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GIFT – Geoscience Information for Teachers.

Applications have just opened for GIFT27

Applications have just opened for GIFT27 - a 2.5 day subject-knowledge and practical workshop focussed on Geoscience for secondary school teachers. Fully funded by EGU, this event takes place during the EGU General Assembly in Vienna. See our CPD Opportunities for further...

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TSN Kit Club

TSN Kit Club

Want to learn more about TSN Kit Club, listen to one of our users sharing her experiences. Visit the TSN Kit Club

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Back to School

Back to School

Ready for 2026-27 school year? Missing items from the science cupboard, or dare not even look in there. Make your science lessons more hands-on with access to TSN loan kits

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TSN is the new home for the Amgen Biotech Experience

TSN is the new home for the Amgen Biotech Experience

TSN is delighted to announce that is now the new home for the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) in the UK. Commenting on this significant development for TSN, Phil said "I am delighted that EDC and the Amgen Foundation have put their faith in me and TSN to lead ABE UK into the...

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Save the Date: 3rd Norfolk Science Teaching Conference

Save the Date: 3rd Norfolk Science Teaching Conference

SAVE the DATE ... 3rd Norfolk Science Teaching Conference. Mark your calendars now, Thursday 4th March 2027 and join us at this envigorating day of CPD. Yes, you read it right, 2027 our programme expands to a whole day of science-rich pedagogy and inspiration. You won't want to...

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New collaboration with Medics & Me

New collaboration with Medics & Me

We are delighted to be collaborating with the charity Medics & Me to share resources to support students (particularly those from state school backgrounds) who want to enhance their med school application.

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A successful Norfolk Science Teaching Conference

A successful Norfolk Science Teaching Conference

Almost 50 teachers joined us at the 2nd Norfolk Science Teaching Conference doubling the attendance from last year. The event has a real buzz about it, with active engagement from the participants from both primary and secondary. Get in touch with us so you are the first to...

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Kits heading East

Kits heading East

This year has seen the start of a productive arrangement with Kingfisher Schools Trust who are based in Leiston, Suffolk. Every half-term, a collection of TSN kits heads out to schools to enhance primary science along the East Coast. Feedback from teachers is hugely positive...

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Norfolk Science Teaching Conference 2026

Norfolk Science Teaching Conference 2026

Join the Teacher Scientist Network at this unique conference for both primary and secondary school teachers, with hands-on workshops, free resources, and inspirational talks designed to enhance your science teaching. This half day conference is an opportunity to learn more...

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Portable Planetarium training event

Portable Planetarium training event

Participants from  5 new schools joined us recently (in the squash court!!) to learn everything about loaning the Portable Planetarium. This once-a-year event, provides all you and your colleagues need to know to feel confident from unloading to deflating ...  giving you...

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MEGAWATT

MEGAWATT

MEGAWATT - Free workshops and resources on energy and sustainability. TSN is delighted to make you aware of a FREE opportunity for KS3/4 science and geography in most schools across Norfolk More details at www.megawatt.game The area between the North Norfolk coast line and the...

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Why Trust Science

Why Trust Science

Well worth checking out is this new project involving colleagues at NSF and former TSN Chair, Prof Keith Roberts - the web address says gives you a good idea of what its all about https://whytrustscience.org.uk/ They welcome feedback from users and ideas for further Teaching...

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The Royal Society

Partnership Grants Scheme

PARTNERSHIP GRANTS SCHEME of the Royal Society. Upto £3000 available for partnerships to apply for if you are teaching 5-18 yrs . TSN is happy to support and help with grant applications - the RS themselves also guide your application. Visit...

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Become a Trustee

Become a Trustee

Are you interested in becoming a charity trustee? TSN would like to expand its number of trustees to give us a wider outlook whilst guiding our current activities. Please contact us to discuss this exciting and important opportunity in more detail. Charity Commission guidance...

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