All About STEM NEWS

All About STEM is always out and about. Here we bring you stories of what we've done and news items about things we're planning. We're adding new items regularly so come back to see what we're up to.

Teachers: What makes a great STEM resource?
September 21st 2016

Teachers: What makes a great STEM resource?

If you’re a teacher using business produced STEM resources, you can help Project Enthuse by completing their online survey. The research hopes to discover …

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All About STEM to lead NEW STEM Ambassador Hub Merseyside & Cheshire
September 21st 2016

All About STEM to lead NEW STEM Ambassador Hub Merseyside & Cheshire

New STEM Ambassador Hub launched in Merseyside & Cheshire All About STEM has been announced as the lead organisation for the …

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Work in STEM? Become a STEM Ambassador: New 2016 Induction Dates!
September 20th 2016

Work in STEM? Become a STEM Ambassador: New 2016 Induction Dates!

The STEM Ambassador Programme enables teachers to introduce their students to volunteers from a variety of STEM backgrounds, helping them …

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Become a STEM Ambassador: Attend our Crewe Induction!
September 20th 2016

Become a STEM Ambassador: Attend our Crewe Induction!

The STEM Ambassador Programme enables teachers to introduce their students to volunteers from a variety of STEM backgrounds, helping them …

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WaterAid: Free Resources!
September 19th 2016

WaterAid: Free Resources!

WaterAid have some STEM-sational learning resources available for home or school. Here’s a selection suitable for Primary & Secondary children: …

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Free Virtual Reality Headset! Discover WaterAid’s VR Documentary and more…
September 16th 2016

Free Virtual Reality Headset! Discover WaterAid’s VR Documentary and more…

WaterAid are offering FREE virtual reality headsets as part of their latest campaign. You can discover Nepal’s untold water story …

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How Plants See the World – 34th Brownies Group: Illustrating the Impacts of the STEM Ambassadors programme
September 16th 2016

How Plants See the World – 34th Brownies Group: Illustrating the Impacts of the STEM Ambassadors programme

Here’s another fantastic case study from our inspirational STEM Ambassadors. Rebecca Donnelly & Jennifer Francis are Research Scientists from the …

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IOP Physics in the Field activities for children : Illustrating the Impacts of the STEM Ambassadors programme
September 16th 2016

IOP Physics in the Field activities for children : Illustrating the Impacts of the STEM Ambassadors programme

Here’s another fantastic case study from one of our inspirational STEM Ambassadors, Harold Stockdale. Harold and colleagues from the Merseyside branch …

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SCHOOLS: WIN A BIG BANG @ SCHOOL EVENT! VISUAL EFFECTS, GAMING & ANIMATION
September 16th 2016

SCHOOLS: WIN A BIG BANG @ SCHOOL EVENT! VISUAL EFFECTS, GAMING & ANIMATION

We’ve joined forces with one of your Big Bang North West favourites Into Film so your school can have the chance to …

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Biology Week 2016: Saturday 8th – Sunday 16th October!
September 15th 2016

Biology Week 2016: Saturday 8th – Sunday 16th October!

Biology Week is an annual celebration of life science with events all over the UK and beyond for everyone from …

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STEM Learning: Do you have a winning school display?
September 14th 2016

STEM Learning: Do you have a winning school display?

Do you have a classroom display that you’re particularly proud of? You could be in with the chance of winning …

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Cisco Little BIG Awards: Enter Now!
September 14th 2016

Cisco Little BIG Awards: Enter Now!

The Cisco Little BIG Awards are back! Don’t miss your chance to take part in this STEM-sational competition. Can you connect …

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Enter BP’s Ultimate STEM Challenge!
September 14th 2016

Enter BP’s Ultimate STEM Challenge!

BP have announced the launch of their annual competition – the Ultimate STEM Challenge! In it’s third year, the Ultimate …

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Beamont Collegiate Academy: Boston & New York STEM Adventure!
September 13th 2016

Beamont Collegiate Academy: Boston & New York STEM Adventure!

Our STEM Spotlight School Beamont Collegiate Academy, are currently in Boston & New York enjoying a truly STEM-sational experience! We spoke …

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Why I want to be a Scientist: Win an iPad Mini and cash for your school!
September 13th 2016

Why I want to be a Scientist: Win an iPad Mini and cash for your school!

You could win an iPad Mini and cash for your school! Why I want to be a Scientist is a …

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Educate Awards 2016: All About STEM Sponsor STEM Project of the Year Award
September 12th 2016

Educate Awards 2016: All About STEM Sponsor STEM Project of the Year Award

All About STEM are proud to be sponsoring the ‘NEW’ STEM Project of the Year Award at the 2016 Educate Awards. The Educate Awards …

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Meet Tim Peake! Principia School Conferences – RHS Rocket Science
September 11th 2016

Meet Tim Peake! Principia School Conferences – RHS Rocket Science

In November, the UK Space Agency is holding two school conferences bringing together pupils that have taken part in all …

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All About STEM: Book now for Engineering Your Future Liverpool!
September 10th 2016

All About STEM: Book now for Engineering Your Future Liverpool!

We are back with the first of this year’s Engineering Your Future Events! You can now book onto the Liverpool …

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Wow Science Liverpool! Illustrating the Impact of the STEM Ambassadors programme
September 09th 2016

Wow Science Liverpool! Illustrating the Impact of the STEM Ambassadors programme

Caroline Staunton is part of a postdoctoral research group from the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Ageing and Chronic Diseases who recently …

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I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here!
September 08th 2016

I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here!

I’m an Engineer, Get me out of Here is back! This free, online event returns for the Autumn to give students the opportunity to …

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School Biology Teacher of the Year Award: Nominations Open!
September 08th 2016

School Biology Teacher of the Year Award: Nominations Open!

Do you know an amazing teacher of biology who deserves recognition? Why not nominate them for an award to recognise …

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Gopher Science Lab Grants: Apply Now!
September 08th 2016

Gopher Science Lab Grants: Apply Now!

Gopher Science Lab supports students’ transition from primary to secondary school with peer to peer learning across age groups. Secondary …

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As Creatives: Celebrating Space Week – The View From Space!
September 06th 2016

As Creatives: Celebrating Space Week – The View From Space!

To celebrate Space Week, As Creatives have designed an exciting new workshop that brings space to life! The View from Space …

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As Creatives: Murderous Maths! Get Involved…
September 06th 2016

As Creatives: Murderous Maths! Get Involved…

Are you looking for an opportunity to offer large numbers of children a shared creative maths experience? Murderous Maths from …

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Big Bang North West 2017: Air Products Platinum Sponsor
September 06th 2016

Big Bang North West 2017: Air Products Platinum Sponsor

We are unbelievably excited to announce that Air Products will be our Platinum Sponsor for The Big Bang North West 2017! …

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