STEM teaching and research

Advice for academics and lecturers working in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths to help advance STEM research and teaching. These resources cover issues such as how to widen participation and get more women into STEM fields, preparing students for STEM careers, managing the impact of AI on STEM learning, building industry collaborations and communicating STEM research for greater impact.

By Eliza.Compton, 27 March, 2026

I blame Plato: how ancient thinking still might shape belonging in STEM

Statue of Plato in front of Academy of Athens in Athens, Greece
The history of mathematics tells a rich story of collective labour, curiosity, dialogue, adventurousness and responsiveness to human questions. Educators have responsibility to tap into this for current and future students, writes Clemency Montelle
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 11 March, 2026

How to lead industry-focused research without losing academic rigour

A male and female engineer in safety gear pointing at project
Working with industry can increase research impact, but many academics worry about protecting quality and rigour. Here, Firdous Nazir shares practical lessons on how to collaborate effectively on applied research without compromising academic standards
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3minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 5 March, 2026

Opening doors to greater diversity in STEM

Scientists in STEM fields
Find out how to remove barriers to study and research in science, technology, engineering and maths in order to attract and retain a wider diversity of talented students and academics in STEM fields
By Laura.Duckett, 18 February, 2026

Practical LGBTQ+ allyship within STEMM

A young woman smiling to camera ourside wearing a t-shirt with a rainbow on it
Allyship in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine requires more than symbolic gestures. From inclusive language to visible signals of support, practical action can help create safer, more equitable workplaces for LGBTQ+ colleagues and students
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4minutes
STEM teaching and research