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Rolls-Royce Science Prize: Enter Now!
February 19th 2016

Rolls-Royce Science Prize: Enter Now!

The Rolls-Royce Science Prize is an annual awards programme that helps teachers implement science teaching ideas in their schools and colleges. The …

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E-mentors Wanted! Social Mobility Foundation: Support the next generation of aspiring scientists
February 18th 2016

E-mentors Wanted! Social Mobility Foundation: Support the next generation of aspiring scientists

The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a charity that aims to make a practical improvement in social mobility for high-achieving …

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Ofsted Good Practice: Sandbach High School ‘Encouraging girls into STEM-related careers’
February 18th 2016

Ofsted Good Practice: Sandbach High School ‘Encouraging girls into STEM-related careers’

MerseySTEM are overjoyed that Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College have been commended by Ofsted for good practice in …

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National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Victoria Harman!
February 17th 2016

National Science + Engineering Competition: Judges Spotlight – Victoria Harman!

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

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Merseyside STEM Ambassador Extension Training: Don’t miss out!
February 17th 2016

Merseyside STEM Ambassador Extension Training: Don’t miss out!

MerseySTEM are pleased to announce that we will be running a STEM Ambassador Extension Training session on Wednesday 2nd March, …

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STEM Ambassador Training – Merseyside & Cheshire: WISE ‘People Like Me’
February 17th 2016

STEM Ambassador Training – Merseyside & Cheshire: WISE ‘People Like Me’

On Tuesday 15th March 4-6.30pm, at the Daresbury Laboratory Visitor Centre, we will be running a STEM Ambassador training session …

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British Science Week 2016: Demo Day & Poster Competition
February 13th 2016

British Science Week 2016: Demo Day & Poster Competition

British Science Week 11-12 March 2016 Demo Day 2016 Demo Day 2016 takes place on 17 March. Teachers can pledge …

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Celebrate British Science Week: Creative Science Workshop Day @ FACT!
February 13th 2016

Celebrate British Science Week: Creative Science Workshop Day @ FACT!

Celebrate British Science Week at FACT! MerseySTEM are pleased & proud to promote this event on behalf of FACT (The …

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Big Bang North West: Millom School head for the NSEC Big Bang Finals!
February 12th 2016

Big Bang North West: Millom School head for the NSEC Big Bang Finals!

After competing at The Big Bang North West 2015, a team of six Year 9 pupils from Millom School are heading to …

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Feature: MerseySTEM Managing Director Michelle Dow is ‘Engineered to Succeed!’
February 11th 2016

Feature: MerseySTEM Managing Director Michelle Dow is ‘Engineered to Succeed!’

Described as a ‘leading figure in engineering’, who is ‘working with schools across the region to bring science and technology to life’. MerseySTEM’s …

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International Contest: Students Vs ICT
February 10th 2016

International Contest: Students Vs ICT

The NiPS Lab (Noise in Physical Systems) at the Physics Department of the University of Perugia (Italy) has organised their …

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Big Bang North West 2016: The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition – Meet The Judges!
February 10th 2016

Big Bang North West 2016: The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition – Meet The Judges!

The Big Bang North West 2016 is coming and with it, The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition (formerly …

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University Learning in Schools (ULiS) Resources for KS3
February 08th 2016

University Learning in Schools (ULiS) Resources for KS3

A host of STEM resources have been developed over two years from the University Learning in Schools (ULiS) project. ULiS …

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Gopher Science Lab: Grants available!
February 07th 2016

Gopher Science Lab: Grants available!

Another round of small grants is now open to UK schools to enable them to run a Gopher Science Lab …

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Royal Society of Biology: Biology Challenge 2016
February 07th 2016

Royal Society of Biology: Biology Challenge 2016

The Royal Society of Biology’s Biology Challenge competition will take place online in schools from the 7th to the 22nd of March …

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The Big Bang North West 2016 Sponsorship & Exhibitors Brochure – Play Your Part!
February 05th 2016

The Big Bang North West 2016 Sponsorship & Exhibitors Brochure – Play Your Part!

It’s here! The Sponsorship & Exhibitors Brochure for The Big Bang North West 2016 has landed and is here for you to read. Are …

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MerseySTEM, FACTLab & Farm Urban Aquaponic School Systems are GO!
February 03rd 2016

MerseySTEM, FACTLab & Farm Urban Aquaponic School Systems are GO!

MerseySTEM are overjoyed to announce that the aquaponic systems created on our FACTLab & Farm Urban aquaponics sessions are now up & running in …

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February 03rd 2016

School STEM Fairs, Events, Activity Days, WE CAN HELP!

CALLING ALL SCHOOLS! Do you have any collapsed timetable days, masterclass events, activities days, STEM fairs, events, anything for Science …

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Educate Awards 2016: MerseySTEM Sponsor ‘New’ STEM Project of the Year Award – Enter Now!
February 03rd 2016

Educate Awards 2016: MerseySTEM Sponsor ‘New’ STEM Project of the Year Award – Enter Now!

MerseySTEM are proud to announce that we will be sponsoring the ‘NEW’ STEM Project of the Year Award at the 2016 Educate Awards. …

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MERSEYSTEM TWITTER: LIVE COVERAGE OF TIM PEAKE’S Q&A TODAY!
February 02nd 2016

MERSEYSTEM TWITTER: LIVE COVERAGE OF TIM PEAKE’S Q&A TODAY!

British astronaut Tim Peake is preparing to hold a live Q&A session today with schoolchildren at Liverpool’s World Museum while on-board the …

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IT’S STEM CLUBS WEEK!
February 01st 2016

IT’S STEM CLUBS WEEK!

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE STEM CLUBS WEEK! For those schools with an existing STEM Club, STEM Clubs Week is a …

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Schools: TechFuture Resources & Ambassadors
February 01st 2016

Schools: TechFuture Resources & Ambassadors

STEMNET is supporting the TechFuture programmes which are all about inspiring young people about technology. TechFuture Ambassadors are STEM Ambassadors …

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MerseySTEM sponsor Match for the Day for Marie Curie
January 31st 2016

MerseySTEM sponsor Match for the Day for Marie Curie

MerseySTEM are proud to be a returning sponsor for Match for the Day 2016. Match for the Day is a …

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Tim Peak’s Special ISS Message: Rocket Science – Get Involved!
January 31st 2016

Tim Peak’s Special ISS Message: Rocket Science – Get Involved!

Are you taking part in Tim Peake’s Rocket Science Project? We are! There’s still time to get involved, request your space …

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Wellcome Trust: ‘The Crunch’ Schools Kits
January 29th 2016

Wellcome Trust: ‘The Crunch’ Schools Kits

In spring 2016 all primary and secondary schools and colleges in the UK will automatically receive The Crunch schools kits …

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