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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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STEM Ambassador Induction & DBS Renewal at Baltic Creative – It’s a first!
March 30th 2016

STEM Ambassador Induction & DBS Renewal at Baltic Creative – It’s a first!

MerseySTEM have held hundreds of Ambassador Inductions over the years but on the 12th of April we’re hosting our first …

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50 Influential Women in Engineering Campaign
March 29th 2016

50 Influential Women in Engineering Campaign

The 50 Women in Engineering Campaign launches for the first time in 2016, recognising the achievements of influential women in …

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Enter The Schools Aerospace Challenge 2016
March 29th 2016

Enter The Schools Aerospace Challenge 2016

This is a unique opportunity for you to win a place on a free five night residential course at the …

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National Women in Engineering Day 2016
March 29th 2016

National Women in Engineering Day 2016

National Women in Engineering Day (NWED) is an International awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: Holly Lodge win Crest Award Prize!
March 24th 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: Holly Lodge win Crest Award Prize!

After qualifying for the National Science + Engineering Competition finals at The Big Bang North West, Holly Lodge Girls’ College …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Dr Marco Bertamini
March 24th 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Dr Marco Bertamini

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

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MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Events: School Feedback
March 23rd 2016

MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Events: School Feedback

Our Chemistry at Work events offer school students the opportunity to appreciate the place of chemistry in everyday life and …

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MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Event: March 2016
March 23rd 2016

MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Event: March 2016

A huge thank you to our school groups, activity providers, The Royal Society of Chemistry and Daresbury Laboratory for helping to …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: St Julie’s win BAE Systems Inspired Work Prize!
March 23rd 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: St Julie’s win BAE Systems Inspired Work Prize!

After qualifying for the National Science + Engineering Competition finals at The Big Bang North West, St Julie’s Catholic High …

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MerseySTEM Healthcare Science Workshops with Medical Mavericks
March 22nd 2016

MerseySTEM Healthcare Science Workshops with Medical Mavericks

Courtesy of MerseySTEM, students at The De La Salle Academy, Croxteth and The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, Newsham …

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Video: FACT, MerseySTEM & BSA Science Week School Workshops
March 21st 2016

Video: FACT, MerseySTEM & BSA Science Week School Workshops

To celebrate British Science Week, FACT collaborated with the British Science Association and MerseySTEM to deliver a fun, hands-on day …

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Big Bang North West 2016: Headline Sponsor – AstraZeneca!
March 21st 2016

Big Bang North West 2016: Headline Sponsor – AstraZeneca!

AstraZeneca to support major North West event to encourage children to become involved in science. MerseySTEM Big Bang event gets …

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Get Involved in The Great Science Share!
March 20th 2016

Get Involved in The Great Science Share!

Now is the perfect time to start planning for the Great Science Share on the 6th July! The Great Science …

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Royal Society of Biology: New Intermediate Biology Olympiad
March 18th 2016

Royal Society of Biology: New Intermediate Biology Olympiad

The Royal Society of Biology has just launched a new Intermediate Biology Olympiad, which is now open for teachers to …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: MNCO confirm as Platinum Plus sponsor – The MNCO Zone!
March 17th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: MNCO confirm as Platinum Plus sponsor – The MNCO Zone!

MerseySTEM are overjoyed to announce that the Merseyside Network for Collaborative Outreach (MNCO) have confirmed as a Platinum Plus sponsor …

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The Big Bang North West 2016: ScottishPower confirm as Show Stage sponsor!
March 17th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016: ScottishPower confirm as Show Stage sponsor!

Fantastic news! ScottishPower have confirmed as The Big Bang North West’s Show Stage sponsor! ScottishPower made a big impression with their …

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British Science Week is here! Get involved!
March 11th 2016

British Science Week is here! Get involved!

Getting involved in British Science Week is really easy to do and you can take part in many different ways. …

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St Margaret’s Academy race to National Greenpower Car Competition!
March 10th 2016

St Margaret’s Academy race to National Greenpower Car Competition!

Students at St Margaret’s Church of England Academy in Aigburth are building an eco-car to race in a national competition. St …

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Celebrating International Women’s Day!
March 08th 2016

Celebrating International Women’s Day!

It’s International Women’s Day and we’re celebrating with some fabulous photos and fascinating facts of our own! This year the theme …

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