Clinical immunology underpins diagnosis & treatment of immune-related conditions 🩺
In collaboration with @ibmscience.bsky.social, we’ve developed Smart Worksheets to support IBMS-accredited teaching.
Explore the resources → ow.ly/1vmx50YB5XY
#ScienceEducation
Panel discussion at the Future Forum 2026 on fostering community leadership and resilience against systemic change.
Professor Leanne Williams
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Table centerpiece with a sign honoring Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, highlighting her HIV research contributions, next to a water pitcher and bread basket.
This week we’re at the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum at the EICC in Edinburgh 🎓
Connecting students, researchers & professionals to build community & support diverse pathways in life sciences.
Learn how to embed inclusive, flexible learning →
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#STEMEducation
“I find Smart Worksheets a lot less stressful than full written lab reports and I find them much easier to cope with in terms of my ADHD and anxiety. I feel that they allow people with learning difficulties to be assessed in a way that is more beneficial to our needs...I am glad to know that in Smart Worksheets, my work will produce the deserved result, and my grade is less likely to be affected by learning disability or mental health struggles.” - Student, LearnSci Student Survey
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week 🌍
Inclusive course design can shape confidence, belonging, & how students engage with science learning.
Explore how flexible, accessible approaches can support all learners → ow.ly/qrv950YvHsU
#InclusiveEducation
“The Library is so extensive that we were able to map existing materials to our existing labs without changing things. This was really important – if I hadn't been able to use off-the-shelf resources, there’s no way I would have had time to do this intervention.” - Dr Rachel Schwartz-Narbonne, Sheffield Hallam University
Many first-year students arrive in labs feeling underprepared or unsure what to expect 🧪
A case study with Dr Schwartz-Narbonne from @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social explores how structured pre-lab support improved confidence & engagement.
Read more → ow.ly/9xh650Yvcuc
#StudentSuccess
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Students learn in different ways, and not everyone benefits from a single approach 🎓
By planning for diverse needs from the start, we can create fairer, more engaging learning environments.
Explore how inclusive design supports every learner → ow.ly/HQI450XbO18
#StudentSuccess
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New research from @londonmetuni.bsky.social explores a blended approach to first-year forensic science education 🎓
Using Smart Worksheets & LabSims, the team strengthened pre-sessional preparation & tracked engagement through analytics.
Read more → ow.ly/SlQ050Yp6HS
#DigitalLearning
Helping bioscience students build numeracy confidence
Many bioscience students start their degrees motivated but feel uncertain when quantitative skills become central to labs & data analysis 🧬
Our article shares insights from @exeter.ac.uk on embedding numeracy in real bioscience contexts to build confidence.
Read more → ow.ly/UZEU50Yotkz
#HigherEd
Mrs Joyce Sewry awarded the LearnSci Teaching Innovation Awards.
Mrs Joyce Sewry is a Teaching Innovation Awards winner, strengthening scientific numeracy in first-year Chemistry 🏆
At Rhodes University, she developed a Scientific Numeracy Smart Worksheet to identify maths skills gaps & support diverse cohorts.
Read more → ow.ly/Wy6F50YmREI
#STEMEducation
Embrace the value of failure: Students aren’t afraid of work, they’re afraid of getting it wrong. In science education, many students would rather stay silent than risk a mistake. Normalise mistakes as part of the process, not the end of it.
Confidence grows with feedback: Rather than protecting students from error, we should be introducing systems that support learning through it. Immediate and low stakes feedback helps students test ideas, spot errors, and try again, quickly.
Make mistakes and feel safe: When feedback feels safe and separate from grading, students take more risks. Mistakes become a part of learning and not something to avoid. That’s where real growth begins.
Scale without sacrificing quality: As student numbers grow, the Smart Worksheet Library helps you maintain high standards across modules, teams and institutions, with less manual effort
The Smart Worksheet Library is designed by scientists to support educators & future scientists. Reduce marking time while building core scientific skills through unlimited practice, personalised feedback, & clear performance insights 🧠
Explore more → ow.ly/5WGT50YkS6u
#DigitalLearning
Tablet screen showing a digital microscope interface with a pink specimen under the lens and instructions on focusing and navigating.
Many biochemistry students thrive with inclusive, authentic assessment design 🎓
A study from @dmu.ac.uk published in Essays in Biochemistry explores a co-created flipped lab model using dialogic feedback & LearnSci LabSims to boost engagement & achievement.
Read more → ow.ly/FBFB50YhH7m
#HigerEd
Graphic with text 'Helping forensics students build numeracy confidence' on a blue background with forensic icons.
Many forensic science students begin their degrees motivated but hesitate when calculations feel high-stakes
Our article shares insights from Dr Anna Kirkham at @lancasteruni.bsky.social on embedding numeracy in real forensic contexts to build confidence.
Read more → ow.ly/tVW150Yh1xT
#HigherEd
Portrait of Teaching Innovation Awards winner Prof. Avril Williams, featuring the LearnSci Teaching Innovation Awards logo and Winner 2025 text.
Prof. Avril Williams is a Teaching Innovation Awards winner, reshaping AI use in STEM education 🏆
At The University of the West Indies, she developed a framework that helps students critically evaluate generative AI and build lasting understanding.
Read more → ow.ly/BOyV50Yf0l0
#STEMEducation
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You can now access LearnSci Analytics directly from your LMS 📊
LearnSci analytics provides secure, actionable dashboards reveal student engagement & performance, helping you identify gaps & tailor teaching with confidence.
See how it can support your teaching → ow.ly/jfgB50YeeZr
#STEMEducation
Illustration of two female scientists conducting experiments with lab equipment celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Today we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science 👩🔬
Our 2025 Teaching Innovation Award winning projects were largely driven by women, showcasing innovative, impactful approaches to STEM teaching.
Explore this year’s winners → ow.ly/hu4c50YcJyw
#WomenInScience2026
LearnSci Haematology and Transfusion Science clinical practice worksheets with biomedical science institute logo on white and purple background.
How do we prepare students for a future in haematology and transfusion science? 🩸
We've created new Smart Worksheets, co-designed with
@ibmscience.bsky.social, to help students build diagnostic skills, clinical confidence & applied understanding!
Learn more in our article → ow.ly/GTmf50Yc8Ww
Background with chemistry icons and text about boosting chemistry students' numeracy confidence.
Many chemistry students begin their degrees motivated but hesitate when calculations feel high-stakes ⚗️
Our article shares insights from Dr Roy Lowry @plymuni.bsky.social on embedding numeracy in real scientific contexts to build student confidence.
Read more → ow.ly/9kzX50YbFgj
#STEMEducation
Congratulations to Kathleen Pritchard & James Heritage from Aston University, for receiving an honourable mention from the #TeachingInnovationAward judges! 🎉
Check out their work enhancing students’ telephone skills, using simulations to create a safe practice environment → ow.ly/BKzP50Y8OkG
Congratulations to Dr. Ciorsdaidh Watts and Dr. Lydia Luise Bach from @uofgchem.bsky.social , for receiving an honourable mention from the #TeachingInnovationAward judges! 🎉
Check out their work designing and delivering an AI-focused MOOC → ow.ly/BKzP50Y8OkG
Congratulations, Dr Vino Paideya from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡
Read about the widespread impact of introducing pre-lab digital resources on chemistry cohorts with diverse educational backgrounds → ow.ly/qHRp50Y8Oh2
Congratulations, Dr Emily Harper from Aston University, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡
Read about the development of a digital escape room and its impact on student confidence in statistics → ow.ly/Ss6850Y8OeG
Congratulations, Dr. Laura. C. McCaughey and team from the @glasgow.ac.uk, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡
Read about how customised Smart Worksheets enhanced learning and confidence with R and statistical analysis across multiple large courses → ow.ly/Gmcq50Y8Obc
Congratulations, Prof. Avril Williams from The University of the West Indies, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡
Read about how Prof. Williams used metacognitive metrics to track how students' interactions with generative AI influenced their actual learning → ow.ly/zQJc50Y8O77
Congratulations, Joyce Sewry from Rhodes University, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡
Read about the widespread impact of introducing pre-lab digital resources on chemistry cohorts with diverse educational backgrounds → ow.ly/PuUb50Y8O4I
Congratulations, Dr. Louise Mackenzie from the University of Brighton, you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡
Read about how new initiatives reduced inequity of outcome for lower-income and ethnic minority students → ow.ly/aeBf50Y8O2m
Congratulations, Sarah Maher from @tudublin.bsky.social , you’ve won a Teaching Innovation Award! 💡
Read about the impact of introducing a crime scene house virtual tour and forensic science Smart Worksheets on students’ learning → ow.ly/VXQI50Y8NYA
Winners announced next week!
The winners have been chosen!
The panel have finished reviewing the set of incredible applications we received, and we can’t wait to celebrate them with you: the results will be announced next week 💡
#TeachingInnovationAwards #TeachingInnovation
Quote from Prof. Leanne Williams, reading "I say it every year, but I mean it every time! The 2025 applications are incredible! It's inspiring to see educators worldwide pioneering innovations and also turning the challenge of Gen-AI into impressive learning opportunities. The judges have their work cut out for them to select the winners. Watch this space!".
Our six expert judges are busy reviewing all the 2025 Teaching Innovation Award applications! Keep an eye out over the next week for announcements 👀
If you'd like the results to land straight in your inbox, head to our website to sign up to the email list → ow.ly/cL2J50Y4jBZ
Clinical microbiology smart worksheets by LearnSci with petri dishes and inoculation loop on a white table against a pink background.
Engaging students in complex subjects like medical microbiology takes more than content alone 🦠
Our article explores how clinically relevant, interactive practice helps students apply knowledge with confidence & prepare for careers in microbiology & public health.
Read more → ow.ly/vkJq50Y3QEG
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A new year brings fresh starts in teaching 🎓
LearnSci Analytics gives educators clear, cohort-level insight into how students are engaging, helping you see what’s working and where extra support may be needed.
Explore more → ow.ly/rfAB50Y0y67
#TeachingSuppot #StudentSuccess
Helping pharmacy students build numeracy confidence
Many pharmacy students start highly motivated but hesitate when maths enters pharmaceutical contexts💊
Our latest article explores how embedded numeracy helps students apply maths in context, with insights from Prof S Malan at @uwconline.bsky.social
Read more → ow.ly/jMfR50XXRqi
#PharmacyEducation
