News: 2013
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Working with schools in STEM public engagement
- The Wellcome Trust have produced a report and guidelines for organisations who work with schools in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) engagment.
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Excellence in school science teaching recognised
- The seven winners of the inaugural ENTHUSE Celebration Awards were announced at a prestigious dinner at the Wellcome Trust in London.
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New issue of 'Perspectives on Education' series on 'Effects from accountabilities'
- New report debates how accountability systems affect science education. Perspectives from a headteacher, an international expert, an inspector and school governors.
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Big Picture Debates the Brain app launched
- Is technology harming our brains? This is just onearea of debate presented in a new free app, which explores social and ethical questions about the human brain.
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The evidence for what works in education
- Hilary Leevers, Head of Education and Learning, discusses some exciting developments bringing evidence-based policy to education.
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Extended Project Support Group
- A new resource group for the Extended Project Qualification and other research projects.
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A new code for school governance
- The Wellcome Trust launches 'A Recommend Code of Governance for Schools'.
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Wonder Street Fair
- Free drop-in activities and performances to light up the mind at the Barbican, London.
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Are you In the Zone?
- In spring 2012, the Wellcome Trust sent every primary and secondary school in the UK a free In the Zone kit packed with engaging activities exploring the science of the human body in motion.
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Death: A self-portrait
- Wellcome Collection's new exhibition takes an intriguing look at the iconography of death and our complex relationship with it.
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Uluzuzulalia performance workshops
- Artist Yvon Bonenfant and his creative team are developing a new programme of performance workshops for children aged six to ten. Using magic spells, fantastic sounds and responsive video images, children and their families will be invited to explore the science of vocal sound and speech.