Science Learning+: exploring the impact of informal science learning
A new initiative launches today, providing £9 million of funding to explore how informal learning activities, such as visits to museums or science centres, playing games and…
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Learning outside the classroom: Science Learning+ research projects announced
Science learning that takes place outside the classroom is the focus for 11 major projects launching internationally today. The projects, supported by Science Learning+, will…
Learning from pandemics
Charlie Weller has been at Wellcome since 2014 and Head of Prevention since September 2021. Her work at Wellcome has included leading the funding response to the West African…
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Learning from the leaders of organisations that support Black researchers
We want to understand the challenges and opportunities facing UK-based grassroots organisations set up to support Black researchers. Faith Uwadiae, Research Culture and…
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Faith Uwadiae
Wellcome Trust appoints new Head of Education and Learning
Dr Hilary Leevers has been appointed as Head of Education and Learning at the Wellcome Trust, the UK’s largest medical research charity. Dr Leevers will lead in the delivery…
Learning from others to create a healthier research culture
What can the research sector learn from other industries about creating a healthy working environment?
What can we learn from Covid-19 to address the climate crisis?
There are many lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic that can guide our response to the climate crisis, including the importance of science and leadership, and the cost of…
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Madeleine Thomson
Learning to control brain activity improves visual sensitivity
Training eople to control their own brain activity can enhance their visual sensitivity, according to a new study. This non-invasive ‘neurofeedback’ approach could one day be…
What we can learn from HIV to help end this pandemic
Covid-19 isn’t the first time the world has had to deal with a global pandemic – and it won’t be the last. But lessons learned from previous disease outbreaks, such as HIV/…
Learned Society Curation Awards: project proposals submitted to Wellcome
Here you can see a list of eligible applications to the Learned Society Curation Awards, including project proposals, outcomes and decision summaries.
Mental health: listening to young people and learning from Covid-19
A commitment by Wellcome, UNICEF, the WHO, and the World Economic Forum to embed three principles across our mental health work: lived experience, local innovation, and…
Science learning outside the classroom is undervalued, new report finds
Museum visits, science festivals and theatre performances could all contribute to learning about science, but the UK science education community - from schools and the…
New research to investigate if neuroscience can improve teaching and learning in schools
Can physical fitness improve academic achievement? Would teenagers do better in their exams if they could sleep in and start school later? These questions will be part of a…
Developing a vaccine for Covid-19: what can we learn from past outbreaks?
Vaccines are one of our most powerful health tools. Here’s some of the lessons we’ve learned about the development and use of vaccines from past outbreaks.
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Charlie Weller
Prime Minister Tony Blair opens pioneering National Science Learning Centre in York
The National Science Learning Centre serves as the hub for a new £51 million national network of Centres dedicated to revitalising science teaching in schools.
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Longitudinal population studies
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Ending a grant
Learn how to report the outcomes of your project, publish your findings, and claim your final grant payment.