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Become a STEM Ambassador: New 2016 Induction Dates!
December 09th 2015

Become a STEM Ambassador: New 2016 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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Astronaut Tim Peake – 7 Day Countdown: Principia Mission Activities
December 08th 2015

Astronaut Tim Peake – 7 Day Countdown: Principia Mission Activities

The excitement is building ahead of Tim Peake’s launch on December 15th to the International Space Station (ISS). The Principia …

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National Careers Week 2016
December 08th 2015

National Careers Week 2016

National Careers Week begins on March 7th 2016, the biggest week for careers in the UK. This year the theme …

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Forensic Outreach: STEAM Competition
December 06th 2015

Forensic Outreach: STEAM Competition

In late February 2016, Forensic Outreach are launching a free worldwide STEAM competition for schools in partnership with Ward’s Science. The …

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Institute of Physics: Public Engagement Grants
December 06th 2015

Institute of Physics: Public Engagement Grants

Apply for a Public Engagement Grant from the Institute of Physics! Up to £2,000 is available for those running physics-based …

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STEM Clubs Week is coming!
December 06th 2015

STEM Clubs Week is coming!

STEMNET are pleased to announce the second annual STEM Clubs Week, taking place Monday 01- 05 February 2016. For those schools …

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MerseySTEM Chemistry at Work Event: December 2015
December 04th 2015

MerseySTEM Chemistry at Work Event: December 2015

On the 3rd of December 2015, MerseySTEM facilitated another amazing Chemistry at Work event in conjunction with The Royal Society of Chemistry at Sci-Tech Daresbury. Throughout …

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STEM Ambassador shares her STEM story and wins BIG!
December 02nd 2015

STEM Ambassador shares her STEM story and wins BIG!

STEM Ambassador Anne Gresty has received an award for penning her STEM experiences while representing Air Products. To celebrate their 75th …

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The MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Grand Final 2015
December 02nd 2015

The MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Grand Final 2015

After eight gruelling heats, pulverized processors, ruptured relays and mangled motors, the MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Grand Final is upon us. …

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FREE micro:bit! Have you registered for your students?
December 02nd 2015

FREE micro:bit! Have you registered for your students?

Make sure your students get their FREE micro:bit, register now! STEMNET is proud to be partnering with the BBC to …

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Hour of Code: Team MerseySTEM are in!
December 02nd 2015

Hour of Code: Team MerseySTEM are in!

Team MerseySTEM are supporting the Hour of Code, are you in? The Hour of Code UK offers a series of simple …

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UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016
December 01st 2015

UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016

You can now enter The UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016! The UK Aerospace Youth Rocketry Challenge 2016 is a national …

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Science4Society Week 2016: Competition & Resources!
December 01st 2015

Science4Society Week 2016: Competition & Resources!

Science4Society Week 2016 offers a set of inspiring science education activities for young people organised by Scientists for Global Responsibility. The activities …

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Salters’ Festival of Chemistry – Enter Now!
December 01st 2015

Salters’ Festival of Chemistry – Enter Now!

Entries for the 2016 Salters’ Festivals of Chemistry are NOW LIVE!!  Don’t miss out on participating in one of these fantastic events which: …

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BP Ultimate STEM Challenge: Get Involved!
November 30th 2015

BP Ultimate STEM Challenge: Get Involved!

The BP Ultimate STEM Challenge is back, an amazing competition in partnership with the Science Museum and STEMNET. This year, students …

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MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge: Wirral Heat – St Mary’s win final place!
November 29th 2015

MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge: Wirral Heat – St Mary’s win final place!

On the 24th of November MerseySTEM hosted the Wirral heat of their (now famous) Robotics Challenge. Eight schools from the local area built their bots and battled …

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Engineering Your Future Warrington 2015: An amazing success!
November 28th 2015

Engineering Your Future Warrington 2015: An amazing success!

On the 27th of November, MerseySTEM facilitated their annual Engineering Your Future event at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington. Over …

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Educate Awards 2015: The winner of MerseySTEM’s Science Project of the Year Award is…
November 23rd 2015

Educate Awards 2015: The winner of MerseySTEM’s Science Project of the Year Award is…

Bishop David Sheppard CE Primary! Bishop David Sheppard Church of England School in Southport were presented with MerseySTEM’s Science Project …

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It’s time for The Educate Awards! MerseySTEM sponsor Science Project of the Year
November 20th 2015

It’s time for The Educate Awards! MerseySTEM sponsor Science Project of the Year

MerseySTEM are proud to be sponsoring the Science Project of the Year Award at tonight’s 2015 Educate Awards! The Science Project …

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AstraZeneca sponsor MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Open Heats
November 20th 2015

AstraZeneca sponsor MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge Open Heats

On the 18th and 19th of November, MerseySTEM in conjunction with Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Vex Robotics hosted …

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MerseySTEM Attends The North West Automotive Alliance Dinner
November 19th 2015

MerseySTEM Attends The North West Automotive Alliance Dinner

On the 12th of November, MerseySTEM’s Events & Engagement Manager Tim Wright attended The North West Automotive Alliance Dinner. Based …

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MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge: Sefton Heat – Hillside reign supreme!
November 18th 2015

MerseySTEM Robotics Challenge: Sefton Heat – Hillside reign supreme!

On the 18th of October MerseySTEM hosted the Sefton heat of their (now famous) Robotics Challenge. Nine schools from the local area built their bots and battled …

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LAST CHANCE! The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures: ‘How to survive in space!’
November 17th 2015

LAST CHANCE! The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures: ‘How to survive in space!’

Tim Peake is set to become the UK’s first European Space Agency astronaut. In accordance with this historic event, Dr …

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The Smallpiece Trust: FREE HS2 STEM Inspiration Day
November 16th 2015

The Smallpiece Trust: FREE HS2 STEM Inspiration Day

Schools in Wigan, Leigh, Northwich, Winsford, Warrington, Partington, Wythenshawe and East Manchester: Your school has the opportunity to benefit from …

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Social Mobility Foundation Support for High-Achieving Year 12 Students
November 16th 2015

Social Mobility Foundation Support for High-Achieving Year 12 Students

Applications for 2016 Social Mobility Foundation Programmes are now open. The Social Mobility Foundation supports ambitious young people from less-privileged …

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