Anniversary of Lady Helen Parking Centre
The Lady Helen Parking Centre at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) officially opened in February 2018 increasing the parking capacity at Foresterhill by almost 50%. One year on, the 1100-space free-to-use [...]
RAiSE Highland STEM Conference for primary teachers
Teachers from across the Highlands attended a day of workshops, speeches and networking opportunities focussed on improving the teaching of science-related subjects in primary schools. More than 65 practitioners attended [...]
Pupils are STEM Champs of Scotland’s classrooms
Primary pupils are becoming teachers in classrooms across Scotland to develop their skills for learning, life and work. More than 22 schools in Angus, Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highland are taking [...]
GLP to host Global Education CLPL
A free CLPL event will take place for education practitioners to develop their global education and Learning for Sustainability (LfS) practices. Hosted by The Wood Foundation’s Global Learning Partnerships (GLP) [...]
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Gayle Duffus, National Education Officer for our RAiSE programme talks about lighting a spark for STEM subjects from a young age. [...]
Final call for GLP 2019 applications
A programme which offers a unique, immersive and life-changing personal and professional development opportunity will accept applications until the end of January to join its 2019 intake. Global Learning Partnerships [...]
TWF Trustee Garreth Wood judges Craigroyston YPI final
Craigroyston Community High School pupils secured £3000 for a charity that has given them ‘a sense of belonging’. Kirsty, Jessica, Rhiannon and Demi-Leigh made up one of five finalist teams [...]
YPI and SYP survey reveals young people want to learn about social activism
More than 80% of young people believe activity focussed on philanthropy and social activism should be part of the core secondary curriculum. A nationwide survey by the Scottish Youth Parliament [...]
Dumfries & Galloway pupils’ building blocks to success
More than 50 primary pupils from across Dumfries & Galloway completed the IET’s First Lego League Jr Expo. This is the first time the challenge has taken place in Scotland. [...]
The Wood Foundation celebrates six-year partnership with STV Children’s Appeal
The Wood Foundation is a proud partner of the STV Children’s Appeal which is empowering organisations throughout Scotland to address the causes and consequences of child poverty. The Wood Foundation has [...]