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National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) Webinar
June 16th 2016

National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) Webinar

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institution of Chemical …

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Sign up to the Great Science Share for your chance to WIN A CAR!
June 16th 2016

Sign up to the Great Science Share for your chance to WIN A CAR!

With four weeks to go until the Great Science Share, GSS are offering secondary schools and colleges in Greater Manchester …

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NCRI: So you want to be researcher?
June 16th 2016

NCRI: So you want to be researcher?

The National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) and Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation invites A Level teachers and students to take …

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FLP Middlewich: FREE 3D Printing Demo and Q&A for Schools
June 16th 2016

FLP Middlewich: FREE 3D Printing Demo and Q&A for Schools

FLP, an IT company based in Middlewich, recently ran a successful and engaging 3D printer demonstration session for Culcheth High …

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Reaseheath College: STEM Enrichment Events for Schools
June 16th 2016

Reaseheath College: STEM Enrichment Events for Schools

Reaseheath College are offering STEM enrichment events for schools! STEM enrichment events are available for full or half day sessions …

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Rail Week for schools, teachers, career advisors and students!
June 16th 2016

Rail Week for schools, teachers, career advisors and students!

From Monday June 27 to Sunday July 3, a pioneering pan-industry initiative intends to bring the rail industry in all …

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Toilet humour increases STEM awareness!
June 16th 2016

Toilet humour increases STEM awareness!

Jessica Mitchell is a PhD candidate at Liverpool John Moores University. While working on The WiSTEM project, she discovered that fun …

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Transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee ride in to help children build robots at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
June 15th 2016

Transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee ride in to help children build robots at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital

Transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee drove in to help school children build robots at a special event for the IFB2016 …

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Twitter LIVE Saturday 9am: Tim Peake Landing – Homecoming Celebration!
June 15th 2016

Twitter LIVE Saturday 9am: Tim Peake Landing – Homecoming Celebration!

Don’t forget to join Team MerseySTEM LIVE on Twitter on Saturday morning for Major Tim Peake’s Homecoming Celebration! We’ll be online to update …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Gold Plus Sponsor – The NHS
June 13th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Gold Plus Sponsor – The NHS

We are overjoyed to announce that The NHS have confirmed as our Gold Plus Sponsor for The Big Bang North West 2016! …

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Tarmac Apprenticeship Opportunities: Liverpool
June 13th 2016

Tarmac Apprenticeship Opportunities: Liverpool

Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable construction solutions company, providing a diverse range of products and services to the construction …

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Discovering Practical Microbiology: 4 Day Year 11 Residential – Liverpool Science Park
June 13th 2016

Discovering Practical Microbiology: 4 Day Year 11 Residential – Liverpool Science Park

Biograd are now taking bookings for their Discovering Practical Microbiology GCSE residential schools running from October 2016. The 4 day residentials take …

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SCIENTISTS WANTED! Rainhill High School NEEDS YOU!
June 13th 2016

SCIENTISTS WANTED! Rainhill High School NEEDS YOU!

SCIENTISTS WANTED! Rainhill High School are having a Science Morning for Year 11 & 12 students on Wednesday the 22nd of June …

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The Edge IFB2016 Robotics Challenge: Participating Schools
June 09th 2016

The Edge IFB2016 Robotics Challenge: Participating Schools

On the 15th June 2016, MerseySTEM will be facilitating their latest robotics challenge funded by ChargePoint Technology as part of The Edge, official fringe …

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THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2016: FULLY BOOKED!
June 09th 2016

THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2016: FULLY BOOKED!

AMAZING NEWS! THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! Team MerseySTEM would like to say a HUGE thank …

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University of Liverpool FREE Events: Festival of Medical Research
June 08th 2016

University of Liverpool FREE Events: Festival of Medical Research

The University of Liverpool are hosting a number of free events for the Medical Research Council’s Festival of Medical Research. …

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Engineering HerStories: Magnificent Women Competition!
June 08th 2016

Engineering HerStories: Magnificent Women Competition!

The Women’s Engineering Society celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2019 and as part of the celebrations they will be featuring 52 …

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Royal Society of Biology: Educators can TalkBiology & Submit IBO Questions
June 08th 2016

Royal Society of Biology: Educators can TalkBiology & Submit IBO Questions

If you’re an educator or have an interest in Biology, don’t miss this chance to get involved with The Royal …

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University of Liverpool: Dovedale Primary School Children 3D Printing Anfield Roof
June 08th 2016

University of Liverpool: Dovedale Primary School Children 3D Printing Anfield Roof

University of Liverpool engineers have been working with children from Dovedale Primary School to design and build a model of …

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Gopher Science Lab Grants – Apply Now!
June 06th 2016

Gopher Science Lab Grants – Apply Now!

In conjunction with the Royal Society of Biology and the Biochemical Society, Gopher Science Lab has another round of small …

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Go Construct Careers – Open Doors: Visit a construction site!
June 06th 2016

Go Construct Careers – Open Doors: Visit a construction site!

Open Doors is back, bigger than before, with even more opportunities to visit a construction site! Open Doors offers you …

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The IET: BBC micro:bit FREE Resources
June 06th 2016

The IET: BBC micro:bit FREE Resources

The IET Education Team have developed a new suite of resources covering 13 separate topics to help you to introduce …

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National Numeracy Advice for STEM Ambassadors
June 06th 2016

National Numeracy Advice for STEM Ambassadors

National Numeracy aims to spread positive messages about maths to school and college students (and their parents) across the UK. …

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F1 in Schools Learning Channel – FREE Resources!
June 06th 2016

F1 in Schools Learning Channel – FREE Resources!

F1 In Schools are offering FREE access to their Learning Channel with FREE STEM resources! The F1 In Schools Learning …

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STEM Spotlight Survey & Workshops – Get Involved!
June 05th 2016

STEM Spotlight Survey & Workshops – Get Involved!

STEMFirst and MerseySTEM are working with STEMNET and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) to develop more effective school/employer relationships. …

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