Tagged: science education
scientist 45: the headteacher – a science technical college UTC Cambridge (2012)
Cambridge’s newest secondary school opened to start teaching in 2014. Called University Technical College – Cambridge, it specialises in biomedical and environmental science and technology. The UTC is a state funded school open to students...
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scientist 39: the plant breeder – Gillian Covey developing wheat at KWS (2013)
You may wonder how today’s farmers are able to grow wheat reliably. We talk with plant scientist Gillian Covey, who explains how different strains of wheat can be bred to make better seeds for farmers....
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scientist 36: the research biotechnologist – Alan Tunnacliffe & the bdelloid rotifer (2013)
Professor Alan Tunnacliffe of the Cambridge University Department of Chemical Engineering tells why the bdelloid rotifer has fascinated top biologists. This microscopically tiny invertebrate lives in rain puddles. The creature can survive without water for millions of years, and by now...
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scientist 31: the science outreacher at Cambridge science centre (2012)
The Cambridge Science Centre is a really useful educational attraction in the city centre. Founder Dr Chris Lennard tells Roger Frost what the centre aims to do for science education. The Cambridge Science Centre opened in 2013 at 18 Jesus Lane,...
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scientist 05: the science teacher – writing a dictionary of science jargon
Cambridge science teacher Dr William Hirst tells Roger Frost how learning the language of science can improve children’s success at school. Dr Hirst is the author of a science dictionary for ages 10 -14 called “William’s...
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Roger Frost & Chris Creese on Cambridge radio breakfast show
Neil and Lottie invite us to the Breakfast Show on Cambridge 105 as we answer questions about how the show came about. There was giggling but it was an informative chat too. Running order...
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