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Welcome to ASE Technicians 2026 Summer Technicians Conference programme. Our professional development sessions are presented by techs for techs, and aim to offer a truly inspirational and beneficial CPD experience. To book your place: https://www.ase.org.uk/events/technicians-summer-conference-2026
Venue: Chemistry Lab K (First Floor) clear filter
Friday, July 3
 

09:45 BST

Five minute wonders
Friday July 3, 2026 09:45 - 10:45 BST
This hands-on session will introduce you to a range of quick practicals, demonstrations and science "toys" that can be used as hooks to introduce a topic, add variety to lessons and act as a recap for revision or engage and enthuse curious students in the wonders of science.

There will be something for everyone - we'll cover physics, biology and chemistry.
Speakers
avatar for Jane Oldham RSciTech

Jane Oldham RSciTech

Lead Science Technician and Outgoing Chair of ASE, De Ferrers Academy and Association for Science Education
Currently immediate Past Chair of the ASE 25-26 and the Lead Science Technician at the de Ferrers Academy, a large multi-site academy in the Midlands.
Jane has been a Science Technician for 20 years, currently leading a team of 6 technicians, where she specialises in supporting KS4 and KS5 chemistry. She is passionate about continuing professional development opportunities for science technicians... Read More →
Friday July 3, 2026 09:45 - 10:45 BST
Chemistry Lab K (First Floor)

11:15 BST

Working with glass
Friday July 3, 2026 11:15 - 12:15 BST
Come along and have a go and making some simple glass items to gain confidence when heating and bending glass. You can keep everything you make, options will include delivery tubes, stirring rods, glass spreaders and U bend tubes amongst others.  If you have a glass cutter in your department – bring it with you!

This workshop is gratefully supported by the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers. The ASE is most appreciative of the charity's support without which school science technicians would be unable to receive the valuable professional learning relating to working with glass in their science laboratories.

Owing to the popularity of the glassmaking session, there is one in the morning and another is repeated this afternoon, to accommodate as many delegates as possible.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield

Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield

Senior Science Technician, The School of Science and Technology (prep room)
I am a Lead technician, with about 17 years experience, currently at a growing comprehensive school in Kent.  I started my tech life as a biology technician and althoug I now cover all subjects, biology remains my first love.  I am passionate about passing on skills to the next... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for The Glass Sellers Charity

The Glass Sellers Charity

The Glass Sellers’ Charity is delighted to continue its association with the ASE, helping to develop the understanding and usage of the world’s most amazing and diverse product - glass. Our London Livery Company received its Royal Charter in 1664 from Charles II, since then has... Read More →
Friday July 3, 2026 11:15 - 12:15 BST
Chemistry Lab K (First Floor)

13:15 BST

Chromatography - how to get more than a smear on the paper
Friday July 3, 2026 13:15 - 14:15 BST
Chromatography experiments can be problematic. Finding the right pens and food dyes where the mixtures will separate into their component parts to the difficulty in getting the distinctive spots that appear on the exam paper rather than a smear on the chromatography paper.

This workshop will explore different methods that are safe, cost effective and give students definitive results.
Speakers
avatar for Rachael Bailey

Rachael Bailey

Chair of ASE Technicians Committe / Senior Science Technician, The Orme Academy
I've been a school science technician since 2010, currently a senior science technician at The Orme Academy part of Shaw Education Trust, previous to this I was a senior analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical industry.  

I have also worked alongside STEM learning as a lead PDL... Read More →
Friday July 3, 2026 13:15 - 14:15 BST
Chemistry Lab K (First Floor)

14:15 BST

Working with glass
Friday July 3, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 BST
Come along and have a go and making some simple glass items to gain confidence when heating and bending glass. You can keep everything you make, options will include delivery tubes, stirring rods, glass spreaders and U bend tubes amongst others.  If you have a glass cutter in your department – bring it with you!

This is a repeat of the glass working session offered this morning - owing to its' popularity, we are repeating it to accommodate as many delegates as possible.


Speakers
avatar for Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield

Tracy Sherwood-Farnfield

Senior Science Technician, The School of Science and Technology (prep room)
I am a Lead technician, with about 17 years experience, currently at a growing comprehensive school in Kent.  I started my tech life as a biology technician and althoug I now cover all subjects, biology remains my first love.  I am passionate about passing on skills to the next... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for The Glass Sellers Charity

The Glass Sellers Charity

The Glass Sellers’ Charity is delighted to continue its association with the ASE, helping to develop the understanding and usage of the world’s most amazing and diverse product - glass. Our London Livery Company received its Royal Charter in 1664 from Charles II, since then has... Read More →
Friday July 3, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 BST
Chemistry Lab K (First Floor)
 
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