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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#ViCEPHEC27 will be in Belfast. To get email updates, fill in this form: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

A quick note to say that this account should not be used for any coordination questions during the conference. The website has contact and logistics details if you need anything. vicephec2026.wordpress.com

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ViCEPHEC2026

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Tom Anderson @drtomanderson.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone at #VICEPHEC26 where I have a poster presentation! @vicephec.bsky.social #Chemistry #ChemistryEducation #HigherEducation

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Michael O’Neill @michaeloneill.org · 09/07/2026

FINAL CALL for sign-up to the HEG Network meeting in August. It can be a nice way to spread out your @vicephec.bsky.social travel and have some slower conversations before the conference gathers pace.

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Michael O’Neill @michaeloneill.org · 17/06/2026

The RSC HEG Network meeting will be on the afternoon of Wednesday August 26th (the day before @vicephec.bsky.social) in Nottingham. You can join EITHER an escape room OR an LEGO Serious Play session. You do not need to be an RSC member to come. Sign up here: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon...

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Michael O’Neill @michaeloneill.org · 20/04/2026

Funding for a (home-fees) student in Chemistry Education at King's starting in 2026-27. Deadline 01 May. www.kcl.ac.uk/study/fundin...

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The Bernard Dawson Scholarship Fund | King's College London

The Bernard Dawson Scholarship Fund was set up to support chemistry education research.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The abstract submission deadline for #ViCEPHEC26 has been extended to Tuesday April 21st. vicephec2026.wordpress.com

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

The abstract submission deadline for #ViCEPHEC26 has been extended to Tuesday April 21st. vicephec2026.wordpress.com

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ViCEPHEC2026

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Registration for #ViCEPHEC26 is now open. Reminder that most people come the day before for Satellite Meetings of the RSC and IOP Higher Education Groups and meet people before the formal programme begins. store.nottingham.ac.uk/conferences-...

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ViCEPHEC2026 | University of Nottingham Online Store

Variety in Chemistry Education/Physics Higher Education Conference.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

**ALERT** The #ViCEPHEC26 website is now live! vicephec2026.wordpress.com Abstract submission will open soon, with satellite meetings on Weds Aug 26th and the conference opening on Thursday Aug 27th.

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ViCEPHEC2026

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Michael O’Neill @michaeloneill.org · 26/01/2026

Free meeting (coffee/lunch included) on links between UG Chemistry teaching and industry on Friday Feb 20th in Liverpool. No need to be a member of the RSC or the Higher Education Group. Sign up link in blog.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 23/10/2025

We’re proud to share new research from Dr Benjamin Arenas & Dr Amanda Jarvis at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, presented at #ViCEPHEC2025 🌟 Their study explores how Smart Worksheets can enhance assessment & student engagement. Read more → ow.ly/Jm6w50XgR2w #ScienceEducation

LearnSci staff member and Dr Benjamin Arenas stood beside the research poster.

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PERIODically @periodically.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

On Thursday Sofia Olendraru from PERIODically presented at the Variety in Chemistry/Physics Higher Education Conference 2025! Sofia presented her poster titled ‘Towards Period Dignity: Increasing and Improving Accessible Provision of Free Period Products’. ❤️🩸🧪 #ViCEPHEC2025

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Katherine I @chesneycat.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Great keynote talk by @shanedbergin.bsky.social at #vicephec25 on trust in science

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John O’Donoghue @drjohnodonoghue.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

After presenting the feedback from our project at the Variety in Chem Ed & Physics HigherEd conference in Liverpool this week, we’ve collected a LOT more at @dublinmaker.bsky.social! Our research ambassadors are engaging with hundreds, while I cut up fliers #DublinMaker #VicePhec25 #ChemEd #SciComm

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Deborah Gater @dgater1.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Day 2 highlights at #ViCEPHEC25 included the whole Lab Design session (shoutouts to @annajkirkham.bsky.social, Tyler Hughes, Gina Washbourn, Ed Breeds & chair @drlinneasoler.bsky.social). Loved the desire to understand student perspective to help improve individual and collective experience. (1/2)

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Privileged today to host the inaugural Talking Science debate @vicephec.bsky.social where we debated skills and content in UG chem degrees, the role of greater standardisation of degrees and how HEIs could help to ensure a healthy pipeline of applicants. What a fabulous energetic audience!

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Tom Anderson @drtomanderson.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Fantastic #VICEPHEC keynotes from Jacqui Robson yesterday, Shane Bergin and especially my colleague Julie Hyde (I am biased!) today. Really interesting stuff ranging from public trust in science to the career impact of GTA programmes.

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LearnSci @learnsci.com · 29/08/2025

Final day at #ViCEPHEC2025! 🌟 We caught up with educators Dr Schwartz-Narbonne from @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social & Dr Arenas from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, who are advancing science education by using our Smart Worksheets to increase student success! Explore the resources → ow.ly/SihT50WO4aa

Aidan and Ben stood in front of Ben's evaluation board: Evaluating Online Smart Worksheets as an Assessment in Practical Chemistry Courses.

Rachel's presentation: Warning: these Two-Pr-Laboratory Engagement Hacks May Cause Learning.

Rachel's presentation: Interactive, Real-Time Feedback Worksheets.

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Deborah Gater @dgater1.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Some #ViCEPHEC25 highlights for me so far have included Jacquie Robson’s keynote on her non-linear teaching-focused academic career trajectory, as well as… (1/n)

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Katherine I @chesneycat.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Really nice talk on supporting ND students in chemistry labs and a good opportunity to share resources #vicephec25 What are your resources?

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Tom Anderson @drtomanderson.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Here at the start of #VICEPHEC 2025 and big kudos to @liverpooluni.bsky.social for a very well organised setup, especially the check-in and accommodations. Looking forward to the speakers, especially tomorrow's keynote from my colleague Julie Hyde.

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Sam Perry @perrysc.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Really excited to be at #ViCEPHEC at University of Liverpool. Looking forward to all of the great #talks, and also a little obsessed with the adorable little beaker mug in the tote bag!! #ChemEd #ChemicalEducation #Conference #ViCEPHEC2025 #iTeachChem #EduSky #ChemSky

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doc-kristy.bsky.social @doc-kristy.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Some surprise sunshine to greet me the afternoon before the @vicephec.bsky.social conference begins in Liverpool!

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

For those arriving for satellite activities, #ViCEPHEC25 is just two weeks away. If you haven't already, this is another great opportunity to follow the conference starter pack. Get in touch if you'd like to be added to this - it is a work in progress. go.bsky.app/FffPieC

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Some of you will be arriving in Liverpool tomorrow for the #ViCEPHEC25 satellite meetings run by the IOP and RSC. Registration will be open from 1-5pm in the CTL (entrance pictured below), and we can direct you to the meetings from there. We're so excited to welcome some of you tomorrow!

entrance to the CTL where registration will be

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CCDC Cambridge @ccdc.cam.ac.uk · 20/08/2025

🙌We are excited to attend ViCEPHEC2025 at the University of Liverpool and connect with chemistry educators from across the UK and Ireland. ⌛28-29 August 2025 Learn more and register: vicephec2025.weebly.com #iTeachChem #ChemSky #ChemEd

ViCEPHEC2025 at the University of Liverpool is bringing together chemistry educators from the UK and Ireland.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Reminder: electronic versions of posters and talks should be sent to the #ViCEPHEC25 email address by Thursday 21st (tomorrow). This is important because some attendees require electronic materials to fully engage with the conference.

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Patrick Thomson @patrickthomson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

If anyone's heading over/up/down to @vicephec.bsky.social next week, check out the presentation by Strathclyde student sgchem.bsky.social , who used TikTok to punch up our prelabs! Previously of the YouTube Paper fame, with @lemackz.bsky.social royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...

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Scott Gardner (@sgchem.bsky.social)

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Royal Society of Chemistry @rsc.org · 14/08/2025

A big congratulations to everyone getting A-level or Level 3 results today! Whatever grades you received, your next chapter starts here. Discover chemistry careers, apprenticeships, uni routes and real-world opportunities designed to help you move forward: buff.ly/7OhG79i

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Institute of Physics @iop.org · 14/08/2025

Congrats to all A-level and T-level graduates on receiving your results today! 🎉 This year we've had the highest number of students taking A-level Physics this century. With 44,947 students, the subject has climbed to the sixth most popular A-level, and over 10,000 girls for the second year running.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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Prof. Natalie Fey @nataliefeynls.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Paging the #CompChemSky and #iTeachChem communities: Could you please help my MSc student with an education project, exploring how gen AI shapes the way we think, solve problems, and build confidence.

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RSC Books @rscbooks.rsc.org · 01/08/2025

Are you a chemist and a bit of a film buff? Author John O'Donaghue will be talking about his book Onscreen Chemistry at Burlington House in London and at 5:30pm on Thursday August the 14th and we have 10 free places to offer.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Just three weeks until #ViCEPHEC25. Get in touch if you want to be added to the starter pack - we did a sweep for people named on conference abstracts, but have not systematically added attendees.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

One calendar month until the #ViCEPHEC25 programme begins! There are a record-breaking number of registrations this year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you all to Liverpool.

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Dr Stephen Hendry @drstephenhendry.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

🚨The @rsc.org are hiring🚨 Passionate about chemistry & education? Join us as an Education Coordinator (NI/ROI focus) to lead local initiatives, support teachers & shape policy #ChemSky 💼 Contract: Permanent 📍 Home-based with travel 📅 Deadline 28 July 🔗 rsc.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RoyalS...

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Education Coordinator - Northern Ireland

Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 39,500.00 GBP Annual We're seeking an enthusiastic Education Coordinator to help shape the future of chemistry education. With a focus on Northern Ireland, you'll lead reg...

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

We're working on building a #ViCEPHEC25 starter pack, which you can find here. Starter packs let you follow a group of people at once. Message if you'd like to be added/removed - this is very much a work in progress. go.bsky.app/FffPieC

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Registration for #ViCEPHEC25 closes **today**. Over 200 people have already signed up, making this one of biggest ViCEPHECs ever. This is your last chance to join us in Liverpool this August.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We're making a real effort this year to encourage people to come to #ViCEPHEC25 the day before the academic programme starts. Wednesday is a relaxed time where people can mingle and decompress from their journey. But if you want to go into the abandoned train tunnels (NOT haunted) that's cool too.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The RSC Higher Education Group offers £100 bursaries which can be used for #ViCEPHEC25 attendance/travel. They have asked for more publicity on these as application rates have been so low, despite a very low-fuss application process. Deadline: July 14th. rscheg.wordpress.com/projects/

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Projects and Funding

Here we catalogue funding opportunities, and the projects with which HEG have been involved or for which HEG have provided funding.

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

**Announcement** Booking for #ViCEPHEC25 has been extended until 10 July as we recognised there is little time between abstract notifications and the close of the previous deadline. payments.liv.ac.uk/conferences-... Nearly 200 people have booked to come already; it's going to be a big event!

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VICEPHEC2025 | University of Liverpool

The Variety in Chemistry Education / Physics Higher Education Conference is an annual national conference that brin

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ViCEPHEC Conference @vicephec.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

The day before #ViCEPHEC25, many people come to spread out their conference travel, meet up, and attend the HEG meetings of the IOP and RSC. This year, there will also be a small programme of activities. Links for each activity in the thread below. PLEASE SIGN UP IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND.

A flyer for activities at ViCEPHEC on Wednesday August 27th. 1400: IOP HEG and RSC HEG meetings. 1700: Iyengar Yoga or Walking Tour. 1930: Pub Quiz.

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Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Delighted to be speaking at ViCEPHEC this August.

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