UK Centre for Materials Education
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'The UKCME supports high quality student learning in materials science and related disciplines. It promotes, encourages and coordinates the development and adoption of effective practices in learning, teaching and assessment.'

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Why Study Materials?

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Homepage of the Why Study Materials website We have sections for teachers and students where you can find information, resources, games, quizzes and videos about Materials Science.

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Essays on Ecologically Sustainable Educational Reforms
New Online Book by Chet Bowers: Essays on Ecologically Sustainable Educational Reforms. Freely downloadable.

Launch of JorumOpen
A new service developed by Jorum allows free access to quality learning resources developed by the UK higher and further education community. The Engineering...

UKCME Student Award Competition 2010
The UKCME is giving away £700 (thats cash, not book vouchers!) for your thoughts on how Materials Science help save the planet from environmental disaster.

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Database of Resources User Guide

Our Database of Resources contains over 2000 resources in materials science and materials education. These are some of the latest resources added to the database:

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Julia King
Interview with Professor
Julia King


Materials Interactive CD -
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The British Council summarises and gives access to information on the Bologna Process
The British Council website has become one of the primary portals for access to information on the Bologna Process. The website includes information on...

Student Reps Weekend - compilation video
Some clips of the events of the 2009 UKCME Student Reps Weekend.

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