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, 18 June, 2025

What does the UK’s spin-out ecosystem need to thrive nationwide?

UK innovation concept
Despite their abundance of research and expertise, UK academic institutions lack mechanisms to encourage and incentivise movement between academia and industry, particularly within the spin-out community, writes Richard Hague
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 12 May, 2025

What I needed as a Black woman in STEM

A Black woman engineer building a robot
Factors that influence the success of Black women in STEM, including community building, EDI responsibilities and invisible labour – and how to provide support
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 21 April, 2025

Guard rails to mitigate ethical concerns for AI use

Robot researcher in a lab
Artificial intelligence can vastly improve productivity and advance innovation, but integrating AI into academia brings significant ethical implications. These policies and procedures could help mitigate these concerns
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4minutes
STEM teaching and research