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.

STEM: Empiribox KS2 Favourite Female Scientist Competition!
June 24th 2015

STEM: Empiribox KS2 Favourite Female Scientist Competition!

Empiribox want to hear about your pupils favourite female scientist and there are some STEM-sational prizes to be won! Top three …

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Aquaponics & Photovoltaic Workshop Day: Farm Urban & FACT
June 24th 2015

Aquaponics & Photovoltaic Workshop Day: Farm Urban & FACT

A fantastic time was had by all at the Aquaponics & Photovoltaic Workshop Day at FACT Liverpool. MerseySTEM and Farm …

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MerseySTEM Crewe Schools Robotics Challenge
June 23rd 2015

MerseySTEM Crewe Schools Robotics Challenge

Everyone was ready for a day of pulverized processors, ruptured relays, severed struts and mangled motors… it was time for MerseySTEM’s …

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STEMNET supporting the BBC Micro Bit – It’s coming!
June 21st 2015

STEMNET supporting the BBC Micro Bit – It’s coming!

STEMNET is proud to be partnering with the BBC to raise awareness of the Micro Bit with schools right across …

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Liverpool Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) makes MerseySTEM official partner for STEM
June 21st 2015

Liverpool Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) makes MerseySTEM official partner for STEM

Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) makes MerseySTEM official partner for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) After working …

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Twitter Takeover! Meet & Tweet MerseySTEM MD Michelle Dow
June 19th 2015

Twitter Takeover! Meet & Tweet MerseySTEM MD Michelle Dow

That’s right, she’s M.D and she’s our MD – MerseySTEM’s Michelle Dow is now on Twitter! Michelle is our Managing …

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MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Event: A STEM-sational Success!
June 18th 2015

MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Event: A STEM-sational Success!

A huge thank you to our sponsors, The Royal Society of Chemistry and AstraZeneca, our hosts, Knowsley Community College, our instructors …

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Big Bang North West 2015: Our Gold Sponsor is… The NHS!
June 18th 2015

Big Bang North West 2015: Our Gold Sponsor is… The NHS!

Along with our Big Bang North West Headline Sponsor AstraZeneca, we’re overjoyed to announce our Gold Sponsor… The NHS! MerseySTEM were more …

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STEM Ambassadors – Enjoyed it? You could become a teacher!
June 16th 2015

STEM Ambassadors – Enjoyed it? You could become a teacher!

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) programme, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), …

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National Women in Engineering Day: So You Want to be an Engineer?
June 16th 2015

National Women in Engineering Day: So You Want to be an Engineer?

Engineering isn’t just about heavy metal, there are a whole host of opportunities for today’s engineers. Here’s an opportunity to gather …

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Summer STEM Activities with FACT & FACTLab: Liverpool
June 15th 2015

Summer STEM Activities with FACT & FACTLab: Liverpool

FACT & FACTLab Liverpool have some STEM-sational activities coming up. Everything from Robot Greenhouses to Raspberry Pi! Can’t wait for …

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Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining: The Magic of Materials and more!
June 15th 2015

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining: The Magic of Materials and more!

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining has some awesome teacher and pupil opportunities coming up and they’re FREE! Making …

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Daresbury Laboratory Events
June 14th 2015

Daresbury Laboratory Events

There’s so many STEM-sational activities coming up at Daresbury Laboratory! Annual Daresbury School Science Prize (Year 9) Daresbury Laboratory is holding its …

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6 Week STEM Club: Inspire your students with SPACE science!
June 14th 2015

6 Week STEM Club: Inspire your students with SPACE science!

In November 2015, British ESA astronaut, Major Timothy Peake is due to launch to the International Space Station on a …

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Champions of Change Learning Initiative: BBC Children in Need and Lloyds Bank
June 13th 2015

Champions of Change Learning Initiative: BBC Children in Need and Lloyds Bank

Introducing a brand new learning initiative between BBC Children in Need and Lloyds Bank called Champions of Change. Champions of …

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Royal Society Partnership Grants Scheme: Apply Now!
June 13th 2015

Royal Society Partnership Grants Scheme: Apply Now!

The Royal Society Partnership Grants scheme, offering up to £3000 to fund school STEM projects, is now open for applications …

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STEMNET NEWS: 3D Printers for Schools via You Invent!
June 12th 2015

STEMNET NEWS: 3D Printers for Schools via You Invent!

STEMNET has discovered an opportunity for schools to purchase 3D printers to support their STEM Club through a Crowd Funded model …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: Queens Park STEM Club
June 11th 2015

National Science + Engineering Competition: Queens Park STEM Club

MerseySTEM’s STEM Club Manager Dr Liz Hind, visited Queens Park High School to see how their National Science + Engineering …

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Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Stemettes invite you to a celebration of women in STEM
June 11th 2015

Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Stemettes invite you to a celebration of women in STEM

Join the Stemettes in Chester for a STEM-sational afternoon! Despite the thousands of women already working in the UK’s Science, …

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The Institution of Engineering and Technology: Mersey & Cheshire Events
June 11th 2015

The Institution of Engineering and Technology: Mersey & Cheshire Events

The Institution of Engineering and Technology work to engineer a better world and you can be part of it! Their …

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Cogent Skills: Science Apprenticeship Vacancies
June 09th 2015

Cogent Skills: Science Apprenticeship Vacancies

If you want to work in the science-based industries (Chemical, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Polymer companies), why not become an …

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Event 20-21 June 2015: Volunteers needed for Physics in the Field at ‘Africa Oye!’
June 08th 2015

Event 20-21 June 2015: Volunteers needed for Physics in the Field at ‘Africa Oye!’

The Institute of Physics is looking for volunteers for “physics busking” at a stand at Africa Oye on 20 and …

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STEM School Spotlight: Beamont  Collegiate Academy
June 06th 2015

STEM School Spotlight: Beamont Collegiate Academy

Over the coming months All About STEM will be spotlighting schools across the region that go ‘above and beyond’ with regard to …

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Congratulations MerseySTEM’s Zoe Chapman on completing your Biochemistry Degree!
June 05th 2015

Congratulations MerseySTEM’s Zoe Chapman on completing your Biochemistry Degree!

Team MerseySTEM would like to congratulate our Communications Officer (and Special Agent) Zoe Chapman on completing her Biochemistry Degree – …

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Being a STEM Ambassador: Roger Todd
June 03rd 2015

Being a STEM Ambassador: Roger Todd

Roger Todd is an amazing STEM Ambassador who is currently working with Queens Park High School on their National Science …

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