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Science education has seen significant changes over the past 25 years. Take a look at these highlights from Oxford.




Helen Silvester

Helen Silvester on science education


Explore the changing face of science education in Australia and the benefits of the STEAM approach for creating future-ready global citizens.

Hear from Oxford author and Learning Area Manager (Science) at the Australian Academy of Science, Helen Silvester.


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Women in STEM

Dr. Richard Walding on gender balance in the science classroom


Oxford author and research fellow at Griffith University, Dr. Richard Walding reflects on the complexity of gender balance in the science classroom.

Discover key insights and research findings related to science learning.


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STAV VCE Conference Series 2024

Oxford authors in the spotlight at STAV

Congratulations to our Oxford authors Carolyn Drenen (Chemistry) and Elizabeth Blaher-Lucas (Psychology) for presenting at the STAV VCE Conference Series 2024.

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Shaping science citizens

Shaping science citizens in the age of climate change

Young people today need to be prepared to apply scientific thinking skills to everyday decisions. In an article for the FE News website, OUP’s Director of Assessment Dave Leach discusses how our work on the new PISA Framework will help.

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Addressing the problems of tomorrow

Addressing the problems of tomorrow

Explore how IB DP Physics can help students gain climate science literacy during such a key time.

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Understanding the science of global warming and climate change

Understanding the science of global warming and climate change

Read about how IB DP Chemistry supports teachers and students as advocates of the fundamental need to safeguard the global environment.

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OUP and science


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