CREST Awards News

All About STEM are now the North West Regional CREST Support Organisation!

The CREST Awards
scheme is the British Science Association’s flagship programme for young people, providing a flexible STEM project framework that inspires and engages 5 to 19 year olds.

We’re here to promote CREST Awards across the region and offer schools & clubs all the support they need to run this amazing scheme.
Businesses, STEM & educational organisations and colleges & universities can integrate CREST into their outreach programmes and become accredited providers.

Celebrate National Numeracy Day with CREST!
May 02nd 2019

Celebrate National Numeracy Day with CREST!

Are you celebrating National Numeracy Day on the 15th of May?CREST Awards aren’t just about Science & Engineering, there are …

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CREST: STEMsational Challenges from Practical Action
April 25th 2019

CREST: STEMsational Challenges from Practical Action

Did you know that Practical Action offer free STEM challenges that areCREST award accredited? Fantastic resources & activities for school, club or home! Click to view the poster Practical Action …

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Celebrate Earth Day with CREST Awards!
April 16th 2019

Celebrate Earth Day with CREST Awards!

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental …

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Celebrate The International Day of Human Space Flight with CREST & STEM Learning!
April 10th 2019

Celebrate The International Day of Human Space Flight with CREST & STEM Learning!

The beginning of the space era for mankind… All About STEM have brought together exciting projects & activities from CREST …

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Easter Holiday Activities: CREST at Home!
April 05th 2019

Easter Holiday Activities: CREST at Home!

Are you looking for fun activities for your children for the Easter break, why not try CREST? CREST Awards & …

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Big Bang North West: Radio Merseyside – Gateacre School’s Big Bang UK Competition WIN!
April 04th 2019

Big Bang North West: Radio Merseyside – Gateacre School’s Big Bang UK Competition WIN!

Well done to Freya Barnes, Emily Cook, Hollie Gilchrist & Ellen Ramage-Jones from Gateacre School. After winning the Junior Science, …

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Enter The Youth Industrial Strategy Competition!
April 03rd 2019

Enter The Youth Industrial Strategy Competition!

The Youth Industrial Strategy Competition is a new national STEM initiative that aims to inspire and challenge young people aged 11 …

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School Grants Scheme – Institute of Physics, IET & STFC
March 29th 2019

School Grants Scheme – Institute of Physics, IET & STFC

Schools, colleges and home school groups based in the UK and Ireland can apply for a school grant of up …

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Young North West Scientists & Engineers Triumph at The Big Bang UK Competition!
March 24th 2019

Young North West Scientists & Engineers Triumph at The Big Bang UK Competition!

Team Big Bang North West visited The National Big Bang Fair in Birmingham to celebrate STEM and cheer on our …

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Celebrate National Pi Day with CREST Awards!
March 13th 2019

Celebrate National Pi Day with CREST Awards!

‘Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in …

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CREST Awards: Teacher Guides & Getting Started
March 08th 2019

CREST Awards: Teacher Guides & Getting Started

As North West Regional CREST Support Organisation we’re here to promote CREST Awards across the region and point schools & …

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Celebrate British Science Week 2019!
March 08th 2019

Celebrate British Science Week 2019!

The British Science Association have three NEW British Science Week activity packs for your students to enjoy. A selection of …

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Enter your CREST project in The Big Bang UK Competition!
February 28th 2019

Enter your CREST project in The Big Bang UK Competition!

Do you have a STEMsational CREST Award project? The Big Bang UK Competition provides opportunities for young people to showcase …

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British Science Association: Getting More Women Into Science
February 13th 2019

British Science Association: Getting More Women Into Science

11th February 2016 was the first ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science’. It was in response to the …

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British Science Week: NEW Early Years, Primary & Secondary Resource Packs
February 08th 2019

British Science Week: NEW Early Years, Primary & Secondary Resource Packs

Celebrate British Science Week! The British Science Association have three NEW activity packs that are perfect for the classroom and …

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CREST Awards in STEM Clubs!
January 30th 2019

CREST Awards in STEM Clubs!

STEM Clubs Week takes place from the 4th to the 8th of February 2019. It’s a fantastic time to introduce …

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CREST Awards: Download Family & Community Activity Packs!
January 23rd 2019

CREST Awards: Download Family & Community Activity Packs!

CREST Awards & The British Science Association are offering a NEW selection of activity packs designed especially for community groups …

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School Grants Scheme – Institute of Physics, IET & STFC
January 22nd 2019

School Grants Scheme – Institute of Physics, IET & STFC

Schools, colleges and home school groups based in the UK and Ireland can apply for a school grant of up …

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STEM Clubs Week 2019 is coming!
January 18th 2019

STEM Clubs Week 2019 is coming!

STEM Clubs Week takes place in February so if you’re setting up a new club or already have a STEMsational …

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CREST Awards: Perfect for Primary Schools!
January 16th 2019

CREST Awards: Perfect for Primary Schools!

CREST is a STEM enrichment programme for young people that inspires, enables and rewards open ended project work. CREST is …

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CREST Awards: Fun projects for all ages!
January 09th 2019

CREST Awards: Fun projects for all ages!

CREST is a STEM enrichment programme for young people that inspires, enables and rewards open ended project work. The levels …

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Royal Society of Chemistry: Educational Grants
January 07th 2019

Royal Society of Chemistry: Educational Grants

The RSC Biological and Medicinal Chemistry Sector (BMCS) has been providing funds for small educational projects in schools and colleges …

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CREST Awards: RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch Activities
January 02nd 2019

CREST Awards: RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch Activities

Every year, educators from every corner of the UK take part in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch, turning their classes …

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Merry Christmas from All About STEM & The Big Bang North West!
December 20th 2018

Merry Christmas from All About STEM & The Big Bang North West!

We would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of our STEMsational schools, ambassadors, supporters, businesses, partnering organisations, …

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CREST Awards: Do your students love gaming? Design a controller!
December 19th 2018

CREST Awards: Do your students love gaming? Design a controller!

Check out this awesome Bronze Award resource from CREST Awards! Your students can use ergonomics to design a games controller …

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