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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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NASA & STEM Learning Resources: Maths in Space!
March 07th 2016

NASA & STEM Learning Resources: Maths in Space!

We know it can be tricky to find STEM-sational maths resources, so here’s two fantastic examples using Space for school children …

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British Science Association: Will robots take over? Join the debate…
March 07th 2016

British Science Association: Will robots take over? Join the debate…

The British Science Association wants to empower more people (not just scientists) to constructively engage in debates over science’s role …

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Schools: Apply for the Esero Space Education Quality Mark
March 05th 2016

Schools: Apply for the Esero Space Education Quality Mark

The Space Education Quality Mark (SEQM) is an award given to UK schools and colleges that have shown significant use …

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Become a STEM Ambassador: New Induction Dates!
March 04th 2016

Become a STEM Ambassador: New Induction Dates!

The STEM Ambassador Programme enables teachers to introduce their students to volunteers from a variety of STEM backgrounds, helping them …

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United Utilities Apprenticeship Opportunities – Apply Now!
March 04th 2016

United Utilities Apprenticeship Opportunities – Apply Now!

If you love mixing up a storm in the science labs, liked building Lego as a kid, are always fixing things or …

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Science4Society Week 2016: 14th to 20th March
March 04th 2016

Science4Society Week 2016: 14th to 20th March

Science4Society Week runs for its second year from the 14th to the 20th of March 2016. The initiative provides an …

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Maritime & Engineering College North West: Apprenticeships Open Day
March 04th 2016

Maritime & Engineering College North West: Apprenticeships Open Day

Maritime & Engineering College North West (MECNW) is recognised as “Merseyside’s leading provider of Engineering Apprenticeships.” They currently deliver bespoke …

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Getrag Ford: Electrical & Mechanical Apprenticeships
March 04th 2016

Getrag Ford: Electrical & Mechanical Apprenticeships

Getrag Ford Transmissions have amazing Electrical & Mechanical Apprenticeship opportunities, take a look! An apprenticeship at GETRAG requires one thing …

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Healthcare Science Week 2016: NHS Event
March 04th 2016

Healthcare Science Week 2016: NHS Event

Healthcare science staff at Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating National Healthcare Science and Engineering Week, by …

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