All About STEM NEWS

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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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The Big Bang North West 2016: Techniquest Glyndŵr – Science Busking & The Seat of Nails!
June 03rd 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Techniquest Glyndŵr – Science Busking & The Seat of Nails!

We’re overjoyed to announce that Techniquest Glyndŵr will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2016! Did they say seat …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – Edge Hill University
June 03rd 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – Edge Hill University

We’re excited to announce that Edge Hill University will be exhibiting in The MNCO Zone at The Big Bang North …

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FACT Prototype Summer Schools: Minecraft & FACTLab Digital Skills!
June 03rd 2016

FACT Prototype Summer Schools: Minecraft & FACTLab Digital Skills!

Don’t miss these STEM-sational Summer Schools from FACT – two of our favourite subjects, Minecraft & Technology! Can we come and …

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Futures Day at Farnborough International Airshow
June 01st 2016

Futures Day at Farnborough International Airshow

The famous Farnborough International Airshow is the perfect backdrop to motivate young people to study STEM subjects and pursue the …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Hi-Impact’s Humanoid Robot!
June 01st 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Hi-Impact’s Humanoid Robot!

We are overjoyed to announce that Hi-Impact Consultancy will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2016! “We can’t …

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Liverpool Echo: MerseySTEM & The Edge IFB2016 Robot Challenge!
May 31st 2016

Liverpool Echo: MerseySTEM & The Edge IFB2016 Robot Challenge!

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

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Compact Catalyst Discover Centre!
May 31st 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Compact Catalyst Discover Centre!

Amazing news! The Catalyst Science Discovery Centre will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2016 and they are compacting the Catalyst …

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RHS Rocket Science ‘Seeds from Space’ – Mission Complete!
May 29th 2016

RHS Rocket Science ‘Seeds from Space’ – Mission Complete!

We did it! Team MerseySTEM’s facts, figures and percentages have all been submitted to the Royal Horticultural Society Rocket Science …

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Thales GCSE Work Experience: Engineering & Technology
May 20th 2016

Thales GCSE Work Experience: Engineering & Technology

Is Engineering For You? Do you enjoy problem solving? Are you curious and creative? Do you think outside the box? …

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Polymer Study Tours for Teachers: Manchester 3 – 6 July 2016 (Science Focus)
May 20th 2016

Polymer Study Tours for Teachers: Manchester 3 – 6 July 2016 (Science Focus)

Manchester Polymer group are offering FREE 4 day residential CPD courses for 11 to 19 teachers of Science and Design …

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University of Chester: Thornton Techno Innovation Challenge
May 20th 2016

University of Chester: Thornton Techno Innovation Challenge

The University of Chester is offering Year 9 and 10 students the opportunity to take part in their Techno Innovation Challenge! Thursday …

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University of Chester: Be a Rocket Scientist for a Day!
May 20th 2016

University of Chester: Be a Rocket Scientist for a Day!

The University of Chester, Faculty of Science and Engineering working with Starchaser industries is offering up to 80, Year 8 …

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Educate Magazine: ‘MerseySTEM light up LightNight Festival!’
May 19th 2016

Educate Magazine: ‘MerseySTEM light up LightNight Festival!’

A HUGE THANK YOU to Educate Magazine for their amazing piece on MerseySTEM at LightNight. As a team, we are …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – Wirral Metropolitan College
May 17th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – Wirral Metropolitan College

We are excited to announce that Wirral Metropolitan College will be exhibiting in The MNCO Zone at The Big Bang North West 2016! “We …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – Riverside & Cronton Colleges
May 17th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – Riverside & Cronton Colleges

We are overjoyed to announce that Riverside College & Cronton Sixth Form College will be exhibiting in The MNCO Zone at …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – LIPA
May 17th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The MNCO Zone – LIPA

Fantastic news! The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) will be exhibiting in The MNCO Zone at The Big Bang North …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Code Club Confirmed!
May 17th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Code Club Confirmed!

We are excited to announce that Code Club will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West! “We can’t wait for The Big …

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We Have a Winner! Be One Percent 5th Birthday Big Pub Quiz
May 16th 2016

We Have a Winner! Be One Percent 5th Birthday Big Pub Quiz

On the 12th of May 2016, Be One Percent celebrated their 5th Birthday with The Big Pub Quiz. MerseySTEM sponsored …

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Liverpool ‘Loving’ MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge at LightNight Festival
May 15th 2016

Liverpool ‘Loving’ MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge at LightNight Festival

Team MerseySTEM were honoured to take part in this year’s Liverpool LightNight Festival at our new STEM Studio at Baltic Creative. …

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MerseySTEM Chemistry at Work Event: “STEM in the REAL WORLD!”
May 15th 2016

MerseySTEM Chemistry at Work Event: “STEM in the REAL WORLD!”

On the 10th of May 2016 MerseySTEM hosted Chemistry at Work at Daresbury Laboratory in partnership with The Royal Society of …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Jaguar Land Rover ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers’
May 13th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Jaguar Land Rover ‘Inspiring Tomorrow’s Engineers’

We are overjoyed to announce that Jaguar Land Rover will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2016! Jaguar …

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