About Us
The Association for Science Education (ASE) is an active membership body that has been supporting all those involved in science education from pre-school to higher education for over 100 years; members include teachers, technicians, teacher educators, researchers and others involved in science education.
We play a significant role in promoting excellence in teaching and learning of science in schools and colleges. Working closely with the science professional bodies, industry and business, we provide a UK-wide network bringing together individuals and organisations to share ideas and tackle challenges in science teaching, develop resources and foster high quality Continuing Professional Development.
We are a Registered Charity with a Royal Charter, owned by our members and independent of government. We seek to create a powerful voice for science education professionals in order to make a positive and influential difference to the teaching and learning of science throughout the UK and further afield.
Who we are
Our Chair
The Chair is an elected representative of ASE members and the wider science education community
Our President
Professor Michael J Reiss is Professor of Science Education at UCL Institute of Education, Honorary Visiting Professor at the Universities of Leeds and York and the Royal Veterinary College, Honorary Fellow of the British Science Association and of the College of Teachers.
Education Group
The Education Group is made up of 30 members who advise the Charity on all aspects of science education.
Committees
In addition to our Trustees and Education Group, ASE has several dedicated committees and specialist groups. Their expertise and experience informs ASE's work
Trustees
Our Trustees have responsibility for ensuring that ASE works properly as a charity, that the finances are properly regulated and monitored and the appropriate policies are in place.
Get involved
Write for us
Our publications aim to share information and ideas that support effective practice in science education.
Host a TeachMeet
Our regional committees organise local events and meetings. Everyone is welcome.
Work for us
Current Vacancies
Do you want to become a part of the ASE team? Find out more about our current vacancies.
How we work
Our Governance
How ASE operates as a professional body, including governance information and our strategic plan.
Our Royal Charter
The Association was granted a Royal Charter on 13 October 2004 which states our mission to improve the teaching of science.
Our History
The Association for Science Education can trace its origins back to 1900, with the first Annual Meeting held in January 1901.
Our Policy Work
We represent the views of our members and the wider education community on a broad range of areas across science education.
Our projects
Mary Anning: a fossil hunter's story
Developed as part of The Templeton World Charity Foundation's Big Questions in Classrooms (BGiC) initiative, ASE created interdisciplinary teaching materials to educate and inspire primary school pupils in science, fossils, and evolution through the history of palaeontology and the story of Mary Anning.
Maths for Biology teachers
The ASE has been collaborating with The DfE funded Advanced Maths Support Programme (AMSP) for the past three years in order to support Biology teachers deliver the mathematical requirements of A-level Biology. Feedback on the resources and professional development has been extremely positive.
Equity in Science
The Inclusion in Science programme is a course for teachers who recognise inclusion is key to addressing gaps in engagement and attainment they see for different groups of students. It is a course for teachers who want to reflect and make changes so every student feels that science could be for them...
Science on Stage UK
ASE organises the UK presence at this european-wide event. The next European Science on Stage festival will take place in Turku in August 2024.
Keeping Science Practical
With the generous support of the Wolfson Foundation, our programme aims to support schools in difficult circumstances in their provision of high-quality practical science education.
