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.

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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Cammell Laird Apprenticeship Opportunities
December 15th 2015

Cammell Laird Apprenticeship Opportunities

Great news! Cammell Laird will be recruiting Apprentices in January 2016! As part of the process roles will be based …

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IET and ITN: Engineering Programme
December 14th 2015

IET and ITN: Engineering Programme

The IET has worked with ITN Productions on a new online engineering programme. Engineering our World is an in-depth online …

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MerseySTEM’s 12 Days of Christmas – What will we be next?
December 14th 2015

MerseySTEM’s 12 Days of Christmas – What will we be next?

Are you following our MerseySTEM 12 Days of Christmas? There are 12 days leading up to Santa’s arrival, so we’re …

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FACT Liverpool: January Filmmaking Activities!
December 14th 2015

FACT Liverpool: January Filmmaking Activities!

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

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All About STEM Robotics Challenge Champions: Hillside High School!
December 11th 2015

All About STEM Robotics Challenge Champions: Hillside High School!

The All About STEM Robotics Challenge Grand Final will go down in history as one of All About STEM’s greatest events – …

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Become a STEM Ambassador: New 2016 Induction Dates!
December 09th 2015

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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Astronaut Tim Peake – 7 Day Countdown: Principia Mission Activities
December 08th 2015

Astronaut Tim Peake – 7 Day Countdown: Principia Mission Activities

The excitement is building ahead of Tim Peake’s launch on December 15th to the International Space Station (ISS). The Principia …

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National Careers Week 2016
December 08th 2015

National Careers Week 2016

National Careers Week begins on March 7th 2016, the biggest week for careers in the UK. This year the theme …

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Forensic Outreach: STEAM Competition
December 06th 2015

Forensic Outreach: STEAM Competition

In late February 2016, Forensic Outreach are launching a free worldwide STEAM competition for schools in partnership with Ward’s Science. The …

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Institute of Physics: Public Engagement Grants
December 06th 2015

Institute of Physics: Public Engagement Grants

Apply for a Public Engagement Grant from the Institute of Physics! Up to £2,000 is available for those running physics-based …

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STEM Clubs Week is coming!
December 06th 2015

STEM Clubs Week is coming!

STEMNET are pleased to announce the second annual STEM Clubs Week, taking place Monday 01- 05 February 2016. For those schools …

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MerseySTEM Chemistry at Work Event: December 2015
December 04th 2015

MerseySTEM Chemistry at Work Event: December 2015

On the 3rd of December 2015, MerseySTEM facilitated another amazing Chemistry at Work event in conjunction with The Royal Society of Chemistry at Sci-Tech Daresbury. Throughout …

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STEM Ambassador shares her STEM story and wins BIG!
December 02nd 2015

STEM Ambassador shares her STEM story and wins BIG!

STEM Ambassador Anne Gresty has received an award for penning her STEM experiences while representing Air Products. To celebrate their 75th …

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The MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Grand Final 2015
December 02nd 2015

The MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Grand Final 2015

After eight gruelling heats, pulverized processors, ruptured relays and mangled motors, the MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Grand Final is upon us. …

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FREE micro:bit! Have you registered for your students?
December 02nd 2015

FREE micro:bit! Have you registered for your students?

Make sure your students get their FREE micro:bit, register now! STEMNET is proud to be partnering with the BBC to …

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Hour of Code: Team MerseySTEM are in!
December 02nd 2015

Hour of Code: Team MerseySTEM are in!

Team MerseySTEM are supporting the Hour of Code, are you in? The Hour of Code UK offers a series of simple …

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UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016
December 01st 2015

UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016

You can now enter The UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016! The UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016 is a national …

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Science4Society Week 2016: Competition & Resources!
December 01st 2015

Science4Society Week 2016: Competition & Resources!

Science4Society Week 2016 offers a set of inspiring science education activities for young people organised by Scientists for Global Responsibility. The activities …

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Salters’ Festival of Chemistry – Enter Now!
December 01st 2015

Salters’ Festival of Chemistry – Enter Now!

Entries for the 2016 Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry are NOW LIVE!!  Don’t miss out on participating in one of these fantastic events which: …

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