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WOW! FREE Principia Space Diaries & Resources: Be like Tim Peake!
December 15th 2016

WOW! FREE Principia Space Diaries & Resources: Be like Tim Peake!

The Principia Space Diary is back! Once again thousands of school children have the chance to become space experts as …

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The Global Coding Challenge: Coming Soon!
December 14th 2016

The Global Coding Challenge: Coming Soon!

To help encourage more young people into a technology-related career, CSC Charitable Foundation is launching a new global coding challenge …

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Volunteering dropping? STEM Ambassador programme flourishing!
December 13th 2016

Volunteering dropping? STEM Ambassador programme flourishing!

A recent blog post by Dr Ajay Sharman: Volunteering: is it a dying breed?, addresses the changing landscape of the …

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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Grant: Run CREST Awards with underrepresented audiences
December 13th 2016

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Grant: Run CREST Awards with underrepresented audiences

CREST have launched the second round of their CREST for under represented audiences funding, enabling schools and organisations to run CREST …

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6 DAYS LEFT! Social Mobility Foundation 2017 Applications
December 13th 2016

6 DAYS LEFT! Social Mobility Foundation 2017 Applications

The Social Mobility Foundation supports ambitious sixth formers from less-privileged backgrounds to access top universities and careers. They run FREE …

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Enter The Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge!
December 11th 2016

Enter The Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge!

The Manufacturing Technologies Association have launched The Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge (TDI), which aims to help teachers promote the …

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PISA Report: The UK is a “top performer” for Science!
December 11th 2016

PISA Report: The UK is a “top performer” for Science!

This week sees the publication of the latest PISA report, which reveals the UK is a “top performer” for science! …

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The British Science Association: Youth Grand Challenges
December 09th 2016

The British Science Association: Youth Grand Challenges

The British Science Association has recently launched their Youth Grand Challenges supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project …

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All About STEM: The National STEM Learning Network Development Day
December 09th 2016

All About STEM: The National STEM Learning Network Development Day

On the 8th of December 2016, All About STEM attended The National STEM Learning Network Development Day at The National …

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British Science Association : British Science Week 2017 – FREE Activity Packs!
December 09th 2016

British Science Association : British Science Week 2017 – FREE Activity Packs!

The British Science Association activity packs for British Science Week 2017 have just been released! Featuring resources from partner organisations …

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BLOODHOUND SCC: Your name could be on THE SUPERSONIC CAR!
December 07th 2016

BLOODHOUND SCC: Your name could be on THE SUPERSONIC CAR!

Join BLOODHOUND SCC as they count down to Christmas and you could win your name on their supersonic car! Every day until …

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RHS Rocket Science Project: The Results!
December 07th 2016

RHS Rocket Science Project: The Results!

It was fantastic to see so many of our schools taking part in the RHS Rocket Science Project, thank you …

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Video: Santa Loves STEM! Give the gift of inspiration!
December 06th 2016

Video: Santa Loves STEM! Give the gift of inspiration!

This is definitely one to share, did you know that Santa loves STEM? The IET has created this amazing animation …

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Where Women Work: Are you an impressive female engineer?
December 06th 2016

Where Women Work: Are you an impressive female engineer?

Where Women Work celebrated Tomorrow’s Engineers Week by giving away copies of the inspiring children’s book ‘Rosie Revere Engineer’. They …

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Lego Education Innovation Project in UK Libraries!
December 05th 2016

Lego Education Innovation Project in UK Libraries!

Lego Education UK has joined forces with CCS Libraries as part of the Lego Education Innovation Project. This is an …

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Astronaut Tim Peake becomes first honorary STEM Ambassador!
December 04th 2016

Astronaut Tim Peake becomes first honorary STEM Ambassador!

Have you heard the news? In recognition of his outstanding contribution to raising the profile of STEM subjects amongst young …

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STEM Learning: The twelve resources of ChristMATHS
December 03rd 2016

STEM Learning: The twelve resources of ChristMATHS

The National STEM Learning Centre and Network have a Christmas present for you. It’s a collection of the best Christmas-themed mathematics resources …

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Are you a Terrific Scientist? The BBC needs you!
December 03rd 2016

Are you a Terrific Scientist? The BBC needs you!

BBC Learning is launching a bold, ambitious science campaign aimed at inspiring primary-age teachers and their pupils through exciting, innovative …

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NEW! Women of Science Campaign
December 02nd 2016

NEW! Women of Science Campaign

Women of Science is a campaign based around sharing the real stories of women working or studying in STEM. The …

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STEM Learning: 100% discount code for high-quality professional development 
December 02nd 2016

STEM Learning: 100% discount code for high-quality professional development 

STEM Learning have an exclusive offer for all teachers and technicians at state-funded schools. You can receive a 100% discount* …

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Enter now! Salters’ Institute Festivals of Chemistry
December 02nd 2016

Enter now! Salters’ Institute Festivals of Chemistry

Entries for the 2017 Salters’ Institute Festivals of Chemistry are NOW LIVE ! Don’t miss out on participating in one …

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3 PLACES LEFT! Enter The Make It in Manufacturing North West Championship
December 02nd 2016

3 PLACES LEFT! Enter The Make It in Manufacturing North West Championship

Don’t miss your chance to enter this STEM-sational schools enterprise challenge. It’s FREE! There are only three places left… Event:               …

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Ambassadors & Teachers: We need your feedback!
December 01st 2016

Ambassadors & Teachers: We need your feedback!

Have you worked as one of our STEM ambassadors at an event or in a school? Are you a teacher …

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RHS: North West Teacher Courses for Spring Term 2017
December 01st 2016

RHS: North West Teacher Courses for Spring Term 2017

The Royal Horticultural Society have opened bookings for their 2017 teacher courses. Take a look at these cross-curricular opportunities… A …

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Maths: Primary & Secondary ‘Tax Facts’ Programme from HMRC
November 30th 2016

Maths: Primary & Secondary ‘Tax Facts’ Programme from HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has recently launched a new tax education programme for primary and secondary school children. The programmes contain …

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