Sam Perry

16 Sept

We're ready to welcome visitors to the Future Chemistry Hub at University of Southampton! Come over to see how we use alloying and structural colour to turn pennies into gold(ish), and find out why our purple penny is like a butterfly wing! #ChemSky @unisouthampton.bsky.social #iTeachChem #BSF26

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rscetg.wordpress.comSeeing Chemistry Differently: My Journey with Immersive Virtual Reality for Undergraduate Chemistry in the CaribbeanBy Donna Hitlal, PhD, University of West Indies, St Augustine Campus The Trouble with Chemistry Every chemistry educator has experienced that moment when a student understands the theory but still …

1 Sept

📣New ETG #Blog Post! 🎓 Donna Hitlal discusses her #research looking to how #VirtualReality can be used to support #Chemistry #Education Check it out here 👇 rscetg.wordpress.com/2026/09/01/s... Interested in contributing a blog to the ETG website? Drop us a message to get in touch! #iTeachChem

github.comGitHub - Perry-SC/Excel-Escape-Room: Repository for the Excel Escape Room, a gamified learning tool for teaching Excel to undergraduate scientistsRepository for the Excel Escape Room, a gamified learning tool for teaching Excel to undergraduate scientists - Perry-SC/Excel-Escape-Room

27 Aug

Thanks to everyone at #ViCEPHEC2026 who came to my #workshop on #GamifiedLearning with #Excel #EscapeRooms! All resources are freely available on GitHub: 🔗 github.com/Perry-SC/Exc... Check out the ViCEPHEC doc to see how to build escape rooms! #iTeachChem #EduSky @unisouthampton.bsky.social

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rscetg.wordpress.comBlogThe ETG members’ blog is an area to share best practice, development of new educational techniques and prompt discussion about teaching in Chemistry at all levels. New blogs will be posted pe…

21 Apr

📣We're looking for #webinars and #blog posts for the ETG website rscetg.wordpress.com/blog/ We welcome proposals in: 🍃 Sustainable/microscale practical teaching 🥽 Virtual/augmented reality and simulation 🧠 Transferrable skills Details here lnkd.in/eJaThdjx #iTeachChem #EduSky #ChemSky @rsc.org

doi.orgSupporting First-Year Chemistry Undergraduates in Data Analysis through a Gamified Excel Escape RoomExcel proficiency is a critical tool in undergraduate chemistry education, yet many students lack confidence in performing essential data handling and analysis tasks. To address student apprehension and encourage engagement with the software, this work reports the development of an Excel-based escape room. The activity is built entirely within the Excel environment, utilizing conditional formatting and password-protected sheets to create a self-contained, interactive learning experience without the need for external software or funding. The activity was trialed with a cohort of first-year undergraduate chemistry students. Participants reported positive shifts in their perception of Excel, noting increased confidence and a greater willingness to apply the software for complex tasks following the intervention. While direct skill acquisition requires longitudinal study, survey data suggests that gamifying the Excel environment can effectively lower the perceived barrier to entry for hesitant students. By embedding skill development within an exploratory framework, this model offers a scalable, adaptable tool for introducing digital literacy in the chemical sciences.

26 Jan

📊 #Excel is a vital skill, but few students are confident, seeing it as a barrier to calculations, not a useful tool. 🔐At @unisouthampton.bsky.social we made an Excel #EscapeRoom for #gamified learning! 🔓Check it out #OpenAccess below: 🔗 doi.org/10.1021/acs.... #iTeachChem #ChemSky #EduSky

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rscetg.wordpress.comFrom Code to Chemistry: Embedding Python in the Undergraduate LabBy Dr Sam Perry, University of Southampton Sam Perry1,* Derri Hughes1 1 School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Southampton *s.c.perry@soton.ac.uk …

19 Jan

📣New ETG #Blog Post! 🐍 Sam Perry and Derri Hughes discuss embedding #Python #coding into their practical #Chemistry curriculum Check it out here 👇 rscetg.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/f... @perrysc.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social #iTeachChem #EduSky

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rscetg.wordpress.comStorytelling techniques in ChemistryBringing Chemistry to Life: Enhancing Foundation Year Learning through Storytelling By Dr Anas Alkayal, University of Surrey Anas Alkayal1,* James Wright1 &…

15 Jan

📣New ETG #Blog Post! Anas Alkayal discusses using storytelling techniques to enhance foundation year learning in #Chemistry Check it out here 👇 rscetg.wordpress.com/2025/11/24/s... @uniofsurrey.bsky.social #iTeachChem #EduSky

pubs.acs.orgModular Integration of Python Programming in Undergraduate Physical Chemistry ExperimentsProgramming is a key transferable skill within the chemical sciences with applications supporting data acquisition, as a tool for chemical and spectroscopic analysis and as an environment for theoreti...

30 Oct 2025

🎉 Well here's a nice surprise! Our #article integrating #Python #coding into Chemistry labs is one of the most read articles this month in the @acs.org Journal of #ChemicalEducation. 💡 You can read it #OpenAccess here: pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... #iTeachChem #ChemEd #HigherEd

7 Oct 2025

🥼 Our second year #undergrads are ready for their #MurderMystery practical as a #skills refresher to encourage #collaboration! 🧪 🕵 Will they be able to use their chemical knowledge to crack the case? 🔍 @unisouthampton.bsky.social #ChemEd #HigherEd #GamifiedLearning #Labs #Chemistry #iTeachChem

doi.orgStudent perceptions of an open-source smart worksheet for automated student assessment and feedback built using python - Discover EducationSmart worksheets are an emerging educational technology that supports self-directed learning and provides targeted feedback on student assessment, while also reducing staff marking workload. However, their adoption may be limited by high cost, limited flexibility, and proprietary ownership. This study presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of an open-source smart worksheet developed using Python. This worksheet provides a flexible, interactive platform for performing calculations, analysing data, and receiving real-time feedback. It supports automated grading, dynamic content updates and graphical data analysis. Student feedback indicates high satisfaction with the worksheet’s ability to enhance conceptual understanding and streamline the analysis process, demonstrating that students perceive similar learning benefits to commercial alternatives. Importantly, its open-source nature ensures adaptability across academic disciplines, enabling its use in diverse educational contexts to support assessment, feedback, and self-directed learning.

3 Oct 2025

🧪 Published in @springernature.com Discover Education! #OpenSource smart worksheet for automated #assessment & #feedback built using #Python 📎 Open-access: rdcu.be/eJfcM Smart worksheets = faster feedback, better engagement, and reduced marking load. #EdTech #STEM #HigherEd #ChemSky #iTeachChem

commonwealthchemistry.org6th Commonwealth Chemistry PostersThe only chemistry posters event delivered by and for Commonwealth countries, it gives you the chance to engage with top chemists, to find potential collaborations and to network with your peers.

25 Sept 2025

🌍Delighted to be a judge for the #Commonwealth #Chemistry #Poster event!🧪 Connect with researchers and celebrate the diversity of chemistry across the Commonwealth. 🔗 commonwealthchemistry.org/event/6th-co... Let’s celebrate the next generation of chemical scientists! #ChemSky #iTeachChem

28 Aug 2025

Really excited to be at #ViCEPHEC at University of Liverpool. Looking forward to all of the great #talks, and also a little obsessed with the adorable little beaker mug in the tote bag!! #ChemEd #ChemicalEducation #Conference #ViCEPHEC2025 #iTeachChem #EduSky #ChemSky

doi.orgModular Integration of Python Programming in Undergraduate Physical Chemistry ExperimentsProgramming is a key transferable skill within the chemical sciences with applications supporting data acquisition, as a tool for chemical and spectroscopic analysis and as an environment for theoreti...

20 Aug 2025

New article in J Chem Ed! A modular approach to integrating #Python into undergrad chemistry labs, no prior coding needed. 📖 #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1021/acs.... 🐣 Can you spot the Easter egg in the graphical abstract? #ChemEd #Python #Coding #STEM #iTeachChem #EduSky #ChemSky

23 July 2025

Despite what felt like the entire train network conspiring to prevent my attendance, I had a great time at this event! Both inspiring and reassuring to see colleagues all coming together to tackle the challenges and opportunities of #AI in chemical #education. #ChemSky #AcademicSky #iTeachChem

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🎉 Today’s the day! We're thrilled to be hosting our (Gen)AI in Education workshop, bringing together brilliant minds from 26 universities across the UK! We’re diving into how generative AI is shaping the future of teaching, learning, and research — and we can’t wait to explore it together.💬🤖📚

timeshighereducation.comUsing social media to connect cohortsA digital poster competition that encouraged comments on social media can spark conversations between under- and postgraduate students. Here’s how it works

9 July 2025

Our THE Campus #article discusses challenges and opportunities using LinkedIn to bridge the gap between #undergrads and #postgrads, demystify #research and build #community 👉 www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/using... @unisouthampton.bsky.social #AcademicSky #iTeachChem @timeshighered.bsky.social

eventbrite.co.ukCHEP Festival 2025 - 8/9/10/14 JulyJoin colleagues at this year's CHEP Festival, 'Building the Future across the Triple Helix', that takes place from 8 July over 4 days.

8 July 2025

Looking forward to sharing our work improving the #accessibility of #chemistry #teaching labs. Our pilot study supported #neurodiverse students with sensory overload, to enhance their learning experience. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/chep-festi... #education #STEM #HigherEd #iTeachChem #AcademicSky

doi.orgElectrodeposition of Thermoelectric MaterialsThermoelectric (TE) materials produce electrical energy when exposed to a thermal gradient. This review presents the opportunities of electrochemistry as a synthetic route for promising TE materials,...

19 May 2025

🎉 New paper alert! 🎉 Our #review into the #Electrodeposition of #Thermoelectric Materials has just been published with #ChemElectroChem. A great first stop for anyone looking to get involved in the field! 🔗 doi.org/10.1002/celc... #ChemSky @unisouthampton.bsky.social

lta.hw.ac.ukEscape Rooms in Education: Showcase - Learning and Teaching AcademyEscape Rooms in Education Showcase 2025 Conferences Chairs: Clare Thomson, Heriot-Watt University and Briyana Morrell, University of Indianapolis. We are thrilled to announce the Escape Rooms in Educ...

16 May 2025

Nearly time for Escape Rooms in #Education!! Will be presenting our new #Excel #EscapeRoom! Our new #GamifiedLearning approach to closing the Excel skills gap in #chemistry #undergraduates #EduSky #iTeachChem lta.hw.ac.uk/escape-rooms... @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social

15 Mar 2025

✨ Glow-in-the-Dark Slime at #SOTSEF! ✨ #ChemSoc are ready to show your how to make your own glowing slime at our #outreach event! 🌱 Their new #GreenChemistry aliginate recipe is even compostable! 🔬 @unisouthampton.bsky.social #ChemSky #iTeachChem

linkedin.comErrantScience on LinkedIn: #cartoonabstract #rscposter #rsceduHere’s a #CartoonAbstract made for Sam Perry’s #RSCPoster all about incorporating Bake Off challenge elements into chemistry teaching, go check out their…

5 Mar 2025

Just had my work cartoonified by @errantscience.bsky.social for the @rsc.org #Poster Day! Head over to LinkedIn to and search #RSCPoster to check out all the amazing science! www.linkedin.com/posts/errant... #iTeachChem 🥽 #Chemsky🧪

open.spotify.comThe ChemSoc Podcast: In Our ElementPodcast · Southampton Chemistry Society · Welcome to Southampton's ChemSoc Podcast: In Our Element! We chat to PhD students, undergraduates & lecturers about both life in chemistry and life beyond th...

3 Mar 2025

Congrats to Southampton ChemSoc on their new #chemistry #podcast! Amazing student-led achievement! Curious about #research? Interested in tips to succeed in chemistry? Want to hear exciting new #science? Listen here: open.spotify.com/show/2t2N0Yi... #iTeachChem #ChemSky @unisouthampton.bsky.social

10 Dec 2024

Anyone else found that their newest lab tech really isn't pulling their weight? #ElfOnTheShelf #Chemistry #Teaching #Laboratory @unisouthampton.bsky.social #iTeachChem #AcademicSky

southampton.ac.ukCommonwealth Shared Scholarships

12 Nov 2024

📢 Call out to prospective MSc students from #Commonwealth countries 📢 @unisouthampton.bsky.social is offering #scholarships for Masters programs in #Electrochemistry and #Battery Tech, as well as other areas. www.southampton.ac.uk/study/fees-f... #ChemSky #iTeachChem #AcademicSky

1 Nov 2024

Starting the day with a smile from possible the best #Python #code segment a student has ever asked me to help debug 😂 #AcademicSky #EduSky #iTeachChem

3 Oct 2024

Here we go!! Ready to welcome our new #Chemistry and #ChemicalEngineering undergraduates to teaching labs at the @unisouthampton.bsky.social #AcademicSky #iTeachChem #EduSky

11 Sept 2024

Great start to Session 1 of #5CCP with @roysocchem.bsky.social! Lots of interesting posters from across the #Commonwealth! Will be presenting #ChemEd research encouraging student participation in #feedback, bringing the #StudentVoice to course design... spoilers below😉 #ChemSky #EduSky #iTeachChem

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29 Aug 2024

Really excited to be chairing the session on Responsible #Energy at #5CCP! A really unique opportunity to #engage with an amazing #network of #chemistry researchers. Sign up and see you there! commonwealthchemistry.org/event/5th-co... #ChemSky #EduSky

28 Aug 2024

On the train loaded with caffeine, coding and lego... must be time for #ViCEPHEC24! Looking forward to my first #ChemEd conference! @unisouthampton.bsky.social #iTeachChem #EduSky

commonwealthchemistry.orgCommonwealth Chemistry Poster conference winners: Donna HitlalAn interview with 2023 Commonwealth Chemistry Poster conference winner Donna Hitlal about her research on undergraduate chemistry education

19 June 2024

Had the great pleasure of meeting Donna at the Commonwealth Chemistry Congress in Trinidad. Fantastic passion and energy for #ChemicalEducation and a very worthy poster winner! Well worth checking out her work on #VirtualReality in Education here 👇 #ITeachChem #EduSky