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Richard Brock

@rbrockphysics.bsky.social
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Lecturer in Science Education @KingsECS @crestem_kcl Interested in quantitative methods (richardabrock.github.io/DOCTR), the nature of scientific understanding, and telling stories about physics

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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
I am a bit behind in my reading, but a typically interesting post from @benrogersedu.bsky.social on the language of publication in physics: readingforlearning.org/2026/07/05/h...
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How English Became the International Language of Physics
This is an unusual post for me. I am writing a second edition of my book “The Big Ideas of Physics and How to Teach Them”. I am including a new chapter on literacy in physics. Each of m…
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Peter EJ Kemp @peterejkemp.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Cleaning some #ofsted data for a publication. The new report cards are tougher than TES reported in January, when they stated: > 1 in 7 schools in first wave gets ‘exceptional’ grade [14.2%] ... no school has given the lowest grade of ‘urgent improvement’
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
In the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (CRESTEM) at KCL we have just opened two doctoral scholarships. More information below:
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The @crestem.bsky.social keynote is on the 20th of April 18:00-20:00. Sue Black will explore how technology can be a tool for empowerment and for creating opportunities, especially for women and underserved communities. More information and to sign up, see here: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/crest...
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CRESTEM Keynote Lecture 2026: If I Can Do It, So Can You | King's College London
In this powerful and deeply personal keynote, Professor Sue Black OBE shares her extraordinary journey from a single mum living in poverty to becoming one of the UK’s most influential figures in techn...
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We currently have scholarships available for our MA in STEM education, funded by our partners Wipro. The scholarships cover 70% of fees and applications for the scholarships close in June.
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STEM Education Teacher Scholarship 2026-27
King's College London is pleased to offer the STEM Education Teacher Scholarship worth up to 70% of 13 students' tuition fees.
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Do you work as a secondary/FE science teacher in the UK? Have you seen this? 👀 If you can spare the time, please fill in this short survey 👇 loom.ly/7wjcLiQ
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Mrs Mounsey @mrsmounsey.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
If anyone wants any information on the scholarship or the MA STEM Education, feel free to give me a shout. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and was so pleased to graduate two weeks ago.
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
A final call for applications for our KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme which closes on Monday - details for students to apply are below:
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
With Wonyong Park and the ASE, we are running a survey on science teachers' use of research to inform teaching. If you are a science teacher, please consider taking 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Participants may opt into a prize draw. southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
This sounds amazing!
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Ian Horsewell @teachingofsci.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Fascinating example of data that we didn't know we had - organ tuning notes show climate changes www.theguardian.com/environment/... cc @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social
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Organ-tuning books in English churches provide notes on a warming climate
Researchers have realised the records are a ‘goldmine’ to study changes in environmental conditions
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
If you know any physics teachers or female Y12 students, please pass on this link to advertise the KCL Optics Ambassadors Scheme - an outreach programme to support girls' interest in optics and studying physics at university - applications are now open: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
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Optics Ambassador Scheme 2026 | King's College London
Girls interested in physics can upskill in optics and learn how to share what they've learned with younger pupils
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
The Wipro MA STEM Education scholarships are now open for students starting the programme in September 2026. STEM teachers working in state schools are eligible for the scholarships which cover 70% of fees. For more information see: www.kcl.ac.uk/study-legacy...
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STEM Education Teacher Scholarship 2026-27
King's College London is pleased to offer the STEM Education Teacher Scholarship worth up to 70% of 13 students' tuition fees.
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Centre for Research in Education in STEM @crestem.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
The next CRESTEM seminar takes place on the 12th November 2025 14:30 to 15:30 in G/8 of the Waterloo Bridge Wing. Michele Mele will explore the stories of some remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history. For more information and to register see: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/blind...
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Blind Scientists from Past to Present: snapshots of their lives and impact | King's College London
Dr Michele Mele explores the stories of remarkable scientists with low or no sight throughout history.
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Peter EJ Kemp @peterejkemp.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
New article: Children’s Perception of the World of Technology: Through the Lens of Heidegger Children found technology distracted them from connecting with nature, relating to others and themselves @drjessicahamer.bsky.social supported by @nuffieldfoundation.org link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Children’s Perception of the World of Technology: Through the Lens of Heidegger - Philosophy & Technology
Analysis of student engagement with technology has mainly focused on physical and mental health, predominantly overlooking deeper philosophical issues. Through the analysis of four focus groups (child...
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
My academic group at KCL, the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM), is recruiting a 0.4 lecturer in chemistry education. The role starts in January so has a relatively short application period: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/124385-...
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Lecturer in Chemistry Education | King's College London
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Kathryn Boast @kathrynboast.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
The 1st of these online workshops for ⭐SCIENCE / MATHS TEACHERS ⭐ is THIS THURS! Prof Jeanne Wilson is fab & has a knack for explaining neutrinos while nailing tricky questions! Pls share 👇🏻 @crestem.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social #iteachphysics #sciteachuk #physicsed @hookean.bsky.social
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The Physics Teaching Podcast @physicstp.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Coming tomorrow... Revising Physics with Key Stage 3 (ages 10-14) Thomas, Robin, and Rosie have managed to gather together as a trio to share their ideas. #iteachphysics
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Are you a mathematics teacher in the UK? Or do you work in a job that requires the regular use of mathematics?
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UCL Centre for Inclusive Education @ucl-ioe-cie.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
The Scope SEND project funded by the @nuffieldfoundation.org was launched today! Dr. Susana Castro-Kemp @scastrokemp.bsky.social and collaborators provided an overview of the project and shared initial insights from their ongoing research. Find out more about this important work: scopesend.com/home
Dr Susana Castro-Kemp and collaborators discussing findings of the project
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Alex HB @drhadwen-bennett.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
We are conducting a survey exploring the use of making activities in formal STEM education. We are interested in hearing from STEM teachers of learners aged 5-18 based in England, regardless of whether they currently employ making activities in their teaching. qualtrics.kcl.ac.uk/jfe/form/SV_...
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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management
The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
It was a pleasure to talk about the pros and cons of telling stories with @physicstp.bsky.social. The discussion was based on a project funded by the IOP with @benrogersedu.bsky.social and @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social We tried not to get too distracted by stories to focus on their value in teaching.
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Kathryn Boast @kathrynboast.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
This is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for this online physics programme for Y12-13s - applications close on Monday! @ogdentrust.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @isaacphysics.org @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Are you interested in studying for a PhD in science education? In @crestem.bsky.social we have two scholarship now open - the Ros Driver (for science education) and the Bernard Dawson scholarships. More information here: www.kcl.ac.uk/ecs/research...
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Scholarships in CRESTEM | School of Education, Communication & Society | King’s College London KBS_Icon_questionmarklink-ico
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
A reminder that applications are still open for the KCL Optics Summer 2025 for Y12 girls - please share the link with interested students and teachers. The deadline is the 23rd of April: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
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Optics Summer School 2025
A free, multi-day event for Year 12 girls to learn more about optics, with information about studying physics at university and advice on how to apply.
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Ben Rogers @benrogersedu.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Do stories in science lessons help learning? @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social and my new paper in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching explores the impact of stories in science lessons. See the full paper here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
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The Effect of Seductive Details on Knowledge Retention in Physics Videos: A Mixed Methods Study
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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Join us for the King’s 🌟 Physics Teacher Conference 🌟 - a day of scintillating talks and discussions on the latest research & most exciting physics topics. 📌 In person, central London 📆 3 July 💰 Free 🍕 Lunch provided More info & registration: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/physi...
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Peter Gallivan @petergallivan.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Another great FREE event for secondary students at King's! Please share with any teachers/schools you know. #EduSky #STEMeducation
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
For any mathematics education colleagues - the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (CRESTEM) at KCL are now advertising for a reader in mathematics education: www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/110048-...
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Reader in Mathematics Education
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Kathryn Boast @kathrynboast.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Delighted to be hosting this online outreach series! ⚛🌌✨ www.kcl.ac.uk/events/onlin... Open to Y12&13s, but keen Y10-11 also welcome. Please share! @ogdentrust.bsky.social @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social @helenrey.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics
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Peter Gallivan @petergallivan.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
So excited to share my brand new book, The Hidden Heroes of Science, published with @ri-science.bsky.social and DK Books! Packed with amazing tales of scientists from Ancient Egypt to the modern day, accompanied by amazing illustrations from Robbie Cathro. Preorder now! geni.us/hiddenheroes...
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Kathryn Boast @kathrynboast.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Really looking forward to this in July! Teachers, please share with your Y12 physics girls! @ogdentrust.bsky.social @crestem.bsky.social @rbrockphysics.bsky.social @chatphysics.bsky.social @hookean.bsky.social @janeteachesscience.bsky.social @helenrey.bsky.social #iteachphysics #chatphysics
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Liam Cini O'Dwyer @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
I’m sharing with you all a recent article about my research for LGBT+ History month www.kcl.ac.uk/students/que...
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Queer@King’s: discover research celebrating diversity at King’s
Active since 2003, Queer@King’s is an interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research group, aiming to promote ideas and projects related to gender and sexuality and to support researchers…
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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
There's still time to apply to our STEM Work Experience Week, an exciting week of hands-on science for Year 10 students! 🔬 You'll meet loads of scientists and engineers, try out interactive workshops, and develop a team research project. Applications close Friday 14 March ⬇️
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STEM work experience week 2025
An inspiring week of hands-on STEM for Year 10 students.
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Applications for the 2025 Optics Summer School at @KingsNMES are now open. If you teach Y12 students, you may have students who are interested - please do share the link: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/optic...
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Optics Summer School 2025
A free, multi-day event for Year 12 girls to learn more about optics, with information about studying physics at university and advice on how to apply.
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KCL Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences @kingsnmes.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Join us for the first ever King’s Engineering for Teachers conference! This free, in-person event is open to STEM teachers from London and beyond who are interested in engineering education. 📆 24 Apr,14:00-17:00 📍Strand Campus 🎟️ FREE Find out more and apply 👇
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Engineering for Teachers 2025
Discover what engineering is and how to best share it with your students.
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Liam Cini O'Dwyer @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Season 2 of It’s Just Research launches today, where Dr Pippa Sterk shares her milestone achievement with us all… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
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Season 2 Launch
Podcast Episode · It's Just Research · S2, E1 Trailer · 8m
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The Ogden Trust @ogdentrust.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Teaching KS3/4 physics in England without specialism? BOOK NOW for FREE Subject Knowledge CPD #SKPT #Forces start April 2025 - build knowledge & confidence - 8wks blended learning - subsidy to school on completion Find dates & details here: loom.ly/m6aVMzA
An image of a teacher in red, she is writing equations on the boad.
On the left hand side has the words 'SKPT' underneath says 'Subject Knowledge For Physics Teaching'
At the bottom says 'The delivery of the SKPT course has been brilliant- the in person sessions & all the support online has been thought provoking & enabled me to reflect on my current practice & approach improvement head-on'
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Michael Sanders @michael-sanders.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
We're recruiting for a new lectureship/assistant professorship in public policy @policyatkings.bsky.social - join us! www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs/105308-...
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Lecturer in Public Policy
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
The MA STEM quantitative methods in educational research module started a few weeks ago and students are already producing lovely work in R using ggplot and PISA 2022 data. First is a post from Jon Snell on home studying and maths scores: richardabrock.github.io/mastemquantb...
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mastemquantblog
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Liam Cini O'Dwyer @liamciniodwyer.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
I have been really looking forward to this book arriving. Thank you to the editors @profcatherinelee.bsky.social and @dradambrett.bsky.social. I enjoyed writing my chapter on queer theory. Now I look forward to reading the other contributors’ chapters.
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Are you are STEM teacher thinking of further study? You may be interested in @crestem_kcl's open evening for our MA STEM Education. Join a Teams meeting at 4:30 on the 2nd of April to learn more about our MA and our scholarships.
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Kostas Kampourakis @kampourakisk.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
As the holidays are approaching, and many recommend gifts that are easy to wrap, here is another one with a 30% discount. global.oup.com/academic/pro...
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Simon Poliakoff @simonpoliakoff.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
This is a beautiful demonstration if you haven’t tried it. Just need some 1000 lines per mm diffraction grating film and a filament lamp. youtu.be/yjwjs_HJwHY
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The absorption spectrum of sodium as a physics demonstration
YouTube video by Physics with Simon Poliakoff
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Ben Rogers @benrogersedu.bsky.social · 15/12/2024
This is the post I've been working towards for years - how to develop rich and connected schema in science: readingforlearning.org/2024/12/15/r...
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Rich and Connected Science Texts
I’m more excited about this post than I’ve been about any post I’ve written in recent years. I’ve been building up to it since the summer. At my trust we’ve developed …
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Richard Brock @rbrockphysics.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
This year's KCL Physics Schools Lecture will be: Where does all the quantum go? Given by Dr James Millen. Thu 9 January, 16:30-18:00 with bonus activities from 15:15. Y10-Y13. In-person, WC2R 2LS. The lecture is free.
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Annual Physics Schools Lecture: Where does all the quantum go?
Dive into the curious world of quantum in this physics lecture for secondary students, from Dr James Millen .
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Big Book of R @bigbookofr.com · 29/11/2024
Quantitative methods in the context of education research by Peter EJ Kemp, Richard Brock, Amy O’Brien, Carla Finesilver, Lulu Healy and David Pepper #RStats bigbookofr.com/chapters/field%20spe…
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