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SAMHE (Schools' Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education)
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#CitizenScience research investigating #IndoorAirQuality in UK #schools
Free curriculum-linked educational resources.
Empowering individuals & informing policy to make schools healthier places to learn and work
#SAMHE www.samhe.org.uk
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Great to see more #SAMHE findings reported.

Outdoor air is the biggest driver of particles in the classroom. Closing windows doesn't always help but air filters can.

Discover more recommendations for policy and practice (link in comments).

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
#ClassroomAir 🍎
July 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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📢 JOB ALERT

We are recruiting for a part time #PublicEngagement Coordinator at SEI York.

Join the Action for Quality Aquatic environments project and support citizen scientists in Yorkshire as they monitor water quality in the region's rivers and lakes:

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June 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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It's #CleanAirDay! Read our June newsletter📰 to:
⭐️ discover what we’re offering next for schools
⭐️ get tips for creating your school’s #ClimateAction plan
⭐️ find out what we’ve learned about particulate matter in #ClassroomAir

Read it now: buff.ly/ZjztSOB
🍎 #SAMHE #EduSky #AirQuality #PM2_5 #IAQ
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June 19, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Improving Air Quality in Schools: what can we do?
V E N T I L A T I O N
📽️Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA5N... @unisontheunion.bsky.social @samhe.bsky.social Dr Henry Burridge @henryburridge.bsky.social & Matthew Clark
(2/3)
Improving Air Quality in Schools: what can we do? Part 2
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April 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Get the #SAMHE newsletter for updates, resources, inspiring stories and our scientific findings and recommendations on indoor #AirQuality in UK schools!

Next issue due out soon, so join the mailing list today!
samhe.org.uk/FAQ#contact

#STEM #edchat #HealthyAir #ClassroomAir #InclusiveCitSci
June 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Have you used #SAMHE? Send us your stories to inspire other schools! 😃

We're compiling our next newsletter and we'd love to share how your school uses SAMHE, what activity has most enthused your class/club, if you open windows more now...

Please submit here: buff.ly/4059UTY

#STEM #AirQuality 🍎
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June 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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This #WorldHealthDay let's make #HealthySchools! 🍎

Discover easy ways to improve #AirQuality in your classroom
👉 samhe.org.uk/resources/ve...

and use the activities in our free resource pack to teach pupils about #IndoorAirQuality and practice key #STEM skills
👉 samhe.org.uk/get-involved

#SAMHE
Image of the cover of the Teacher activity guide, which is part of the Teacher Resource Pack. The SAMHE robot stands against a sky blue background with the text "SAMHE. Schools Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education. Teacher activity guide."
April 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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Teachers, help pupils understand and tackle climate change while contributing to a sustainable future for our planet.

Climate CPD (3 hours remote)
3rd July
3 hours online
Secondary booking: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/540012/e...
Primary booking: www.stem.org.uk/cpd/541668/e...

🍎 #STEM #ClimateEducation
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March 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Attending #UKHSA2025 next week?

Look out for @hertscc.bsky.social's poster on our joint work evaluating the use of #AirFilters in primary schools and @sarahwestsei.bsky.social contributing to a panel on ‘Air pollution and healthcare: equipping professionals for action’.

www.sei.org/events/ukhsa...
UKHSA 2025 conference: air pollution and healthcare
Sarah West will share insights from her work investigating indoor air quality in homes and schools as part of this UK Health Security Agency Conference panel.
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March 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Teachers, help pupils understand and tackle climate change while contributing to a sustainable future for our planet.

SAMHE + STEM Learning Climate CPD
3rd April
online
Secondary CPD booking link: lnkd.in/eY2CTTXR
Primary CPD booking link: lnkd.in/eUagMjwr

#STEM #STEMforAll #ClimateEducation
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March 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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📢 Are you a #healthcare professional? Discover the latest research and resources on #AirPollution.

@sarahwestsei.bsky.social will share insights from on indoor #AirQuality in homes and schools as part of a panel at #UKHSA25.

📆 25 -26 March
📍 Manchester, UK

www.sei.org/events/ukhsa...

#SAMHE
UKHSA 2025 conference: panel on air pollution and healthcare
Sarah West will share insights from her work investigating indoor air quality in homes and schools as part of this UK Health Security Agency Conference panel.
www.sei.org
March 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Read our February newsletter 📰 for:
⭐️ fun, free ways to celebrate #BritishScienceWeek
⭐️ an #IndoorAirQuality poster competition
⭐️ inspiring stories from #schools improving #ClassroomAir
⭐️ the chance to help #codesign a new tool for schools

Read it now: bit.ly/4bxwOKl

🍎 #SAMHE #EduSky #AQ #IAQ
Fun, free ways to celebrate British Science Week and inspiring stories from schools.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Looking for fun, free ways to celebrate British Science Week in your #STEM lessons or club? #BSW25

Get the #SAMHE newsletter for ideas and resources and inspiring stories from other schools.

Next issue out soon - sign up now! 👉 samhe.org.uk/faq#contact

🍎 #edusky #STEMeducation #IndoorAirQuality
SAMHE - Schools' Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education
A research project giving UK school pupils and teachers access to data on their classroom air quality and the tools to understand it.
samhe.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Have you used #SAMHE? Send us your stories to inspire other schools! 😃

We're compiling our next newsletter and we'd love to share how your school uses SAMHE, what activity has most enthused your class/club, if you open windows more now...

Please submit here: buff.ly/4059UTY

#STEM #AirQuality 🍎
Newsletter Contributions Form
Thank you for your interest in contributing to the SAMHE (School's Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education) newsletter! You must be 18 or over to complete this form. If you are under the age ...
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February 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Great that this Newsround piece continues to inspire!

Interested but not got a #SAMHE monitor? Download our free stand-alone pack for curriculum-linked activities on #IndoorAirQuality. With guidance, worksheets and example school #AirQuality data and graphs.
👉 samhe.org.uk/get-involved

🍎 #STEM
February 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Has your #school considered #AirFilters? How would it affect your #AirQuality and #energy use?

Help us design a tool for schools to easily see the costs and benefits of installing #HEPA filter units in their setting.

Read more: bit.ly/40bzWpO

#CHEPA (Classroom HEPA), from the #SAMHE team. 🍎
CHEPA Co-design Process
CHEPA Co-design Process What is CHEPA? The CHEPA (Classroom HEPA) project involves developing a web-based tool to provide predictions of the impact of standalone HEPA filter units on classroom air q...
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January 30, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Read our December newsletter for:
⭐️ no-prep, fun activities for the last week of term
⭐️ how to boost pupils' concentration
⭐️ findings on the effectiveness of #HEPA filters for cleaner #ClassroomAir
⭐️ the chance to help #codesign a new tool for #schools

📰 bit.ly/4gLc5UL

#SAMHE #EduSky #AQ #IAQ
December 10, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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The initial #SAMHE project was a collaboration between multiple universities and UKHSA.

The SAMHE initiative comprises a growing number of extension / follow on projects, led by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and @sei.org's York centre.

Read more 👇https://samhe.org.uk/about

#EduSky #AirQuality
SAMHE - Schools' Air quality Monitoring for Health and Education
A research project giving UK school pupils and teachers access to data on their classroom air quality and the tools to understand it.
samhe.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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Last month we shared our recommendations for improving
#AirQuality in #UKschools at a @ukri.org parliamentary reception.

We were delighted that #SAMHE was chosen as a showcase of how publicly funded research and innovation positively impacts people’s lives.

#EduSky @sarahwestsei.bsky.social
Pupils from Elangeni school speaking with Rita Dhut at the UKRI parliamentary reception. Sarah West by SAMHE display at UKRI reception.
December 9, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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The INGENIOUS research project at the University of York is also looking into what affects #IndoorAirQuality in homes ingenious.york.ac.uk

@niccarslaw.bsky.social @drdaveshaw.bsky.social @sarahwestsei.bsky.social
December 5, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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Looking for fun, no-prep resources to support #STEM teaching?

Download our free pack for curriculum-linked activities on #IndoorAirQuality. With teacher guidance, pupil worksheets and example school #AirQuality data and graphs. 👉 samhe.org.uk/get-involved

#SAMHE #edusky #SciTeachUK #iTeachPhysics
Cover of the Teacher activity guide, part of the Teacher Resource Pack, with the SAMHE robot against a sky blue background.
December 4, 2024 at 10:04 AM
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Has your #school considered using #AirFilters? Help us design a web-based tool to enable schools to see the costs and benefits of installing #HEPA filter units, including #energy use and classroom #AirQuality.

No prior knowledge necessary. Find out more: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

🍎 #edusky
CHEPA Co-design Process
CHEPA Co-design Process What is CHEPA? The CHEPA (Classroom HEPA) project involves developing a web-based tool to provide predictions of the impact of standalone HEPA filter units on classroom air q...
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December 2, 2024 at 2:46 PM
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'Improving air quality in UK schools' synthesizes
#SAMHE's findings and other evidence on #IndoorAirQuality in schools and makes recommendations for policy and practice.

Read the brief, shared with MPs at a UKRI parliamentary reception earlier this week: samhe.org.uk/recommendati...
Primary school classroom. Children in blue school jumpers, some with hands up, face a teacher.
November 29, 2024 at 10:03 AM
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Welcome, whether you are new to #SAMHE or already follow us elsewhere.

This is a place to learn about indoor #AirQuality in UK #schools, be inspired by what pupils and staff are doing about it, read our policy recommendations and discover free educational resources.

#EduSky #HealthyAir #STEM #IAQ
A purple, and lilac card with two overlapping graphics on the left: one of of two people high fiving and the other of a document which has “policy’ written on it; the SAMHE logo; the title “Empowering individuals. Informing policy."; and the text SAMHE is designed to: enable pupils to interact with real world data about their environment; enable school communities to take informed action to improve their air quality; provide an unparalleled dataset to inform national policy and practice on air quality.”
November 29, 2024 at 9:47 AM