#UKSTEMConf25
Lovely to hear about the history of the conference. Great start to the conference #UKSTEMConf25
June 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
@rossp22.bsky.social from @astonuniversity.bsky.social talking at #UKSTEMConf25 about interprofessional learning.
June 25, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Looking forward to this #UKSTEMconf25
We’re delighted to confirm our first keynote at #UKSTEMConf25: Past, Present, and Possibilities: The Journey of Horizons in STEM HE.
Professors @profneilw.bsky.social, @sarahgretton.bsky.social, Neil Gordon, Diane Butler & Cristina De Matteis reflect on a decade of STEM SoTL and what lies ahead.
May 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Always a nice surprise to be cited in someone's talk (especially when it's not about membrane biochemistry!) #UKSTEMconf25
June 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
June 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Amazing start to @ukstemconf.bsky.social #UKStemConf25. Nice to hear about the history of the conference and looking forward to the next couple of days.
June 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
A great time to connect over a delicious conference dinner at Thinktank Science Museum
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June 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Looking forward to hearing from Sam Johnson about self-efficacy and learning on online introductory STEM modules #UKSTEMConf25
June 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Great first subject talk #UKSTEMConf25 by Sam Johnson. Using the self-efficacy framework to better understand first year students to better. My take homes:
1) mastery is success as well as practice
2) stress is important
3) students need skills/ framework to manage stress and time management
June 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
First subject talk of the day #UKSTEMConf25. Chris Love talking about student self support.

My take homes
1) transitioning to HE requires different study skills
2) students can be taught self evaluation & study skills theories in an accessible way
3) this can be scaffolding into to subject module
June 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Today is the day! Welcome to everyone who has travelled to Birmingham to join us for the 10th Horizons in STEM HE Conference. Look out for updates and join the conversation with #UKSTEMConf25 @astonuniversity.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 6:11 AM
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr @farhanagokhool.bsky.social (University of Bedfordshire) as our second keynote at #UKSTEMConf25!
She’ll share her insights around maths anxiety, and how inclusive, empathetic support can break down barriers for underrepresented & neurodiverse STEM learners.
May 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
@annajkirkham.bsky.social starts the lab skills strand with her work on integrating videos into labs.
#ukstemconf25

My take homes are:
1) videos of lab skills can be used by students at different times
2) ask students what videos they'd find helpful
3) film students are great at making videos
June 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We’re delighted to confirm our first keynote at #UKSTEMConf25: Past, Present, and Possibilities: The Journey of Horizons in STEM HE.
Professors @profneilw.bsky.social, @sarahgretton.bsky.social, Neil Gordon, Diane Butler & Cristina De Matteis reflect on a decade of STEM SoTL and what lies ahead.
May 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Highlights from last week's 10th Horizons in STEM HE Conference. Talks, poster, workshops, networking - something for everyone @astonuniversity.bsky.social #UKSTEMConf25
July 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Kathryn Dudley next up talking about barriers to uptaking a BMS placement #UKSTEMConf25

My take homes:
1) accessibility of BMS placements is important
2) funding is key
3) travel and cost is a close second
4) those with disabilities and those who are carers are less likely to apply
June 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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May 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Dylan Jones gives an holistic view of decolonising the BMS curriculum #ukstemconf25

May take homes:
1) listening to students is essential
2) staff are onboard
3) lack of diverse medical images is massive issue
June 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Had a fantastic time last week presenting with Kieran Lyon about our work on Manual Calculations and how they can be used to improve students understanding and confidence in statistics! We are still recruiting but preliminary findings are promising #UKSTEMConf25
June 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Innovative work from Holly Matthews et al in using card cards to teach health and safety #ukstemconf25

My take homes:
1) These card games are awesome
2) and an open resource

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Health and Safety Hazard Hunter: A Hazard Symbol Card Game
This interactive card game is designed to teach students about key Health and Safety symbols that they will come across during their studies in Biomedicine, Medicine and/or Chemical Sciences. We also ...
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June 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Just arrived in Birmingham for my first Horizons in STEM Higher Education Conference! Excited to connect and share my work on using PBL to boost student employability.

I am presenting on Thursday. Come say hello if you're around!

#UKSTEMConf25 #STEMEducation #Employability #PBL #HigherEd
June 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Honoured to present last week at @ukstemconf.bsky.social about the experiences of UK PhD demonstrators, role ambiguity, identity, community bonds, and career implications.

Paper is linked below. Thank you to those who attended the talk and asked questions. It was a great discussion #UKSTEMConf25
June 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Becky Barnes et al taking about how to support students with exams #ukstemconf25

My take homes:
1) evaluation of exam skills is key
2) mock exams are really useful
3) give students expalmars of exam answers of different grades
4) what are students doing with all the exam questions they request
June 26, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Erin Brady shared how in depth qualitative analysis of students' experiences can be shared through stories #ukstemconf25

My take homes:
1) Longitudinal interview data is awesome
2) need to be careful tell students the stories of other, as we speak from own lens
3) stories let students feel seen
June 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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