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FabLab Warrington: A STEM-sational place – visit & create!
January 16th 2017

FabLab Warrington: A STEM-sational place – visit & create!

“A brand new amazing resource for the creative and tech minded young people of the North West!” [FabLab Warrington] FabLab …

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REGISTER NOW! CSC Codes – A Global Coding Challenge
January 16th 2017

REGISTER NOW! CSC Codes – A Global Coding Challenge

CSC Codes is a CSC Charitable Foundation initiative that introduces children to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities and …

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STEM Learning: Classroom Display Competition!
January 15th 2017

STEM Learning: Classroom Display Competition!

STEM Learning’s Classroom Display Competition is back! You could be one of six people to win £100 worth of gift …

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Royal Society of Biology: Regional Grant Scheme
January 15th 2017

Royal Society of Biology: Regional Grant Scheme

The Royal Society of Biology will be opening a new Regional Grant Scheme in February 2017, which aims to help …

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RHS: Greening Grey Britain Campaign – Free Seeds!
January 13th 2017

RHS: Greening Grey Britain Campaign – Free Seeds!

Greening Grey Britain is an RHS initiative inviting the nation to help tackle the growing number of gardens and green …

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Lab in a Lorry – School Schedule & Volunteer Opportunities
January 13th 2017

Lab in a Lorry – School Schedule & Volunteer Opportunities

The Lab in a Lorry Tour is in full swing! If you’re interested in a visit from the lab or would …

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Enter The Longitude Explorer Prize: You could win £10,000!
January 12th 2017

Enter The Longitude Explorer Prize: You could win £10,000!

IBM and Nesta have joined together to run the Longitude Explorer Prize, a youth-focused challenge for secondary school pupils aged 11-16, which aims …

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Be part of The Triple Science Network of Excellence
January 11th 2017

Be part of The Triple Science Network of Excellence

Are you delivering Triple Science in school? Be part of the Triple Science Network of Excellence! Wednesday 8th Feb 2017 2.30 -4.30pm …

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Shell Bright Ideas Challenge: £50,000 STEM Prizes!
January 11th 2017

Shell Bright Ideas Challenge: £50,000 STEM Prizes!

The Bright Ideas Challenge asks students to imagine creative ideas for how cities of the future might be powered. It’s …

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Chester Zoo: British Science Week for Schools
January 10th 2017

Chester Zoo: British Science Week for Schools

To celebrate British Science Week, Chester Zoo’s team of experts will be running special events for visiting school groups – fun, interactive …

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Into Film & UK Space Agency: Filmmaking Competition!
January 10th 2017

Into Film & UK Space Agency: Filmmaking Competition!

Building on the success of Into Film: Into Space and celebrating the imaginative work conducted on European Space Agency (ESA) …

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Companies & Organisations: You can inspire students at the Formby High School Career Festival!
January 10th 2017

Companies & Organisations: You can inspire students at the Formby High School Career Festival!

As part of their programme of Careers Education Information Advice and Guidance, Formby High School are holding two exciting careers events during Spring …

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STEAM Co: Rocket Kids Sampler & Shows!
January 09th 2017

STEAM Co: Rocket Kids Sampler & Shows!

STEAM Co are offering a ‘Rocket Kids’ sampler and shows for schools across the UK. Grab the chance to combine STEM with creativity! …

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As Creatives Twilight Teacher CPD: Creative Approaches in Maths 
January 05th 2017

As Creatives Twilight Teacher CPD: Creative Approaches in Maths 

Looking for some new, creative ways of engaging your pupils in maths? As Creatives can help – setting the climate and context …

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As Creatives: Secondary Big Maths Days!
January 05th 2017

As Creatives: Secondary Big Maths Days!

As Creatives know that it’s important for secondary schools to offer activities to whole year groups – and they understand the …

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E.ON: My Energy Hack Photo Competition
January 04th 2017

E.ON: My Energy Hack Photo Competition

E.ON want your ingenious ideas for using, creating, saving or celebrating energy! Entries will be judged and prizes awarded for creativity, …

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Catalyst: Creative & Digital Skills Programme (Age 18-30)
January 04th 2017

Catalyst: Creative & Digital Skills Programme (Age 18-30)

Catalyst is a 10-week Creative & Digital Skills programme that nurtures and inspires young talent into the industry. It’s the ultimate training …

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I’m a Scientist, I’m an Engineer: Christmas Lectures – Ask a question!
December 21st 2016

I’m a Scientist, I’m an Engineer: Christmas Lectures – Ask a question!

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here and I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here have their annual …

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Manchester Airports Group: STEM Resources & Competitions!
December 21st 2016

Manchester Airports Group: STEM Resources & Competitions!

Building on the success of their Secondary Dragons’ Den competition Manchester Airports Group have developed a Primary Apprentice Competition which will be open …

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Daresbury Laboratory: Particle and Accelerator Physics Masterclass
December 20th 2016

Daresbury Laboratory: Particle and Accelerator Physics Masterclass

Located in Cheshire on the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus, the STFC Daresbury Laboratory is a world-renowned centre of excellence specialising in …

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STEM Learning: New STEM Ambassador Online Community Group
December 20th 2016

STEM Learning: New STEM Ambassador Online Community Group

A new online community group has been set up on the STEM Learning website, to encourage both newly joined and …

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BOOK NOW FOR THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2017!
December 19th 2016

BOOK NOW FOR THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2017!

YES! We promised a second chance for anyone who missed out and the time has come… for a LIMITED TIME ONLY we have reopened …

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Manchester Airports Group: Primary Apprentice Challenge!
December 19th 2016

Manchester Airports Group: Primary Apprentice Challenge!

Building on the success of their Secondary Dragons Den competition Manchester Airports Group have developed a Primary Apprentice Competition which will be open …

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Merry Christmas from All About STEM & The Big Bang North West!
December 16th 2016

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

All About STEM & The Big Bang North West would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of …

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Royal Society Partnership Grants: Up to £3000 available!
December 15th 2016

Royal Society Partnership Grants: Up to £3000 available!

The Royal Society have opened their Partnership Grant scheme to support schools in enabling students aged 5-18 the chance to get …

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