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.

High Voltage Video Competition! University of Liverpool: Department of Physics
May 10th 2017

High Voltage Video Competition! University of Liverpool: Department of Physics

In celebration of Sir John Cockroft’s 120th birthday the University of Liverpool, Department of Physics is holding a competition and …

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WOW! Wirral Wins at the National RoboCup Finals – Sponsors needed!
May 10th 2017

WOW! Wirral Wins at the National RoboCup Finals – Sponsors needed!

HUGE congratulations to Prenton High School for Girls & Calday Grange Grammar School who won the National RoboCup Finals, they now …

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Get involved in public engagement with the British Science Association!
May 09th 2017

Get involved in public engagement with the British Science Association!

The British Science Association’s vision is of a world where science is a fundamental part of culture and society.  They have a national network of …

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Big Bang North West: Don’t break the bank with The Canal & River Trust!
May 09th 2017

Big Bang North West: Don’t break the bank with The Canal & River Trust!

We are pleased to announce that The Canal & River Trust will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West …

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Big Bang North West: The Nuclear Institute are returning!
May 09th 2017

Big Bang North West: The Nuclear Institute are returning!

We are excited to announce that the Nuclear Institute will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2017! In …

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IT’S OFFICIAL! All About STEM to manage The Big Bang North West to 2020!
May 08th 2017

IT’S OFFICIAL! All About STEM to manage The Big Bang North West to 2020!

We are overjoyed to announce that All About STEM will be managing The Big Bang North West until 2020! For …

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Catch the Robot Bug: Win a school visit from the Science Museum!
May 05th 2017

Catch the Robot Bug: Win a school visit from the Science Museum!

The robots are coming! Can you inspire your classmates to catch the Robots Bug and WIN? Your mission is to …

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Crest Awards: Register for Bronze & Discovery Awards online
May 05th 2017

Crest Awards: Register for Bronze & Discovery Awards online

Great news! Teachers can now register for Bronze and Discovery Awards online! Click here to register… What are CREST Awards? …

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STEM Ambassador Inductions & DBS Renewals: New Dates!
May 04th 2017

STEM Ambassador Inductions & DBS Renewals: New 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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Big Bang North West: ‘Who Nose?’ Find out with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine!
May 04th 2017

Big Bang North West: ‘Who Nose?’ Find out with Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine!

We’re excited to announce that Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West …

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Big Bang North West: Shaping Futures (MNCO) confirm as Platinum Sponsor!
May 03rd 2017

Big Bang North West: Shaping Futures (MNCO) confirm as Platinum Sponsor!

Excellent news! Shaping Futures (previously MNCO) have confirmed as our Platinum Sponsor for The Big Bang North West 2017. We can’t …

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STEM Ambassador Parents: Fishing in Your Own Pond
May 02nd 2017

STEM Ambassador Parents: Fishing in Your Own Pond

When St Michael’s in the Hamlet Community Primary School in Aigburth, Liverpool approached, Laura Pilgrim, STEM Hub staff-member, STEM Ambassador …

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Big Bang Competition: James Millington wins Air Products ‘Protecting the Environment’ Award
May 02nd 2017

Big Bang Competition: James Millington wins Air Products ‘Protecting the Environment’ Award

Team Big Bang North West were overjoyed when James Millington won the Air Products 2017 ‘Protecting the Environment’ Award at …

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Pick & Mix: STEM Learning Secondary Resources!
April 28th 2017

Pick & Mix: STEM Learning Secondary Resources!

Here’s four of our favourite Secondary Resources from STEM Learning, check out their resources library for more! The Scratch Patch …

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STEM Learning Robotics CPD: Go Backstage at Robot Wars Series 3!
April 28th 2017

STEM Learning Robotics CPD: Go Backstage at Robot Wars Series 3!

Would you like a VIP backstage pass to Robot Wars series 3? Take part in STEM Learning‘s latest Robotics CPD …

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BBC Terrific Scientific Resources: Investigating Trees!
April 26th 2017

BBC Terrific Scientific Resources: Investigating Trees!

The latest activity in BBC Terrific Scientific’s calendar is all about trees and includes a range of topical resources, as …

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Cheshire Schools: Request a FREE STEM Ambassador for your class or STEM Club!
April 26th 2017

Cheshire Schools: Request a FREE STEM Ambassador for your class or STEM Club!

All About STEM works on lots of exciting STEM projects. As managers of the regional STEM Ambassador Hub, we’re responsible …

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Big Bang North West 2017: 10% OFF EXHIBITOR PACKAGES!
April 24th 2017

Big Bang North West 2017: 10% OFF EXHIBITOR PACKAGES!

That’s right, for one week only we are offering exhibitors 10% off our Big Bang North West 2017 packages! If …

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All About STEM take the Mersey Tunnel Tour – ‘Fantastic for budding engineers!’
April 22nd 2017

All About STEM take the Mersey Tunnel Tour – ‘Fantastic for budding engineers!’

Wow! All About STEM would like to give a HUGE ‘thumbs up’ to Mersey Tunnel Tours for an amazing day. …

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Lab in a Lorry – New school schedule & request a visit!
April 22nd 2017

Lab in a Lorry – New school schedule & request a visit!

The Lab in a Lorry tour is in full swing! If you’re interested in a visit from the lab or would …

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STEM Learning CPD: Expedition Iceland (Northern lights, engineering and wonders of Iceland) – STEM study visit!
April 21st 2017

STEM Learning CPD: Expedition Iceland (Northern lights, engineering and wonders of Iceland) – STEM study visit!

Study visits to sites of STEM interest are organised to complement contemporary science. This STEM study visit to Iceland aims …

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Big Bang North West Official Media Partner: Hi Impact – Become a pit crew, walk on custard & immerse yourself in BBNW!
April 20th 2017

Big Bang North West Official Media Partner: Hi Impact – Become a pit crew, walk on custard & immerse yourself in BBNW!

We are excited to announce that Hi Impact Consultancy will be exhibiting with two stands at The Big Bang North West and …

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The Nancy Rothwell Award: Combine art & science to win!
April 19th 2017

The Nancy Rothwell Award: Combine art & science to win!

The Nancy Rothwell Award celebrates specimen drawing in schools and highlights the benefits of combining art and science. This year’s …

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New Dates: Salters’ Institute Festivals of Chemistry!
April 19th 2017

New Dates: Salters’ Institute Festivals of Chemistry!

Building on the success of their current Festivals of Chemistry programme, the Salters’ Institute are piloting further events for YEAR 9 students. …

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Knowsley Ambassadors’ Event: Workforce of the Future!
April 18th 2017

Knowsley Ambassadors’ Event: Workforce of the Future!

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