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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.

The Big Bang Fair: Middlewich sisters reach national STEM final
February 26th 2017

The Big Bang Fair: Middlewich sisters reach national STEM final

Two sisters from Middlewich have made it through to the final of a national young scientists’ competition after impressing at regional …

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The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition: The Final!
February 26th 2017

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition: The Final!

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition (formerly the National Science + Engineering Competition) is a national competition …

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The Royal Society: Experimental Science Resources with Professor Brian Cox!
February 22nd 2017

The Royal Society: Experimental Science Resources with Professor Brian Cox!

The Royal Society has a brand new selection of primary experimental science resources featuring Professor Brian Cox! “Education in science and …

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Evaluating the impact of the CREST Silver Award: £600 for participating schools
February 22nd 2017

Evaluating the impact of the CREST Silver Award: £600 for participating schools

Thanks to funding from the Education Endowment Foundation, Crest will be working with NatCen, Britain’s largest independent social research agency to …

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Free Online Energy Resources: Glasgow Science Centre – OurFuture.Energy!
February 21st 2017

Free Online Energy Resources: Glasgow Science Centre – OurFuture.Energy!

Glasgow Science Centre have produced a STEM-sational digital resource in collaboration with organisations across the energy sector – OurFuture.Energy! Along with …

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CALLING ALL ASPIRING ENGINEERS: Come to The Engineering College Open Day!
February 21st 2017

CALLING ALL ASPIRING ENGINEERS: Come to The Engineering College Open Day!

The Engineering College is opening its doors to prospective learners, schools, parents, guardians and employers and inviting you to join their …

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Science 4 Society: Poster Competition – Eco Home Explainer
February 21st 2017

Science 4 Society: Poster Competition – Eco Home Explainer

Here’s a fantastic opportunity to combine art with STEM. Utilise your STEAM skills and enter the Science 4 Society Poster Competition! The …

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Teacher Toolkit: 2017 Tenner Challenge – Young Enterprise’s FREE national competition!
February 21st 2017

Teacher Toolkit: 2017 Tenner Challenge – Young Enterprise’s FREE national competition!

Are you looking for ways to help your students gain key employability skills? More than 20,000 students across England and …

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Royal Astronomical Society: Free travel for STEM ambassadors volunteering at opportunity schools
February 21st 2017

Royal Astronomical Society: Free travel for STEM ambassadors volunteering at opportunity schools

The Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) has partnered with STEM Learning to create a new scheme called the ‘diversity ambassador scheme’. …

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Cogent Skills: ‘Helping Parents Get Science Career Savvy’ Competition!
February 20th 2017

Cogent Skills: ‘Helping Parents Get Science Career Savvy’ Competition!

Cogent Skills has launched a national competition to coincide with the annual Big Bang Fair, which is aimed at “Helping …

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FREE Student & Teacher Booklet: Delphine Ryan – ‘A Very Useful Guide to Understanding STEM’
February 20th 2017

FREE Student & Teacher Booklet: Delphine Ryan – ‘A Very Useful Guide to Understanding STEM’

STEM Ambassador, Delphine Ryan, has recently created ‘A Very Useful Guide to Understanding STEM’ which is an excellent introductory reference booklet for both teachers …

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Discover inspiring stories of teaching STEM at the Great Science Share Teach Meet!
February 20th 2017

Discover inspiring stories of teaching STEM at the Great Science Share Teach Meet!

Primary, Secondary and Further Education teachers in Greater Manchester have the chance to discover inspiring stories of teaching STEM at …

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Big Bang @ Birkenhead School – Calling all Cubs and Brownies!
February 18th 2017

Big Bang @ Birkenhead School – Calling all Cubs and Brownies!

We have fantastic news for Cub & Brownie groups in the area! In conjunction with All About STEM, Birkenhead School Science department …

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NOT TO BE MISSED: The Merseyside and Warrington Science Learning Partnership Launch Event!
February 17th 2017

NOT TO BE MISSED: The Merseyside and Warrington Science Learning Partnership Launch Event!

If you work in STEM education, this event is A MUST! The Merseyside and Warrington Science Learning Partnership launch event …

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United Utilities: Amazing Apprenticeships – The future is you!
February 16th 2017

United Utilities: Amazing Apprenticeships – The future is you!

We’d like to take the opportunity to spotlight our friends at United Utilities. Along with being one of the UK’s …

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Bring your badge to work: A new STEM Ambassadors community initiative!
February 16th 2017

Bring your badge to work: A new STEM Ambassadors community initiative!

STEM Learning have launched their first STEM Ambassador network community initiative on social media. The “bring your badge to work” …

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National Careers Week 2017: FREE Resources & Career Assemblies for all years!
February 14th 2017

National Careers Week 2017: FREE Resources & Career Assemblies for all years!

National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is …

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Big Bang North West 2017: Volunteers Wanted!
February 13th 2017

Big Bang North West 2017: Volunteers Wanted!

We need volunteers for The Big Bang North West 2017! The Big Bang North West 2017 is coming. We are …

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The Future of Engineering Competition – WIN £10,000!
February 13th 2017

The Future of Engineering Competition – WIN £10,000!

A nationwide search has being launched to find the next generation of engineering stars in the UK! The ‘Future of …

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Code Club: Student volunteers wanted!
February 13th 2017

Code Club: Student volunteers wanted!

Students! Code Club needs you! Are you a student keen to share your skills and spare time to help inspire the next …

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IET North West Midlands: Rocket Science 101
February 13th 2017

IET North West Midlands: Rocket Science 101

The local IET North West Midlands branch is promoting an upcoming event which is free to members & non-members – …

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Royal Society of Biology: Biology Challenge, Intermediate Olympiad & Biology Resources
February 10th 2017

Royal Society of Biology: Biology Challenge, Intermediate Olympiad & Biology Resources

The Royal Society of Biology has so many fantastic opportunities. Take a look and act now, deadlines are coming up! …

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The Google Expeditions Pioneer Programme!
February 09th 2017

The Google Expeditions Pioneer Programme!

There has been so much fantastic feedback from our schools on Twitter about the Google Expeditions Pioneer Programme! Have your class …

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Join Apps for Good for an interactive student marketplace!
February 09th 2017

Join Apps for Good for an interactive student marketplace!

Join Apps for Good and speak to students from Bolton and Manchester as they showcase their app ideas in an interactive marketplace …

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The Big Bang North West 2017: Sponsorship & Exhibitors Brochure – Play Your Part!
February 08th 2017

The Big Bang North West 2017: Sponsorship & Exhibitors Brochure – Play Your Part!

It’s here! The Sponsorship & Exhibitors Brochure for The Big Bang North West 2017 has landed and is here for you to read. Are …

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