As the FIFA World Cup captures global attention, millions of people come together to watch, celebrate and support their teams. Streets, homes and classrooms are filled with conversation, excitement and, at times, tension. While it is often seen as just a sporting event, the World Cup offers something more. It Read more
She’s back! A firm favourite on the Festival of Learning line up! Sarah Blair has delivered sessions at both the 2024 and 2025 Festivals of Learning. Sarah is also the creator of our popular RMPS in the News blog posts. We are very excited that Sarah is back sharing good Read more
Following his successful workshop at the Festival of Learning, Michael Cholibi will be sharing more about the Ethics Cup. This Speed Meet will introduce Teachers to the Ethics Cup, a team-based oral presentation competition for high school students in which they investigate contemporary ethical controversies. Joining details for this session Read more
Calling all Higher and Advanced Higher RMPS and A-Level Religious Studies pupils! Are you interested in belief systems, rituals, mythology, iconography, practices and ethics and the integral part they play in human culture? Then tell us about it in our School of Divinity Video Competition. ‘How can studying religion help Read more
We have been asked to signpost resources from Humanism Society Scotland. They are keen to hear from RME/RMPS teachers about their resources and any feedback that you may have. This can be passed on direct or via STARME contacts to share on your behalf. Resources They are aimed at students Read more
I would like to introduce STARME members to Edinburgh Buddhist Studies and its Outreach Programme. We are a group of Buddhist Studies scholars based at the University of Edinburgh. Members of Edinburgh Buddhist Studies are very happy to visit your school, virtually or in-person. We can cover a wide range Read more
Note from Chair Sitting at my desk in the sunshine, in the week before end of term, I cannot help but have a sunny outlook on the year ahead. After having seen all that we have achieved in the past half year since STARME was first thought about, I look Read more
STARME Newsletter – April 2022 A big big thank you! Welcome to our first newsletter! We are very excited at the buzz and excitement surrounding the new association and cannot wait to channel this into inspiring excellence in RME/ RERC and our associated subjects. We held the initial general meeting Read more