* Developing effective and reflective teachers of science is the theme of an Association for Science Education conference to be held, July 10-11, at Bretton Hall, Wakefield. Fee: Pounds 60 (Pounds 95 including dinner, bed and breakfast). Details: Michael Brookman, ASE, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AA; e-mail: mbrookman@ase.org.uk
* A new physics and biochemical engineering A-level teaching resource will be introduced in an Inset course to be held on March 11 at the Advanced Centre for Biochemical Engineering, University College London, Torrington Place, WC1. The programme includes: teaching scheme for physics and bioreactors, biochemical engineering as a career and a tour of ACBE. Fee: Pounds 40. Details: Ian Bardrick, tel: 0171 380 7745; e-mail: i.bardrick@ucl.ac.uk