The September 2013 special issue of ASE's long running journal, School Science Review (SSR) focuses on the Public understanding of science. This includes a special editorial from Michael Hal Sosabowski (otherwise known as Dr Hal), the role of science centres, open days, live demonstrations and other engagement methods - including the 'flip' method of teaching. Other articles cover A-Level to degree transition, ICT in science lessons and The Big Bang Theory – coping with multi-religious beliefs.