ASE 2026 Technicians Summer Conference: Full Schedule

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

11:15 BST

A level biology practicals

Friday July 3, 2026 11:15 - 12:15 BST

Chemistry Lab L (First Floor)

This session will explore how to avoid the pitfalls that can be encountered with the required practicals. We will look at hints and tips to get the best results.

Suitable for all technicians, especially those unfamiliar with A-level.

Speakers

Maureen Wade RSciTech

Senior Science Technician, The Victory Academy

I have been a technician since 1981 having worked in industry, research & development, higher education and schools both state and independent. My interests include being part of a choir and researching genealogy and local history.

Friday July 3, 2026 11:15 - 12:15 BST
Chemistry Lab L (First Floor)

biology focussed

13:15 BST

Science clubs: A carousel of fun and engaging experiments

Friday July 3, 2026 13:15 - 14:15 BST

Chemistry Lab L (First Floor)

A hands-on session that will showcase fun and engaging experiments which have been tried and tested at science clubs in schools. Delegates will also have the opportunity to discuss the logistics of running a science club, including possible funding routes.

Speakers

Rachel Gibson

Science Technician, Coombe Dean School, Devon

Sponsors

Salters' Institute

Salters’ Institute is an educational charity that promotes the teaching and learning of chemistry, supports young people to engage with chemistry and chemistry-related sciences, and encourages young people to explore and pursue chemistry-related careers in and beyond the chemical... Read More →

Friday July 3, 2026 13:15 - 14:15 BST
Chemistry Lab L (First Floor)

general practice focussed

14:15 BST

Technicians as demonstrators

Friday July 3, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 BST

Chemistry Lab L (First Floor)

This session will explore the importance of technicians as demonstrators and how best we as technicians can be utilised in a classroom environment.

There will be advice on how to get started with demonstrating, how to build confidence and a short showcase of demonstration examples too.

Speakers

Becky Daniels, RSciTech

Science Technician, St Peter's CofE Academy

Friday July 3, 2026 14:15 - 15:15 BST
Chemistry Lab L (First Floor)

chemistry focussed

ASE 2026 Technicians Summer Conference

11:15 BST

Maureen Wade RSciTech

13:15 BST

Rachel Gibson

Salters' Institute

14:15 BST

Becky Daniels, RSciTech

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