop and explore further details

Speakers

Alex Jenkin

Project Manager, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Alex project manages the Science and Plants for Schools project, overseeing SAPS’ attendance at the ASE Annual Conference and managing the development of our free teaching resources. Alex is keen to explore how plants can be used as examples across biology, not just in traditional... Read More →

Dan Jenkins

Head of Gatsby Plant Education Programme, Science and Plants for Schools (SAPS)

Dan is Head of the Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme and directs the Science and Plants for Schools project. For over 10 years Dan has developed practicals and resources for SAPS and is a dab hand at getting any plant to behave in the school lab. Dan’s background in plant... Read More →

Gail Webdell

Science Technician, SAPS

Gail officially joined SAPS in March 2020 but has been a keen enthusiast and support to SAPS for many years. She has worked with the team during our Train the Trainer events and demonstrated with us at the Association for Science Education (ASE) annual conferences on numerous occasions... Read More →

Friday January 10, 2025 11:15 - 12:05 GMT
ESLC A09 B

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians

12:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

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

ESLC A09 B

Speakers

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians

14:15 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

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

ESLC A09 B

Speakers

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians

15:45 GMT

SAPS: Biology practicals that work drop-in session

Friday January 10, 2025 15:45 - 16:35 GMT

ESLC A09 B

Speakers

11-19

Theme Practical Work
Key Stage / Audience Type 11-14, 14-16, Post-16, Advisors/Consultants, Trainees, Technicians