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STEAM Co: Rocket Kids Sampler & Shows!
January 09th 2017

STEAM Co: Rocket Kids Sampler & Shows!

STEAM Co are offering a ‘Rocket Kids’ sampler and shows for schools across the UK. Grab the chance to combine STEM with creativity! …

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As Creatives Twilight Teacher CPD: Creative Approaches in Maths 
January 05th 2017

As Creatives Twilight Teacher CPD: Creative Approaches in Maths 

Looking for some new, creative ways of engaging your pupils in maths? As Creatives can help – setting the climate and context …

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As Creatives: Secondary Big Maths Days!
January 05th 2017

As Creatives: Secondary Big Maths Days!

As Creatives know that it’s important for secondary schools to offer activities to whole year groups – and they understand the …

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E.ON: My Energy Hack Photo Competition
January 04th 2017

E.ON: My Energy Hack Photo Competition

E.ON want your ingenious ideas for using, creating, saving or celebrating energy! Entries will be judged and prizes awarded for creativity, …

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Catalyst: Creative & Digital Skills Programme (Age 18-30)
January 04th 2017

Catalyst: Creative & Digital Skills Programme (Age 18-30)

Catalyst is a 10-week Creative & Digital Skills programme that nurtures and inspires young talent into the industry. It’s the ultimate training …

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I’m a Scientist, I’m an Engineer: Christmas Lectures – Ask a question!
December 21st 2016

I’m a Scientist, I’m an Engineer: Christmas Lectures – Ask a question!

I’m a Scientist, Get me out of here and I’m an Engineer, Get me out of here have their annual …

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Manchester Airports Group: STEM Resources & Competitions!
December 21st 2016

Manchester Airports Group: STEM Resources & Competitions!

Building on the success of their Secondary Dragons’ Den competition Manchester Airports Group have developed a Primary Apprentice Competition which will be open …

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Daresbury Laboratory: Particle and Accelerator Physics Masterclass
December 20th 2016

Daresbury Laboratory: Particle and Accelerator Physics Masterclass

Located in Cheshire on the Sci-Tech Daresbury campus, the STFC Daresbury Laboratory is a world-renowned centre of excellence specialising in …

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STEM Learning: New STEM Ambassador Online Community Group
December 20th 2016

STEM Learning: New STEM Ambassador Online Community Group

A new online community group has been set up on the STEM Learning website, to encourage both newly joined and …

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BOOK NOW FOR THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2017!
December 19th 2016

BOOK NOW FOR THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2017!

YES! We promised a second chance for anyone who missed out and the time has come… for a LIMITED TIME ONLY we have reopened …

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Manchester Airports Group: Primary Apprentice Challenge!
December 19th 2016

Manchester Airports Group: Primary Apprentice Challenge!

Building on the success of their Secondary Dragons Den competition Manchester Airports Group have developed a Primary Apprentice Competition which will be open …

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Merry Christmas from All About STEM & The Big Bang North West!
December 16th 2016

Merry Christmas from All About STEM & The Big Bang North West!

All About STEM & The Big Bang North West would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of …

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Royal Society Partnership Grants: Up to £3000 available!
December 15th 2016

Royal Society Partnership Grants: Up to £3000 available!

The Royal Society have opened their Partnership Grant scheme to support schools in enabling students aged 5-18 the chance to get …

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WOW! FREE Principia Space Diaries & Resources: Be like Tim Peake!
December 15th 2016

WOW! FREE Principia Space Diaries & Resources: Be like Tim Peake!

The Principia Space Diary is back! Once again thousands of school children have the chance to become space experts as …

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The Global Coding Challenge: Coming Soon!
December 14th 2016

The Global Coding Challenge: Coming Soon!

To help encourage more young people into a technology-related career, CSC Charitable Foundation is launching a new global coding challenge …

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Volunteering dropping? STEM Ambassador programme flourishing!
December 13th 2016

Volunteering dropping? STEM Ambassador programme flourishing!

A recent blog post by Dr Ajay Sharman: Volunteering: is it a dying breed?, addresses the changing landscape of the …

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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Grant: Run CREST Awards with underrepresented audiences
December 13th 2016

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Grant: Run CREST Awards with underrepresented audiences

CREST have launched the second round of their CREST for under represented audiences funding, enabling schools and organisations to run CREST …

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6 DAYS LEFT! Social Mobility Foundation 2017 Applications
December 13th 2016

6 DAYS LEFT! Social Mobility Foundation 2017 Applications

The Social Mobility Foundation supports ambitious sixth formers from less-privileged backgrounds to access top universities and careers. They run FREE …

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Enter The Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge!
December 11th 2016

Enter The Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge!

The Manufacturing Technologies Association have launched The Technology, Design and Innovation Challenge (TDI), which aims to help teachers promote the …

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PISA Report: The UK is a “top performer” for Science!
December 11th 2016

PISA Report: The UK is a “top performer” for Science!

This week sees the publication of the latest PISA report, which reveals the UK is a “top performer” for science! …

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The British Science Association: Youth Grand Challenges
December 09th 2016

The British Science Association: Youth Grand Challenges

The British Science Association has recently launched their Youth Grand Challenges supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The project …

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All About STEM: The National STEM Learning Network Development Day
December 09th 2016

All About STEM: The National STEM Learning Network Development Day

On the 8th of December 2016, All About STEM attended The National STEM Learning Network Development Day at The National …

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British Science Association : British Science Week 2017 – FREE Activity Packs!
December 09th 2016

British Science Association : British Science Week 2017 – FREE Activity Packs!

The British Science Association activity packs for British Science Week 2017 have just been released! Featuring resources from partner organisations …

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BLOODHOUND SCC: Your name could be on THE SUPERSONIC CAR!
December 07th 2016

BLOODHOUND SCC: Your name could be on THE SUPERSONIC CAR!

Join BLOODHOUND SCC as they count down to Christmas and you could win your name on their supersonic car! Every day until …

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RHS Rocket Science Project: The Results!
December 07th 2016

RHS Rocket Science Project: The Results!

It was fantastic to see so many of our schools taking part in the RHS Rocket Science Project, thank you …

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