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Dr Ali Rouncefield-Swales

@AliRouncefield

Researcher. Sociologist. Interested in innovative methods, education and social mobility. Head of Research and Evaluation https://xitter.cf/t.co/MLJP7sFUFr

 Lancashire
Joined June 2009
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Delighted to have played a small part in getting this work published. Amazing team effort, but particularly grateful to the PhD students who gave so much time and energy to the project and to @DrKevinMorgan @QUILLResearch @QUBCCE @ResearchInSch
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Research in Schools@ResearchInSch28 Sep 2023
Announcing the Winners of the 2023 IRIS Awards🏆💫 These bright stars have eclipsed our expectations with their dedication, infectious passion, and creativity! And the winners are…. researchinschools.org/iris-a… The IRIS Awards 2023 nominees: researchinschools.org/news/i…
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Equality depends on education. England’s class of 2023 have suffered a grave injustice over A-level results. theguardian.com/education/20…
Equality depends on education. The class of 2023 have suffered a grave injustice | Lee Elliot Major

Equality depends on education. The class of 2023 have suffered a grave injustice | Lee Elliot Major

Exam grading has plunged an unlucky cohort into a scramble for university, after a schooling ruined by Covid

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@suttontrust20 Aug 2023
🚨 Not a single player in the England Women's World Cup squad went to a private school, we have found. Ahead of the World Cup final, our analysis of @Lionesses backgrounds reveals differences between this squad and other English sports teams ⤵️ #WomensWorldCup2023 #England
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Pupils who used food banks in pandemic fared worse at GCSEs -theguardian.com/education/20…
Pupils who used food banks in pandemic fared worse at GCSEs, study finds

Pupils who used food banks in pandemic fared worse at GCSEs, study finds

Findings prompt concerns about long-term impact of cost-of-living crisis on poorer students’ life chances

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What a brilliant achievement Selma! Amazing work bu a young scientistist @BraggRoyceLeeds @ResearchInSch #DNAOrigami #ILoveResearch #IRIS
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This is excellent news, especially the closing of the gender gap! 📚📚📚📚
Tes magazine (@tes) profile pictureTes magazine@tes16 May 2023
Pirls results revealed that the gender gap in England has narrowed to a 10-point gap and the gap between the lowest-scoring and highest-scoring pupils in England also continued to narrow tes.com/magazine/news/genera…
England placed 4th for reading in global rankings

England placed 4th for reading in global rankings

The country has risen from joint eighth to fourth out of 43 countries in the Pirls international education reading study

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Brilliant article on some exceptional work between @BraggRoyceLeeds and @ResearchInSch
Research in Schools (@ResearchInSch) profile pictureResearch in Schools@ResearchInSch15 May 2023
Great piece featuring IRIS students in last week's Yorkshire Post. Goes to show what young people can do if given the opportunity! 🧬❤️#DNAOrigami
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Research in Schools@ResearchInSch15 May 2023
Great piece featuring IRIS students in last week's Yorkshire Post. Goes to show what young people can do if given the opportunity! 🧬❤️#DNAOrigami
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University of Leeds@UniversityLeeds3 May 2023
On Friday, @BraggRoyceLeeds welcomed pupils from eight schools across the country to work on state-of-the-art nanotechnology (usually used by PhD level researchers) for a pioneering “DNA origami” pilot project 🧵👇
Dr Andy Lee discussing some of the technology in Bragg with students at the workshop

ALT Dr Andy Lee discussing some of the technology in Bragg with students at the workshop

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A set impressive presentations from students working on their DNA Origami projects. Great work! Huge thanks to @BraggRoyceLeeds @ResearchInSch
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Excited to be at the @BraggRoyceLeeds DNA Origami day with students who have been researching DNA as building blocks @UniversityLeeds
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Please share, great opportunity for someone to join our awesome team.
Research in Schools (@ResearchInSch) profile pictureResearch in Schools@ResearchInSch24 Apr 2023
Looking for an opportunity to use your experience to improve STEM education in the UK? 👩‍🔬 Well, look no further! We're seeking to recruit a talented, driven and dynamic individual to join us as our first STEM School Innovation Lead. 🔭 🙌 ow.ly/I23050NQCZr
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Research in Schools@ResearchInSch20 Apr 2023
Last month Professor Alan Barr from @UniofOxford returned to County Londonderry to give students from @limavadygs a particle physics masterclass and inspire them to pursue their passions in STEM! "We're all made of stardust!" ✨✨
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Research in Schools@ResearchInSch10 Mar 2023
Considering attending the IRIS Conferences this year? @chatbiology @ChatPhysics @ChatAstronomy Hear what students say about it. youtu.be/i7MTG4-VW28 20 June – Exeter 22 June – Manchester 27 June – London For more information, researchinschools.org/confer…
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Research in Schools@ResearchInSch7 Mar 2023
Our director Jo and another former head of science talking about the wonders of young people doing research while in school. It's worth a listen and if it inspires you get in touch!
STEM Learning (@STEMLearningUK) profile pictureSTEM Learning
@STEMLearningUK6 Mar 2023
Monday morning inspo - our latest STEM Insights #podcast! 🎧 Two former heads of science - @JoFoster_IRIS & Catherine Witter - discuss those amazing 'goosebump moments' in STEM! @ResearchInSch Listen on the #STEMcommunity homepage or via these links: bit.ly/3XRJBjv
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I always feel such privilege to be given the opportunity to examine someone's thesis and its a wonderful feeling to be able to say "congratulations Dr"
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The first woman to become Nasa's head of science has said "it's the best job on the planet". #womeninSTEM bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-be…
It's the best job on the planet, says new Nasa chief

It's the best job on the planet, says new Nasa chief

Dr Nicola Fox, originally from Hertfordshire, is the first woman to become Nasa's head of science.

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Research in Schools@ResearchInSch15 Dec 2022
NI 🧪chemistry students wax lyrical about our latest project Greener Fragrances to @bbcnewsline . #iloveresearch Fantastic work @QUBCCE @AcademyDgn @SMHSchool @OLSNewry @St_Malachys @belfasthighsch1 @boysmodelschool @mynwrc and Gosia from @QUILLResearch researchinschools.org/projec…
Greener Fragrances - Institute for Research in Schools

Greener Fragrances - Institute for Research in Schools

Allow young people explore innovative chemistry and learn how it can contribute to better world

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BBC Newsline (@bbcnewsline) profile pictureBBC Newsline@bbcnewsline14 Dec 2022
Perfume is likely to make its way into many stockings this festive season, but how are fragrances made? That's what some school pupils have been finding out today, as our Education Correspondent Robbie Meredith reports.
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