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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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STEM CLUB WEEK STARTS MONDAY!
January 29th 2016

STEM CLUB WEEK STARTS MONDAY!

Don’t forget that STEM Clubs Week begins next week! Monday 01- 05 February 2016. For those schools with an existing …

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New NHS Health Careers Website!
January 28th 2016

New NHS Health Careers Website!

The NHS has introduced a new website for anyone interested in a health career – a fantastic resource for schools, colleges …

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STEM Ambassador DBS Renewal Drop-In: Birchwood Park
January 28th 2016

STEM Ambassador DBS Renewal Drop-In: Birchwood Park

MerseySTEM are hosting a DBS Renewal Drop-In for existing, registered STEM Ambassadors who require a DBS (formally CRB) renewal. Drop in …

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Particle Physics Masterclass: Daresbury Laboratory
January 28th 2016

Particle Physics Masterclass: Daresbury Laboratory

Students are invited to Daresbury Laboratory for this year’s 2016 Particle Physics Masterclass. The Masterclass will run from 1-3 March …

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: Kano Computer Kits for Schools!
January 27th 2016

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Kano Computer Kits for Schools!

Attention Teachers and STEM Club Leaders! Interested in starting a Computing Club in your school?  STEMNET has partnered with the …

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The Big Sunflower Project: Apply for your FREE seeds and take part!
January 27th 2016

The Big Sunflower Project: Apply for your FREE seeds and take part!

The Big Sunflower Project is now in its sixth year and the aim is to raise awareness of the rare …

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Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce: Careers Event
January 27th 2016

Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce: Careers Event

Liverpool & Sefton Chamber of Commerce are hosting Your Future Careers events across the borough to promote the diverse range …

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STEM Ambassador Extension Training: Don’t miss out!
January 26th 2016

STEM Ambassador Extension Training: Don’t miss out!

MerseySTEM is pleased to announce that we will be running a STEM Ambassador Extension Training session on Thursday, 11 Feb …

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National STEM Centre: Teacher and Support Staff Recognition Scheme
January 26th 2016

National STEM Centre: Teacher and Support Staff Recognition Scheme

Designed to recognise the impact of your professional development on yourself, your colleagues and your pupils, The National STEM Centre’s …

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