In this issue, we have a report from Haira Gandolfi on her perspectives as a new researcher on the presentations she attended at the ESERA conference. Colleagues at the University of North Georgia report on their work with in-service elementary (primary) teachers on a science professional development programme designed to engage them in studying inertia with hands-on activities. We have an interview with Professor Mike Watts from Brunel University as part of our ‘Ask a Researcher’ series and a resource review of the book 'Enhancing Learning with Effective Practical Science 11-16'.