Teachers and Schools

The University is a key player in the development of schools programmes, the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, and continuing professional development support for teachers. Here you'll find links to some of our resources and to partner organisations we host or support.

  • School of Education
    Professional development for teachers.
  • Word Schools Festival
    Dates announced for 2010.
  • Natural History Centre
    Hands-on education in our natural world. Schools visits and outreach is offered for primary and secondary levels.
  • Satrosphere
    Aberdeen’s own science centre hosts an education programme for schools and opportunities for teachers.
  • TechFest-SetPoint
    The North-East's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) broker is hosted by the University. TechFest-SetPoint also run a year-round events programme including the CREST award scheme.
  • National Science and Engineering Week Challenge
    Hosted by the British Science Association Aberdeen Branch, the annual schools challenge is inspired by the yearly theme which is 'Earth' for 2010.
  • Update 2010 Newsletter
    Information for teachers and career advisers about the latest developments at the University of Aberdeen.