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National Women in Engineering Day: Request a STEM Ambassador!
June 03rd 2015

National Women in Engineering Day: Request a STEM Ambassador!

National Women in Engineering Day takes place on 23 June 2015 and is the brainchild of The Women’s Engineering Society. …

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The Big Bang North West Sponsored Awards: National Science + Engineering Competition
June 02nd 2015

The Big Bang North West Sponsored Awards: National Science + Engineering Competition

We have so many amazing competitions and prizes lined up for those attending The Big Bang North West 2015, but …

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1 WEEK LEFT TO ENTER! The National Science + Engineering Competition
June 02nd 2015

1 WEEK LEFT TO ENTER! The National Science + Engineering Competition

THERE’S ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO ENTER THE NATIONAL SCIENCE + ENGINEERING COMPETITION! IF YOU LIVE IN THE NORTH WEST, YOU …

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Engineering Career? The Civil Engineering Contractors Association
June 01st 2015

Engineering Career? The Civil Engineering Contractors Association

Interested in an Engineering career? The Civil Engineering Contractors Association can help! The Civil Engineering Contractors Association is the representative …

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Coder Dojo Warrington: The BIG Blowout!
June 01st 2015

Coder Dojo Warrington: The BIG Blowout!

Coder Dojo Warrington want to make their June 2015 Dojo their biggest yet! It’s Warrington’s last Dojo until September (due to their venue undergoing work) …

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First LEGO League Warrington Tournament: Book NOW!
June 01st 2015

First LEGO League Warrington Tournament: Book NOW!

The FIRST LEGO League Warrington tournament at Daresbury Laboratory is now available to book. Two dates are available: 8th December …

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Visit the National STEM Centre eLibrary: Free Community Resources
May 31st 2015

Visit the National STEM Centre eLibrary: Free Community Resources

Sometimes teacher’s find themselves looking for a simple sheet or game to help practice and consolidate learning, another time it may be …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Merseyside Skeptics Confirmed!
May 29th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Merseyside Skeptics Confirmed!

MerseySTEM are overjoyed to announce that The Merseyside Skeptics Society will be attending The Big Bang North West 2015! Their …

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MerseySTEM Crewe Schools Robotics Challenge – Are you in?
May 29th 2015

MerseySTEM Crewe Schools Robotics Challenge – Are you in?

On Monday the 22nd of June 2015, MerseySTEM will be running a Crewe Schools Robotics Challenge at Sir William Stanier Community …

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NAC Group: Your class can recreate Formula One cars with 3D printers!
May 29th 2015

NAC Group: Your class can recreate Formula One cars with 3D printers!

12 Year 9 students from Deyes High School put their STEM skills to the test by designing and manufacturing miniature F1 …

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The Engineering Education Scheme: Help create future stars!
May 28th 2015

The Engineering Education Scheme: Help create future stars!

On the 29th of April, young people from 21 schools in the North West marked themselves out as science and …

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Big Bang North West 2015: NAC Group Confirmed!
May 28th 2015

Big Bang North West 2015: NAC Group Confirmed!

Take up Pole Position people! The NAC Group have just confirmed for The Big Bang North West 2015! The NAC …

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Girl’s Night Out! – Jodrell Bank
May 28th 2015

Girl’s Night Out! – Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank is hosting its next Girls Nights Out in June, previous events have been a huge success! This is a …

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UK Space Agency Grants for Educational Activities
May 28th 2015

UK Space Agency Grants for Educational Activities

The UK Space Agency is making in the region of £100k available for education activities related to its space exploration …

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Merseyside Skeptics Society: A Look Back – Big Bang North West 2014
May 27th 2015

Merseyside Skeptics Society: A Look Back – Big Bang North West 2014

Science: with added ghosts, UFOs… and plant pots! How much science can you do with three plant pots, two metal …

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Help shape the future of STEM education!
May 27th 2015

Help shape the future of STEM education!

Please help us shape the future of STEM education. BAE Systems and The Royal Academy of Engineering are looking at …

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Primary Schools: I’m a Scientist, and I’m an Engineer… get involved!
May 27th 2015

Primary Schools: I’m a Scientist, and I’m an Engineer… get involved!

Have you signed up for the next phase? Research has shown that Year 5 and 6 are crucial times for …

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Stimulating Physics Network: Upcoming Events
May 26th 2015

Stimulating Physics Network: Upcoming Events

The Institute of Physics and the Science Learning Network work in partnership to run a support network for teachers and …

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Get Involved in Opal’s Citizen Science Project!
May 24th 2015

Get Involved in Opal’s Citizen Science Project!

Help OPAL scientists with valuable research, learn new skills and have fun! OPAL (Open Air Laboratories) are running surveys across the …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Amec Foster Wheeler Confirmed!
May 22nd 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Amec Foster Wheeler Confirmed!

We are excited to announce that Amec Foster Wheeler are now confirmed for The Big Bang North West 2015! With …

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Live Webcast! Symposium on Lasers & Accelerators for Science and Society
May 22nd 2015

Live Webcast! Symposium on Lasers & Accelerators for Science and Society

The Symposium on Lasers and Accelerators for Science & Society takes place at the Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool on …

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Become a STEM Ambassador! Inductions July 2015
May 22nd 2015

Become a STEM Ambassador! Inductions July 2015

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

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Engineers on Film: Inspire the next generation!
May 21st 2015

Engineers on Film: Inspire the next generation!

Would you like to inspire the next generation of engineers? The Royal Academy of Engineering and The University of Central …

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Schools: Take part in Astronaut Tim Peake’s Rocket Science Project!
May 20th 2015

Schools: Take part in Astronaut Tim Peake’s Rocket Science Project!

The UK Space Agency has partnered with The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Campaign for School Gardening to create The Rocket …

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ESERO-UK Primary Space Conference 2015
May 20th 2015

ESERO-UK Primary Space Conference 2015

The annual ESERO-UK primary conference 2015 will be held alongside the UK space conference. Participants will be able to engage …

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