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Browse our latest blogs, news, reports, case studies and podcasts

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Independent-state school partnerships deep dive – A detailed look...

Podcast

Episode 8

Revolutionising Education: Daisy Christodoulou’s Insights

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The great rewiring of childhood: Navigating the digital dilemma...

By Mark O'Brien

HMC Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)

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HMC at Ditchley Park: Mapping the future of curriculum...

By Kate Howell

Director of Education, HMC

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News — 24 March 2025

HMC Chair 2026-27 Announcement

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How project-based learning prepares students for the future

By Philip Ford

Director of Innovation at The High School of Glasgow

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Designing engaging STEM activities which appeal to neurodiverse brains

By Hannah Harrison-Hughes

Head of Chemistry, Howell’s School Llandaff, Trust Consultant Teacher for STEM, GDST

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The future is bright for women in STEM

By Dr Fiona Neave

Head of Chemistry at The Mary Erskine School (Erskine Stewart Melville)

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The importance and impact of making STEM subjects more...

By Beverly Maloney

STEM Lead and Housemistress at Royal Hospital School

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Shaping the future of STEM Education – Future Skills...

By Nicola Kiernan

Head of Chemistry at High School of Dundee

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Service please!

By Matt Williams FRSA

Headmaster, Warminster School

Blog

The power of cross-country at Glenalmond College

By Dr Catharine Fleming

Head of Real World Learning and Teacher of Chemistry and Biology at Glenalmond College