Extract "Welcome to the October ABE UK Newsletter, please let me start by introducing myself. My name is Eddie, I joined our Centre for STEM Education and ABE UK programme as director in May this year; I also continue in my Anglia Ruskin University role, teaching engineering mathematics. Although my area of expertise is mathematics education, I am excited about all STEM education and our ABE programme. I look forward to working with you and meeting as many of you in person as possible. In this issue, I would like to share some fantastic initiatives with you, including the Master Teacher Fellowship programme (deadline for submission 21st October 2024) and the ABE volunteer programme. There is some guidance in your use of LabXchange in both lesson preparation and students’ learning. We make an open call for science teachers to participate in wider paid ABE UK resource and curriculum development roles. We share information about kit loan opportunities and report on the UK’s 9th September Millionth student celebrations activities. We welcome new colleagues and outline opportunities to further engage in the world of biotechnology and ABE curriculum development."