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Enter The Micro:bit Model Rocket Car Competition
April 20th 2016

Enter The Micro:bit Model Rocket Car Competition

The BLOODHOUND Project is using a 1,000mph world land speed record attempt to inspire the next generation to enjoy, explore …

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Age 12-14? Take part in The Girl Geek Bootcamp!
April 20th 2016

Age 12-14? Take part in The Girl Geek Bootcamp!

The Girl Geek Bootcamp is suitable for girls aged between 12-14 who want a thriving career, who are creative, who …

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Enter the Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 2016/2017
April 20th 2016

Enter the Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 2016/2017

Applications are now OPEN for secondary schools to take part in the Tomorrow’s Engineers EEP Robotics Challenge 2016/2017! This year’s challenge …

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WANTED: Females in STEM!
April 20th 2016

WANTED: Females in STEM!

Fancy helping create some STEM resources for use in schools, but don’t have much spare time? Becky Ford is creating …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The Royal Society of Chemistry – Mission Starlight!
April 19th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The Royal Society of Chemistry – Mission Starlight!

IT’S OFFICIAL! The Royal Society of Chemistry are bringing their GLOBAL EXPERIMENT to The Big Bang North West. You can …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: United Utilities: What not to flush!
April 19th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: United Utilities: What not to flush!

We’re excited to be welcoming United Utilities to The Big Bang North West 2016! Are you up to speed on …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: Festo’s Pneumatic Chocolate Factory
April 19th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: Festo’s Pneumatic Chocolate Factory

We’re overjoyed to be welcoming Festo to The Big Bang North West 2016! Do you prefer caramel chocolate… or plain? …

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July 2016: Daresbury Laboratory Open Week!
April 15th 2016

July 2016: Daresbury Laboratory Open Week!

Ever wondered what happens at an international science laboratory? Well, here’s your chance to find out! For one week only …

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Liverpool Echo: MerseySTEM’s Project Manager hits the headlines – championing STEM!
April 15th 2016

Liverpool Echo: MerseySTEM’s Project Manager hits the headlines – championing STEM!

Go Zoe! We’re overjoyed to see our Project Manager Zoe Chapman, spotlighted in this week’s Liverpool Echo for championing STEM! Zoe …

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I’m a Scientist Get me out of here! Returns June 2016…
April 14th 2016

I’m a Scientist Get me out of here! Returns June 2016…

I’m a Scientist Get me out of here is a free online event where school students meet and interact with …

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Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre’s Girls Night Out: Transit of Mercury
April 14th 2016

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre’s Girls Night Out: Transit of Mercury

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre’s Girls Night Out is back with an evening of planetary wonder! Monday 9th May, 5.30-8.30pm Starting …

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Physiological Society Poetry Competition: Ode to Physiology!
April 13th 2016

Physiological Society Poetry Competition: Ode to Physiology!

Enter The Physiological Society Poetry Competition and WIN! For 2016 The Physiological Society is looking at the theme of Elite Performance. They …

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International Images for Science 2016 Competition Open
April 12th 2016

International Images for Science 2016 Competition Open

Celebrate the Art of Photographing Science! Entries are now being accepted for the International Images for Science competition 2016. The …

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Design Your Own Robot: Young Innovator Awards 2016
April 12th 2016

Design Your Own Robot: Young Innovator Awards 2016

Enter the Young Innovator Awards and you could win £500! What are the Young Innovator Awards? Robots have come a …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Richard Hadji
April 11th 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Richard Hadji

The Big Bang North West 2016 is coming and with it, The National Science + Engineering Competition! We would like …

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What do STEM Ambassadors do? Find out more…
April 11th 2016

What do STEM Ambassadors do? Find out more…

If you’re thinking of becoming a STEM Ambassador but are unsure of what is involved, take a look at these …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Dr Daniel Harvey
April 07th 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Dr Daniel Harvey

The Big Bang North West 2016 is coming and with it, The National Science + Engineering Competition! We would like …

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HRH Princess Royal opens Liverpool Wastewater Treatment Works
April 06th 2016

HRH Princess Royal opens Liverpool Wastewater Treatment Works

On the 5th of April 2016, MerseySTEM were honoured to be invited to the opening of the Liverpool Wastewater Treatment …

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Coming soon: The Edge IFB2016 Robot Challenge!
April 05th 2016

Coming soon: The Edge IFB2016 Robot Challenge!

MerseySTEM announce plans for a brand new robotics challenge for schools – The Edge IFB2016 Robot Challenge! On the 15th June …

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‘Feel the Universe’ Exhibition at FACT: School tours, activities and workshops
April 04th 2016

‘Feel the Universe’ Exhibition at FACT: School tours, activities and workshops

FACT Liverpool are offering schools the opportunity to attend tours, workshops and activities around their latest exhibition – You can …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The Medical Mavericks are coming!
March 31st 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The Medical Mavericks are coming!

We’re overjoyed to announce that the Medical Mavericks will be exhibiting at the Big Bang North West 2016! You could be scanning body …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: The Science2U Show – GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!
March 31st 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: The Science2U Show – GREAT BALLS OF FIRE!

IT’S OFFICIAL! Science2U are returning for The Big Bang North West 2016 and their performances are going to be their biggest and best …

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Big Bang North West 2016: Headline Sponsor – AstraZeneca!
March 31st 2016

Big Bang North West 2016: Headline Sponsor – AstraZeneca!

We are overjoyed to announce that AstraZeneca (Liverpool) will be returning as our Headline Sponsor for The Big Bang North …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Lee Sweetman
March 31st 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Lee Sweetman

The Big Bang North West 2016 is coming and with it, The National Science + Engineering Competition! We would like …

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Enter the Business on the Move Board Game Competition – Every entrant WINS!
March 30th 2016

Enter the Business on the Move Board Game Competition – Every entrant WINS!

The Business on the Move team are offering schools the chance to WIN their brand new board game and not …

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