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Fiona Roberts
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Senior Science Technician
Chair of ASE National Technician Committee
Swimming volunteer
Girlguiding volunteer
School governor - primary & secondary
DofE leader
STEM ambassador
And still time to fit in walks with my dog, crochet & reading (just!)
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A change of scenery and role for me for the next week.
Volunteering as Front of House manager at the AquaticsGB NextGen Championships
Love the limited edition patches for the all important volunteers who make the meets happen- Small gestures of recognition like this have a big impact.
July 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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associationscied.bsky.social
🧪 A fantastic day at Bolton School for the ASE Technicians Conference! Inspiring sessions from @SimonQuinnell on leadership & @RebeccaDaniels on microscale chemistry. Big thanks to all who joined! Read more: Read more: ow.ly/zpSe50WpTXk
July 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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cleapss.bsky.social
From @rsc.org @rsc-eic.bsky.social CPD and microscale chemistry are making practicals more possible and teachers more confident. Teacher trainer Robert Campbell explains how, then one of his PGCE students shares their first-hand experience of using microscale

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Microscale makes teachers (and learners) mighty confident
Discover how CPD leads to improved practical skills and confidence for early career and trainee teachers
edu.rsc.org
May 13, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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associationscied.bsky.social
Celebrating British Science Week! This year’s theme is ‘Change and Adapt’, and we asked our members:

"Have you made a positive change or adaptation to your teaching practice over the past year?" Here's what they said 🔗 ow.ly/Jhul50Vfucp

#BSW2025 #ChangeAndAdapt
March 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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preproom.bsky.social
techognition.org
March 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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rsc-eic.bsky.social
📢 Science teachers and technicians of the UK and Ireland, we want to hear from you. Find out how to lend your voice to the Science Teaching Survey 2025 🔽
https://edu.rsc.org/opinion/and-the-survey-says-/4020804.article
#sciteachuk #edchatie #uked
February 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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associationscied.bsky.social
What’s missing in science education?

The Science Teaching Survey is the largest science education survey in the UK and Ireland. In this year’s survey, we’re asking what you need: the missing tools, resources and approaches.

Take the 2025 Science Teaching Survey 🔗https://ow.ly/ALog50V5V12
February 25, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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cleapss.bsky.social
The 2025 Science Teaching Survey is open now

The Science Teaching Survey is the largest science education survey in the UK and Ireland. In this year’s survey, we’re asking what you need: the missing tools, resources etc...

schoolzone.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey...
Science Teaching Survey 2025
Science Teaching Survey 2025
schoolzone.questionpro.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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unison.org.uk
Proud to support #TECHOGNITION 2025.

Join us in a national celebration of technical support staff, recognising the importance of their essential roles in school and college education. 🥼🎙️🔬
🗓️ 27 March 2025
techognition.bsky.social #TECHOGNITION @techognition.bsky.social · Feb 6
Pleased to announce our #TECHOGNITION 2025 sponsors are:
@unison.org.uk
Philip Harris
@sls-se.bsky.social
@vittaeducation.bsky.social
Curie Scientific
Technical Champions
February 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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cleapss.bsky.social
Electrolysis on a microscale from @roysocchem.bsky.social and inspired by CLEAPSS / 'Uncle Bob'

edu.rsc.org/experiments/...
Electrolysis on a microscale
Use this microscale version of the electrolysis of copper(II) chloride to safely explore a key practical experiment
edu.rsc.org
February 6, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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techognition.bsky.social
Our next #TECHOGNITION event is Thursday 27th March 2025! Full details can be found here: techognition.org
If you own a company that would like to sponsor the event, please email us at admin@preproom.org - The deadline for inclusion is the 31st January.
#TECHOGNITION
Celebrating School and FE College Technicians, recognising the importance of this essential role in education. Brought to you by Preproom.org and UNISON.
techognition.org
January 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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associationscied.bsky.social
Thinking about booking for the ASE Annual Conference 2025 but not sure yet?

Hear directly from past attendees! We’re confident you’ll be inspired. vimeo.com/1027263292/6...

We can’t wait to see you there! ow.ly/r0ET50U25rN
#ASEConf2025
2025 ASE Annual Conference at the University of Nottingham
ASE Annual Conference 2025, sponsored by AQA, at University of Nottingham. Secure your place today!
ow.ly
November 7, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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bobthechemist.bsky.social
This is the link to www.rsc.org/news-events/... for an account of the chemistry education trip to Thailand. @bogwoppitfee.bsky.social #ChatChemistry, #ITeachChem @cleapss.bsky.social @associationscied.bsky.social @roysocchem.bsky.social @beyondben.bsky.social , @unitednationsbk.bsky.social
Five go to Thailand
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October 9, 2024 at 5:18 PM
bogwoppitfee.bsky.social
Are you a technician who goes above & beyond? Are you a HOD who has an amazing technician/team of technicians?
Apply now for the Salter’s Technician’s Award 2024.

saltersinstitute.org/news/apply-f...
Apply for the 2024 Salters’ Technician Award
The Salters’ Institute is now accepting applications for the 2024 Salters’ Technician Award.
saltersinstitute.org
October 7, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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associationscied.bsky.social
We’re excited to announce that early bird tickets for ASE’s Annual Conference 2025 are now live! 🎉 ow.ly/cbhM50TnT6N

The UK’s largest science education conference will feature over 250 sessions, including keynotes, workshops, and an exhibition with top science education organisations.

#ASEConf2025
September 16, 2024 at 3:02 PM
bogwoppitfee.bsky.social
Sitting down after work with a cuppa and the Autumn @cleapss.bsky.social bulletin which landed in my pigeon hole today.
September 10, 2024 at 4:20 PM
bogwoppitfee.bsky.social
Fabulous to see 2 school science techs showcasing our work to a wider audience. Projects like this really help people to understand the crucial role we play in the science education of children.

www.technicians.org.uk/stories/shan...

www.technicians.org.uk/stories/mark...
Mark Kelly, School Technician | Technicians
Mark is a Senior Laboratory Technician at Carmel College Sixth Form
www.technicians.org.uk
September 10, 2024 at 12:41 PM
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jmhale.bsky.social
Just in case any biology teachers haven’t seen this: Biology Week Spelling Bee! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... any school (global) can take part, but prizes only for UK students. Ages 11-18. Please share! #SciTeachUK #Biolobee
Biology Week: National Spelling Bee 2024 Registration Page
This year, the Royal Society of Biology has provided grant funding to enable Jon Hale, Beaulieu Convent School, Wellington Road, St Helier, Jersey JE2 4RJ, to coordinate and run a Spelling Bee for Bio...
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August 15, 2024 at 6:22 PM