Big Bang North West News

The Big Bang North West is a STEM celebration for school children and part of a programme led by EngineeringUK. Big Bang events enable young people to discover the exciting and rewarding STEM based careers available in their local area via fun, interactive activities.

Along with all of the amazing stands, shows and exhibits, The Big Bang North West hosts the regional finals of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition.

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February 03rd 2016

School STEM Fairs, Events, Activity Days, WE CAN HELP!

CALLING ALL SCHOOLS! Do you have any collapsed timetable days, masterclass events, activities days, STEM fairs, events, anything for Science …

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Calday School donates MerseySTEM competition prizes to Radio City 96.7 Mission Christmas Appeal!
November 16th 2015

Calday School donates MerseySTEM competition prizes to Radio City 96.7 Mission Christmas Appeal!

AMAZING NEWS! The winners of our MerseySTEM STEM Summer Social Media Competition are generously donating their prizes to the Radio …

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MerseySTEM Hex & Vex Competition Winners: Calday Grange Grammar School!
November 16th 2015

MerseySTEM Hex & Vex Competition Winners: Calday Grange Grammar School!

Here they are, the first of our Vex & Hex Summer STEM Competition winners – Calday Grange Grammar School! Throughout the …

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Big Bang Barrow 2015: Booms, Buzzes and Bots!
November 13th 2015

Big Bang Barrow 2015: Booms, Buzzes and Bots!

“An absolutely amazing two-days at Big Bang Barrow!” More than 1,100 primary, secondary and further education students attended the South …

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MerseySTEM attends The Big Bang @ Parliament!
November 06th 2015

MerseySTEM attends The Big Bang @ Parliament!

On the 5th of November 2015 MerseySTEM’s Managing Director Michelle Dow, attended The Big Bang @ Parliament. Invited by Stephen …

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Big Bang North West 2015: 10,000 children inspired!
July 25th 2015

Big Bang North West 2015: 10,000 children inspired!

The figures are in and Team MerseySTEM are incredibly proud to say that we have inspired over 10,000 children with …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Amec Foster Wheeler
July 21st 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Amec Foster Wheeler

A massive thank you to our Silver Sponsor Amec Foster Wheeler.  With one of the most popular challenges at The …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: National Careers Service
July 21st 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: National Careers Service

An enormous thank you to our Silver Sponsor The National Careers Service. Via their own Big Bang North West Hub, …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Silver Sponsor ScottishPower created a real BUZZ!
July 21st 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Silver Sponsor ScottishPower created a real BUZZ!

A HUGE thank you to our Silver Sponsor Scottish Power. Thanks to their incredible exhibition stand our attendees were literally ‘buzzing!’ ScottishPower …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Silver Sponsor Sellafield made it STEM-sational!
July 21st 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Silver Sponsor Sellafield made it STEM-sational!

A HUGE thank you to our Silver Sponsor Sellafield Ltd! Sellafield returned to The Big Bang North West 2015 and brought …

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Big Bang North West 2015: National Science + Engineering Competition Winners
July 20th 2015

Big Bang North West 2015: National Science + Engineering Competition Winners

The Big Bang North West 2015 hosted the semi-finals of this year’s National Science + Engineering Competition. Congratulations to all of our …

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BOOM! Thousands of STEM-sational students attend The Big Bang North West!
July 19th 2015

BOOM! Thousands of STEM-sational students attend The Big Bang North West!

On the 8th of July 2015, Aintree Racecourse erupted with innovation as close to 6000 school children attended The Big Bang North West! Organisers …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Gold Sponsor The NHS Gets Interactive!
July 17th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Gold Sponsor The NHS Gets Interactive!

MerseySTEM were more than proud to have The NHS as our Gold Sponsor for The Big Bang North West 2015. After …

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MerseySTEM gives back with FREE Zoobus & Science 2 U Primary School Big Bang Days!
July 17th 2015

MerseySTEM gives back with FREE Zoobus & Science 2 U Primary School Big Bang Days!

MerseySTEM do amazing things to promote Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths in schools, business, the community & beyond… but this …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Incredible Feedback!
July 12th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Incredible Feedback!

We have been overwhelmed by the amazing feedback from schools, pupils, ambassadors, teachers and National Science + Engineering Competition judges! …

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AstraZeneca put the BIG in The Big Bang North West 2015!
July 10th 2015

AstraZeneca put the BIG in The Big Bang North West 2015!

We were overjoyed to have AstraZeneca (Liverpool) return as our Headline Sponsor for The Big Bang North West 2015. AstraZeneca …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: A Teacher’s View…
July 10th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: A Teacher’s View…

The Big Bang North West 2015 was an amazing success, close to 6000 school children attended and enjoyed a STEM-sational …

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The Big Bang North West 2015 – Pre-event Press Release
July 07th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015 – Pre-event Press Release

BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2015: ‘6000 children to visit The Big Bang North West – Aintree will erupt with innovation!’ …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Royal Society of Chemistry Confirmed!
July 07th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Royal Society of Chemistry Confirmed!

Fantastic news! The Royal Society of Chemistry will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2015! Here’s what they’re bringing… …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Science and Technology Facilities Council Confirmed!
July 07th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Science and Technology Facilities Council Confirmed!

We are overjoyed to announce that the Science and Technology Facilities Council will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Institution of Mechanical Engineers Confirmed!
July 06th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Institution of Mechanical Engineers Confirmed!

We are overjoyed to announce that the Institution of Mechanical Engineers will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West …

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1 DAY TO GO! The Big Bang North West 2015 Activities: Who will you visit first?!
July 06th 2015

1 DAY TO GO! The Big Bang North West 2015 Activities: Who will you visit first?!

HERE’S ONLY 1 DAY TO GO BEFORE THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2015! In 24 hours all of our attendees will have …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Fab Lab Confirmed!
July 04th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Fab Lab Confirmed!

Fantastic news! Fab Lab Ellesmere Port will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2015 – 3D printing anyone? …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Jaguar Land Rover Confirmed!
July 04th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Jaguar Land Rover Confirmed!

We are overjoyed to announce that Jaguar Land Rover (Halewood Operations) will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Big Heritage Confirmed!
July 03rd 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Big Heritage Confirmed!

We are overjoyed to announce that Big Heritage will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2015! Fancy performing …

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