Category Archives: STEM

Congratulations to STEM students in Sussex

Posted on February 21, 2022 by ianchisnall

Two events will take place this week that are very different but they have a nominal link and their shared theme is very significant for many people. The first event takes place on Wednesday in the House of Commons when … Continue reading →

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Sussex agencies that are called to promote STEM

Posted on January 11, 2022 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday in the House of Lords a statement was made by Diana Barran who since September has been the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for the School System). She referred to her announcement that she had made on … Continue reading →

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A good question and a sad answer George Freeman

Posted on December 12, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday the MP for North Swindon asked a very good question which if the Government was a bit more creative and competent would have achieved a much better answer. Sadly the answer was very vague, given the call from … Continue reading →

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COP26 raises many challenges including STEM!

Posted on November 22, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week there was a Parliamentary debate on the outcome of COP26 which had taken place in Glasgow. A substantial number of people were involved in that event and worked incredibly hard to get the best outcome from the vital … Continue reading →

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The Government must respond to the STEM skill gap

Posted on November 18, 2021 by ianchisnall

It is always fantastic when a group of high profile people are willing to work together to try to change the way in which the nation is acting. There are numerous themes that get adopted over time but right now … Continue reading →

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Should Creative Courses be reduced for STEM?

Posted on November 10, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday in the House of Lords Steve Bassam who is based her in Brighton took part in a discussion under the heading of Creative Sector and as part of his speech he asked this question. Now I would certainly … Continue reading →

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Thank you for the question Deborah

Posted on November 3, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Monday in the House of Lords Deborah Clare Bull or Baroness Bull which is a great title asked a very important question. She is on the right and the response came from Baroness Barran who is on the left. … Continue reading →

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Sussex #InternationalWomensDay a few senior Women I know

Posted on March 8, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today is International Women’s Day which is celebrated in many countries and is an opportunity for all of us to acknowledge the huge achievements which women have made in our area. The UN website states it is a rallying point … Continue reading →

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Future Parliaments would benefit from STEM based education

Posted on November 2, 2020 by ianchisnall

This was written on Friday (it is in the Argus this morning) before the national lockdown announcement. Today a significant number of pupils are due to return to their schools for the beginning of their second half of autumn term … Continue reading →

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Government calls for more “Scientific assessments of re-wilding”

Posted on July 30, 2020 by ianchisnall

It is perhaps an unexpected call and indeed given that the Government Minister who has made the call is Zac Goldsmith, we may need a bit more clarity to check that his call is genuine. However there are increasingly few … Continue reading →

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