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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 22/07/2026

We're releasing new clinical immunology Smart Worksheets, developed with @ibmscience.bsky.social, to support diagnostic confidence🦠 Our latest article features insights from @astonuniversity.bsky.social, @imperialnhs.bsky.social & North Bristol NHS Trust. Learn more → ow.ly/3NqC50ZqNZM #HigherEd

“These Smart Worksheets promote applied and active learning by giving students a safe space to build their confidence in understanding laboratory techniques central to the clinical immunology laboratory and in the results generated. By working independently, progressing at their own pace, and receiving instant formative feedback, students can safely make mistakes, strengthen their understanding, and develop the self‑efficacy needed for placement and professional practice. This approach deepens engagement with the discipline and may even inspire students to pursue a career in clinical immunology, which would be fantastic!” - Dr Ross Pallett, Aston University

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 17/07/2026

Clinical biochemistry asks students to move from recall to real-life application ⚗️ Dr Linda Walsh at @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social highlights the value of case studies in our Smart Worksheets, developed with @ibmscience.bsky.social. Read all about it → ow.ly/fHqW50ZnnVI #STEMEducation

“Clinical biochemistry is a complex subject area which requires applying fundamental knowledge in a variety of clinical areas. Students often struggle to connect the pathways required to integrate their knowledge, therefore using patient case studies allows the knowledge they have to be applied in real-life scenarios. This makes the reliance on memorising and recall less necessary.” - Dr Linda Walsh, Glasgow Caledonian University

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 15/07/2026

Clinical biochemistry asks students to connect biomarkers, data & patient context ⚗️ In partnership with @ibmscience.bsky.social, new Smart Worksheets support applied interpretation across TDM, toxicology, lipid disorders & QA. Read the article → ow.ly/fHqW50ZnnVI #DigitalLearning

Quote from Sheri Scott of Nottingham Trent University on effective student learning through real-world biomedical science practice.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 23/06/2026

Marking pre-lab & post-lab activities can create a heavy weekly workload for academics 🎓 Auto-graded Smart Worksheets give students immediate feedback while freeing up valuable teaching time for staff. Explore the evidence → ow.ly/nhFE50Zf5KY #STEMEducation

Quote from Dr Aga Kosinska of University College London praising LearnSci's auto graded pre-labs and post-labs for reducing staff marking load and benefiting students with immediate feedback.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 19/06/2026

New clinical biomedical science Smart Worksheets are coming this September 💊 Co-designed with @ibmscience.bsky.social, one upcoming worksheet focuses on toxicology, supporting clinical reasoning around biomarkers, TDM & substance misuse. Explore resources → ow.ly/67RH50ZewhG #DigitalLearning

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 18/06/2026

Next week we’re sponsoring & attending the 2026 UK Horizons in STEM HE Conference with @ukstemconf.bsky.social l at @royalholloway.bsky.social 🎓 Join our Teaching Innovation Awards session, celebrating STEM educators driving teaching innovation. See STEM innovation in action → ow.ly/4VKJ50Zea6t

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 08/06/2026

Last week we sponsored the HUBS Conference 2026 organised by @rsb.org.uk! 🎓 Great to catch up with the biosciences community at @leedsbeckett.bsky.social. Congrats to HE Teacher of the Year winner Dr Ahmed Elbediwy & fellow finalists. See how we support bioscience learning → ow.ly/Etsh50Z8GSA

Iain and Dr Helen Leggett from University of East Anglia.

The Smart Worksheet Library brochure next to Yorkshire Tea bag - lets have a proper brew.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 31/03/2026

Clinical immunology underpins diagnosis & treatment of immune-related conditions 🩺 In collaboration with @ibmscience.bsky.social, we’ve developed Smart Worksheets to support IBMS-accredited teaching. Explore the resources → ow.ly/1vmx50YB5XY #ScienceEducation

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 25/03/2026

This week we’re at the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum at the EICC in Edinburgh 🎓 Connecting students, researchers & professionals to build community & support diverse pathways in life sciences. Learn how to embed inclusive, flexible learning → ow.ly/Y16u50YyICp #STEMEducation

Panel discussion at the Future Forum 2026 on fostering community leadership and resilience against systemic change.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 18/03/2026

This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🌍 Inclusive course design can shape confidence, belonging, & how students engage with science learning. Explore how flexible, accessible approaches can support all learners → ow.ly/qrv950YvHsU #InclusiveEducation

“I find Smart Worksheets a lot less stressful than full written lab reports and I find them much easier to cope with in terms of my ADHD and anxiety. I feel that they allow people with learning difficulties to be assessed in a way that is more beneficial to our needs...I am glad to know that in Smart Worksheets, my work will produce the deserved result, and my grade is less likely to be affected by learning disability or mental health struggles.” - Student, LearnSci Student Survey

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 17/03/2026

Many first-year students arrive in labs feeling underprepared or unsure what to expect 🧪 A case study with Dr Schwartz-Narbonne from @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social explores how structured pre-lab support improved confidence & engagement. Read more → ow.ly/9xh650Yvcuc #StudentSuccess

“The Library is so extensive that we were able to map existing materials to our existing labs without changing things. This was really important – if I hadn't been able to use off-the-shelf resources, there’s no way I would have had time to do this intervention.” - Dr Rachel Schwartz-Narbonne, Sheffield Hallam University

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 05/03/2026

Students learn in different ways, and not everyone benefits from a single approach 🎓 By planning for diverse needs from the start, we can create fairer, more engaging learning environments. Explore how inclusive design supports every learner → ow.ly/HQI450XbO18 #StudentSuccess

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/03/2026

New research from @londonmetuni.bsky.social explores a blended approach to first-year forensic science education 🎓 Using Smart Worksheets & LabSims, the team strengthened pre-sessional preparation & tracked engagement through analytics. Read more → ow.ly/SlQ050Yp6HS #DigitalLearning

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 03/03/2026

Many bioscience students start their degrees motivated but feel uncertain when quantitative skills become central to labs & data analysis 🧬 Our article shares insights from @exeter.ac.uk on embedding numeracy in real bioscience contexts to build confidence. Read more → ow.ly/UZEU50Yotkz #HigherEd

Helping bioscience students build numeracy confidence

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 27/02/2026

Mrs Joyce Sewry is a Teaching Innovation Awards winner, strengthening scientific numeracy in first-year Chemistry 🏆 At Rhodes University, she developed a Scientific Numeracy Smart Worksheet to identify maths skills gaps & support diverse cohorts. Read more → ow.ly/Wy6F50YmREI #STEMEducation

Mrs Joyce Sewry awarded the LearnSci Teaching Innovation Awards.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 24/02/2026

The Smart Worksheet Library is designed by scientists to support educators & future scientists. Reduce marking time while building core scientific skills through unlimited practice, personalised feedback, & clear performance insights 🧠 Explore more → ow.ly/5WGT50YkS6u #DigitalLearning

Embrace the value of failure: Students aren’t afraid of work, they’re afraid of getting it wrong. In science education, many students would rather stay silent than risk a mistake. Normalise mistakes as part of the process, not the end of it.

Confidence grows with feedback: Rather than protecting students from error, we should be introducing systems that support learning through it. Immediate and low stakes feedback helps students test ideas, spot errors, and try again, quickly.

Make mistakes and feel safe: When feedback feels safe and separate from grading, students take more risks. Mistakes become a part of learning and not something to avoid. That’s where real growth begins.

Scale without sacrificing quality: As student numbers grow, the Smart Worksheet Library helps you maintain high standards across modules, teams and institutions, with less manual effort

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 18/02/2026

Many biochemistry students thrive with inclusive, authentic assessment design 🎓 A study from @dmu.ac.uk published in Essays in Biochemistry explores a co-created flipped lab model using dialogic feedback & LearnSci LabSims to boost engagement & achievement. Read more → ow.ly/FBFB50YhH7m #HigerEd

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 17/02/2026

Many forensic science students begin their degrees motivated but hesitate when calculations feel high-stakes 🫆 Our article shares insights from Dr Anna Kirkham at @lancasteruni.bsky.social on embedding numeracy in real forensic contexts to build confidence. Read more → ow.ly/tVW150Yh1xT #HigherEd

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 13/02/2026

Prof. Avril Williams is a Teaching Innovation Awards winner, reshaping AI use in STEM education 🏆 At The University of the West Indies, she developed a framework that helps students critically evaluate generative AI and build lasting understanding. Read more → ow.ly/BOyV50Yf0l0 #STEMEducation

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 12/02/2026

You can now access LearnSci Analytics directly from your LMS 📊 LearnSci analytics provides secure, actionable dashboards reveal student engagement & performance, helping you identify gaps & tailor teaching with confidence. See how it can support your teaching → ow.ly/jfgB50YeeZr #STEMEducation

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 11/02/2026

Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩‍🔬 Our 2025 Teaching Innovation Award winning projects were largely driven by women, showcasing innovative, impactful approaches to STEM teaching. Explore this year’s winners → ow.ly/hu4c50YcJyw #WomenInScience2026

Illustration of two female scientists conducting experiments with lab equipment celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 10/02/2026

How do we prepare students for a future in haematology and transfusion science? 🩸 We've created new Smart Worksheets, co-designed with @ibmscience.bsky.social, to help students build diagnostic skills, clinical confidence & applied understanding! Learn more in our article → ow.ly/GTmf50Yc8Ww

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 09/02/2026

Many chemistry students begin their degrees motivated but hesitate when calculations feel high-stakes ⚗️ Our article shares insights from Dr Roy Lowry @plymuni.bsky.social on embedding numeracy in real scientific contexts to build student confidence. Read more → ow.ly/9kzX50YbFgj #STEMEducation

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations to Kathleen Pritchard & James Heritage from Aston University, for receiving an honourable mention from the #TeachingInnovationAward judges! 🎉 Check out their work enhancing students’ telephone skills, using simulations to create a safe practice environment → ow.ly/BKzP50Y8OkG

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Ciorsdaidh Watts and Dr. Lydia Luise Bach from @uofgchem.bsky.social , for receiving an honourable mention from the #TeachingInnovationAward judges! 🎉 Check out their work designing and delivering an AI-focused MOOC → ow.ly/BKzP50Y8OkG

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations, Dr Vino Paideya from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡 Read about the widespread impact of introducing pre-lab digital resources on chemistry cohorts with diverse educational backgrounds → ow.ly/qHRp50Y8Oh2

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations, Dr Emily Harper from Aston University, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡 Read about the development of a digital escape room and its impact on student confidence in statistics → ow.ly/Ss6850Y8OeG

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Laura. C. McCaughey and team from the @glasgow.ac.uk, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡 Read about how customised Smart Worksheets enhanced learning and confidence with R and statistical analysis across multiple large courses → ow.ly/Gmcq50Y8Obc

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations, Prof. Avril Williams from The University of the West Indies, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡 Read about how Prof. Williams used metacognitive metrics to track how students' interactions with generative AI influenced their actual learning → ow.ly/zQJc50Y8O77

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations, Joyce Sewry from Rhodes University, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡 Read about the widespread impact of introducing pre-lab digital resources on chemistry cohorts with diverse educational backgrounds → ow.ly/PuUb50Y8O4I

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations, Dr. Louise Mackenzie from the University of Brighton, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡 Read about how new initiatives reduced inequity of outcome for lower-income and ethnic minority students → ow.ly/aeBf50Y8O2m

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 04/02/2026

Congratulations, Sarah Maher from @tudublin.bsky.social , you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡 Read about the impact of introducing a crime scene house virtual tour and forensic science Smart Worksheets on students’ learning → ow.ly/VXQI50Y8NYA

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 29/01/2026

The winners have been chosen! The panel have finished reviewing the set of incredible applications we received, and we can’t wait to celebrate them with you: the results will be announced next week 💡 #TeachingInnovationAwards #TeachingInnovation

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 27/01/2026

Our six expert judges are busy reviewing all the 2025 Teaching Innovation Award applications! Keep an eye out over the next week for announcements 👀 If you'd like the results to land straight in your inbox, head to our website to sign up to the email list → ow.ly/cL2J50Y4jBZ

Quote from Prof. Leanne Williams, reading "I say it every year, but I mean it every time! The 2025 applications are incredible! It's inspiring to see educators worldwide pioneering innovations and also turning the challenge of Gen-AI into impressive learning opportunities. The judges have their work cut out for them to select the winners. Watch this space!".

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 26/01/2026

Engaging students in complex subjects like medical microbiology takes more than content alone 🦠 Our article explores how clinically relevant, interactive practice helps students apply knowledge with confidence & prepare for careers in microbiology & public health. Read more → ow.ly/vkJq50Y3QEG

Clinical microbiology smart worksheets by LearnSci with petri dishes and inoculation loop on a white table against a pink background.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 21/01/2026

A new year brings fresh starts in teaching 🎓 LearnSci Analytics gives educators clear, cohort-level insight into how students are engaging, helping you see what’s working and where extra support may be needed. Explore more → ow.ly/rfAB50Y0y67 #TeachingSuppot #StudentSuccess

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 16/01/2026

Many pharmacy students start highly motivated but hesitate when maths enters pharmaceutical contexts💊 Our latest article explores how embedded numeracy helps students apply maths in context, with insights from Prof S Malan at @uwconline.bsky.social Read more → ow.ly/jMfR50XXRqi #PharmacyEducation

Helping pharmacy students build numeracy confidence

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 15/01/2026

The application window is officially closed, and the results are in: the 2025 Teaching Innovation Awards is the biggest year yet, with projects from 13 countries 🌍 A huge thank you to every educator who shared their work. It’s inspiring to see so many institutions represented! 💡

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 14/01/2026

Many students avoid making mistakes, even though error is central to learning 🎓 This article explores how low-stakes practice and instant feedback help students build confidence, resilience, & deeper understanding. Read more → ow.ly/hfSB50XWG5T #ActiveLearning

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 13/01/2026

Entries are now closed for the 2025 Teaching Innovation Awards! A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a project; your passion for innovation is inspiring and we can’t wait to share your work with the community 💡 #TeachingInnovationAwards

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 12/01/2026

It’s your last chance to apply for a Teaching Innovation Award! Applications officially close at 11:59pm GMT tonight, so polish off any last-minute changes and make sure to submit your application form before the end of the day. Apply now → ow.ly/MhJK50XVCVa #TeachingInnovation #STEMed

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 09/01/2026

Many forensic science students understand the science but hesitate when numbers are involved 🫆 Our latest article explores how contextualised numeracy builds confidence, with insights from Dr Anna Kirkham at @unilancashire.bsky.social Read more → ow.ly/zTwX50XTUiz #ForensicScience

Helping forensics students build numeracy confidence

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 23/12/2025

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at LearnSci 🎄 Thank you to our partners for another fantastic year of collaboration. We’re now out of office for the holidays and will see you in the New Year!

LearnSci: Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! From the LearnSci team.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 11/12/2025

It was great to connect with so many academics in our recent webinar series, exploring & sharing practical ways of using LabSims, Smart Worksheets, & LearnSci Analytics in microbiology, analytical chemistry, & skills-focused modules 🎓 Thanks to everyone who joined the discussions! #DigitalLearning

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 10/12/2025

Many science students arrive excited for STEM but unsure about the maths it requires 📊 Early diagnostics & low-stakes practice are helping build confidence. Read how @kent.ac.uk & Rhodes University use scientific numeracy tools to support first-year cohorts → ow.ly/9nvV50XGMTK #ScientificNumeracy

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 09/12/2025

Many science students start motivated but unsure about the maths within their subject 📊 Contextual, low-stakes practice helps learners build confidence, not just competence. Explore our Quantitative Skills Smart Worksheets to strengthen core numeracy skills → ow.ly/xsEI50XGa1I #QuantitativeSkills

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 05/12/2025

Many chemistry students start keen but unsure about the maths behind the subject ⚗️ Our new piece shows how contextual numeracy practice helps students overcome anxiety & gain confidence, with insights from Dr Roy Lowry at @plymuni.bsky.social . Read more → ow.ly/xpfZ50XCMne #ChemistryEducation

Helping chemistry students build numeracy confidence.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 02/12/2025

Wondering whether to enter the Teaching Innovation Awards? 💡 We'd love to hear about your innovative teaching. That might include: - Solving a problem by improving tools - Improving teaching materials and practices - Developing new digital learning resources Read more & apply: ow.ly/N7K850XAwTv

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 26/11/2025

University teams are under growing pressure to create & maintain digital resources. Partnering with LearnSci reduces that load, with expert-designed tools & full support 🔬 As Dr Phil Craven @unibirmingham.bsky.social shares, it’s “a weight off my mind.” Explore more → ow.ly/PG6950Xy3yc #HigherEd

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 25/11/2025

Over the past 5 years, the Teaching Innovation Awards have recognised innovative educators globally, with applications from over 100 educators from 15+ countries. Are you using digital tools to enhance teaching & learning in science? Head to our website to find out more → ow.ly/mtvB50Xxtxq

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