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.

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Kano Computer Kits for Schools!
January 27th 2016

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Kano Computer Kits for Schools!

Attention Teachers and STEM Club Leaders! Interested in starting a Computing Club in your school?  STEMNET has partnered with the …

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The Big Sunflower Project: Apply for your FREE seeds and take part!
January 27th 2016

The Big Sunflower Project: Apply for your FREE seeds and take part!

The Big Sunflower Project is now in its sixth year and the aim is to raise awareness of the rare …

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Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce: Careers Event
January 27th 2016

Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce: Careers Event

Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce are hosting Your Future Careers events across the borough to promote the diverse range …

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STEM Ambassador Extension Training: Don’t miss out!
January 26th 2016

STEM Ambassador Extension Training: Don’t miss out!

MerseySTEM is pleased to announce that we will be running a STEM Ambassador Extension Training session on Thursday, 11 Feb …

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National STEM Centre: Teacher and Support Staff Recognition Scheme
January 26th 2016

National STEM Centre: Teacher and Support Staff Recognition Scheme

Designed to recognise the impact of your professional development on yourself, your colleagues and your pupils, The National STEM Centre’s …

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PROMYS Six-week summer immersion in mathematics!
January 24th 2016

PROMYS Six-week summer immersion in mathematics!

PROMYS seek European students aged at least 16 who would benefit from the opportunity to delve deeply into fundamental mathematical questions …

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Sponsors, Exhibitors & Performers: The Big Bang North West 2016 Needs You!
January 22nd 2016

Sponsors, Exhibitors & Performers: The Big Bang North West 2016 Needs You!

The Big Bang North West is calling for companies, activity providers, education institutions and show organisers to play their part …

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MPs Debate Feminism in the School Curriculum: STEM Ambassador Programme, Big Bang Near Me & Engineering UK Commended
January 22nd 2016

MPs Debate Feminism in the School Curriculum: STEM Ambassador Programme, Big Bang Near Me & Engineering UK Commended

On Monday 11 January 2016 MPs debated feminism in the school curriculum. Minister for Schools Mr Nick Gibb commended the …

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FACT Liverpool: Upcoming Activities!
January 22nd 2016

FACT Liverpool: Upcoming Activities!

FACT Liverpool have some STEM-sational activities coming up, take a look… Free Tour! For a limited time, FACT are offering a …

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STEM Clubs Week Photo Competition!
January 13th 2016

STEM Clubs Week Photo Competition!

STEMNET have recently announced the second National STEM Clubs Week and they have an amazing competition to celebrate! From Monday …

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Introductory Session: What is Science4Society Week?
January 12th 2016

Introductory Session: What is Science4Society Week?

Learn all about Science4Society Week via this engaging introductory session! What is Science4Society Week? Science4Society Week is a set of …

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The National Science + Engineering Competition: Enter Now!
January 11th 2016

The National Science + Engineering Competition: Enter Now!

Enter The National Science + Engineering Competition and you can showcase your project for the judges at The Big Bang North …

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Royal Institution Grant Scheme for Enriching STEM Teaching – NOW OPEN!
January 11th 2016

Royal Institution Grant Scheme for Enriching STEM Teaching – NOW OPEN!

The Royal Institution (Ri) is offering UK state schools grants of up to £500 to host a STEM enrichment activity …

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MerseySTEM Teacher/STEM Ambassador Networking Event: Cheshire
January 10th 2016

MerseySTEM Teacher/STEM Ambassador Networking Event: Cheshire

This event, kindly hosted by the Fab Lab Ellesmere Port, aims to provide a networking opportunity for teachers & for …

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1 WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: Teacher Academic Placement Scheme
January 07th 2016

1 WEEK LEFT TO APPLY: Teacher Academic Placement Scheme

The Teacher Academic Placement Scheme runs in partnership between the National Science Learning Network and Biochemical Society. The aim of …

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Educate Awards 2016: MerseySTEM sponsor Science Project of the Year Award!
January 07th 2016

Educate Awards 2016: MerseySTEM sponsor Science Project of the Year Award!

MerseySTEM are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the Science Project of the Year Award at the 2016 Educate Awards! …

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STEM Classroom Workshops & Teacher CPD from As Creatives
January 06th 2016

STEM Classroom Workshops & Teacher CPD from As Creatives

As Creatives specialise in designing and delivering creative learning programmes that make learning extraordinary! They have some fantastic STEM workshops …

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Tim Peake Interview: Adapting to Space, Heaven or Hell?
January 04th 2016

Tim Peake Interview: Adapting to Space, Heaven or Hell?

As a new term begins, everyone is talking about astronaut Tim Peake’s time on the International Space Station. Major Tim …

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Year in Review: Happy New Year from MerseySTEM!
December 24th 2015

Year in Review: Happy New Year from MerseySTEM!

Happy New Year! Team MerseySTEM have had an amazing 2015 so we thought what better way to welcome 2016, than to celebrate …

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National Learning Centre: Ten Activities for Ten Years
December 22nd 2015

National Learning Centre: Ten Activities for Ten Years

As part of the National Science Learning Centre’s ten year celebration, the National STEM Centre has posted ten different experiments …

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MerseySTEM Teacher & STEM Ambassador Networking Event
December 19th 2015

MerseySTEM Teacher & STEM Ambassador Networking Event

Before the madness of the festive season begins in full, we’d just like to give you a heads-up on our …

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Excellence in Science Departments: Science Learning Network ‘Science Mark’ Scheme
December 18th 2015

Excellence in Science Departments: Science Learning Network ‘Science Mark’ Scheme

The Science Learning Network has launched a scheme to recognise excellence among school science departments. The new Science Mark is …

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Rainford High STEM Club fever after MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge!
December 17th 2015

Rainford High STEM Club fever after MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge!

Team MerseySTEM are overjoyed to hear that Rainford High Technology College have ‘STEM fever’ following their involvement in our Robotics …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: New DATE, New VENUE!
December 17th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2016: New DATE, New VENUE!

THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2016 IS COMING AND WE HAVE A NEW DATE AND A NEW HOME! We are …

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Turbo Tim & The Studio School at NAC Group!
December 16th 2015

Turbo Tim & The Studio School at NAC Group!

JUST CALL HIM TURBO TIM! Our Events & Engagement Manager (and self-confessed adrenalin junkie) Tim Wright, couldn’t help putting himself …

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