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Wellcome Trust: The Crunch Week 16 – 22 May
May 05th 2016

Wellcome Trust: The Crunch Week 16 – 22 May

The Crunch kicks off with a week of fun about our food, our health and our planet – get involved! …

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Gopher Science Lab – New Grants Coming Soon!
May 05th 2016

Gopher Science Lab – New Grants Coming Soon!

In conjunction with the Royal Society of Biology and the Biochemical Society, Gopher Science Lab has another round of small …

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Win an iPad! MTA Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge
May 04th 2016

Win an iPad! MTA Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge

The MTA’s TDI Challenge exists to help teachers and lecturers to promote the great work of their D&T and Engineering …

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STEMtech Conference & Showcase: SKILLED FOR SUCCESS
May 04th 2016

STEMtech Conference & Showcase: SKILLED FOR SUCCESS

The 3rd Annual STEMtech Conference and Showcase ‘Skilled for Success’ takes place at the Telford International Centre on 13-14 June …

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GETRAG Ford Bring Your Daughter to Work Day: MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge
April 29th 2016

GETRAG Ford Bring Your Daughter to Work Day: MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge

On the 28th of April 2016 GETRAG Ford Halewood hosted their Bring Your Daughter to Work Day. The event was …

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MerseySTEM STEM Ambassador Training: People Like Me Training (WISE)
April 29th 2016

MerseySTEM STEM Ambassador Training: People Like Me Training (WISE)

Our People Like Me (WISE) training sessions book up fast, don’t miss out! On Thursday 26th May, 4-6.30pm, at Unit 51 in the …

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Food Teachers Centre Training: GCSE Investigate Food 2
April 29th 2016

Food Teachers Centre Training: GCSE Investigate Food 2

The Food Teachers Centre is offering a one day GCSE Investigating Food Course focusing on proteins, pH and practical investigations. …

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I’m a Scientist Get me out of here: FREE Debate Kits
April 29th 2016

I’m a Scientist Get me out of here: FREE Debate Kits

I’m a Scientist Get me out of here are offering free Science Debate Kits as part of their ongoing online …

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Tech Wizards Residential! Smallpeice Trust & GCHQ free Summer Schools: 16-17 Years
April 28th 2016

Tech Wizards Residential! Smallpeice Trust & GCHQ free Summer Schools: 16-17 Years

Smallpeice Trust has partnered with the GCHQ security agency to inspire, engage and enlist a generation of teenage tech wizards by creating …

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BioGrad Laboratory Skills Summer School at Liverpool Science Park
April 27th 2016

BioGrad Laboratory Skills Summer School at Liverpool Science Park

BioGrad & Liverpool Science Park are offering a 5-day summer school to provide AS and A-Level students with the chance …

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Daresbury Open Week Schools Days: Register your interest!
April 27th 2016

Daresbury Open Week Schools Days: Register your interest!

As part of Sci-Tech Daresbury Open Week, Sci-Tech Daresbury are dedicating two full days delivering activities for school children from …

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Big Bang North West 2016: Volunteers Wanted!
April 26th 2016

Big Bang North West 2016: Volunteers Wanted!

We need volunteers for The Big Bang North West 2016! The Big Bang North West is coming and we have a new …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: JUDGES WANTED!
April 25th 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: JUDGES WANTED!

We need judges for The National Science + Engineering Competition 2016! Yes, you too could be like our 2015 celebrity judge …

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Schools: RHS Rocket Science – Planted your seeds? Share your photos!
April 25th 2016

Schools: RHS Rocket Science – Planted your seeds? Share your photos!

We are so excited about The Royal Horticutural Society’s Rocket Science project! Thousands of schools across the country have planted their ‘Seeds …

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Timstar: Engaging hands-on, practical workshops in your area!
April 22nd 2016

Timstar: Engaging hands-on, practical workshops in your area!

There’s only 7 days to go until Timstar’s Spring Workshops begin! This series of hands-on workshops provide a range of …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Statistics Ambassadors – How to always win!
April 22nd 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Statistics Ambassadors – How to always win!

The ‘Statistics Ambassadors’ from the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Liverpool are running two Big Bang North West …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The IET – Lights Alive!
April 21st 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The IET – Lights Alive!

We are excited to announce that The Institution of Engineering and Technology will be dazzling our visitors at The Big Bang …

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UK Space Agency Principia Schools Conferences: You could show your work to Tim Peake!
April 20th 2016

UK Space Agency Principia Schools Conferences: You could show your work to Tim Peake!

The UK Space Agency wants to celebrate the imaginative work linked to Tim Peake’s Principia mission that is being done …

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Enter The Micro:bit Model Rocket Car Competition
April 20th 2016

Enter The Micro:bit Model Rocket Car Competition

The BLOODHOUND Project is using a 1,000mph world land speed record attempt to inspire the next generation to enjoy, explore …

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Age 12-14? Take part in The Girl Geek Bootcamp!
April 20th 2016

Age 12-14? Take part in The Girl Geek Bootcamp!

The Girl Geek Bootcamp is suitable for girls aged between 12-14 who want a thriving career, who are creative, who …

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Enter the Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 2016/2017
April 20th 2016

Enter the Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 2016/2017

Applications are now OPEN for secondary schools to take part in the Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 2016/2017! This year’s challenge …

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WANTED: Females in STEM!
April 20th 2016

WANTED: Females in STEM!

Fancy helping create some STEM resources for use in schools, but don’t have much spare time? Becky Ford is creating …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The Royal Society of Chemistry – Mission Starlight!
April 19th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The Royal Society of Chemistry – Mission Starlight!

IT’S OFFICIAL! The Royal Society of Chemistry are bringing their GLOBAL EXPERIMENT to The Big Bang North West. You can …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: United Utilities: What not to flush!
April 19th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: United Utilities: What not to flush!

We’re excited to be welcoming United Utilities to The Big Bang North West 2016! Are you up to speed on …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Festo’s Pneumatic Chocolate Factory
April 19th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Festo’s Pneumatic Chocolate Factory

We’re overjoyed to be welcoming Festo to The Big Bang North West 2016! Do you prefer caramel chocolate… or plain? …

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