All About STEM NEWS

All About STEM is always out and about. Here we bring you stories of what we've done and news items about things we're planning. We're adding new items regularly so come back to see what we're up to.

Join the Stimulating Physics Network!
July 02nd 2015

Join the Stimulating Physics Network!

The Stimulating Physics Network is offering qualifying schools in England the chance to receive a bespoke programme of support over two years. …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Balluff Sensors Confirmed!
July 02nd 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Balluff Sensors Confirmed!

We are overjoyed to announce that Balluff Sensors UK will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2015! Balluff …

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MerseySTEM and the STEM Government Policy 2015: Public Understanding of Science and Engineering
June 29th 2015

MerseySTEM and the STEM Government Policy 2015: Public Understanding of Science and Engineering

The government believes that if we want the UK to remain a world leader in research and technology we will …

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Big Bang North West 2015: NSEC Meet The Judges!
June 29th 2015

Big Bang North West 2015: NSEC Meet The Judges!

With just 2 days until The Big Bang North West 2015 and The National Science + Engineering Competition, we would …

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Encourage your students to join ChemNet!
June 27th 2015

Encourage your students to join ChemNet!

Get your students off to the best start by encouraging them to join ChemNet, the Royal Society of Chemistry’s free, dynamic …

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National Science Learning Network Survey: WIN £100 Amazon Voucher
June 27th 2015

National Science Learning Network Survey: WIN £100 Amazon Voucher

The National Science Learning Network is running a short survey to science, technology, engineering and mathematics teachers to help The National …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: RAF SKYTECH Confirmed!
June 26th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: RAF SKYTECH Confirmed!

MerseySTEM are overjoyed to announce that RAF SKYTECH will be at The Big Bang North West 2015! What do they …

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WATCH LIVE: ‘Rocket Science’ seeds head for space!
June 26th 2015

WATCH LIVE: ‘Rocket Science’ seeds head for space!

Have you expressed an interest in seeds from space for your school? As part of UK astronaut Tim Peake’s space mission …

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National STEM Centre: Maths Courses, Resources & News
June 26th 2015

National STEM Centre: Maths Courses, Resources & News

The National STEM Centre are offering a whole new batch of online mathematics resources to get you inspired for the new …

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MerseySTEM gives back to local community with three FREE Primary School Big Bang Days!
June 25th 2015

MerseySTEM gives back to local community with three FREE Primary School Big Bang Days!

MerseySTEM do amazing things to promote Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths in schools, business, the community & beyond… but this …

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Free Resources: Champion the Researchers!
June 25th 2015

Free Resources: Champion the Researchers!

Thousands of 11-14 year olds have learnt about engineering research as part of Champion the Researchers – an outreach project …

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The Big Bang North West 2015: Country Classrooms Confirmed – WIN a Hatching Experience for your school!
June 25th 2015

The Big Bang North West 2015: Country Classrooms Confirmed – WIN a Hatching Experience for your school!

We are overjoyed to announce that Country Classrooms will be at The Big Bang North West 2015! Not only are …

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STEM: Empiribox KS2 Favourite Female Scientist Competition!
June 24th 2015

STEM: Empiribox KS2 Favourite Female Scientist Competition!

Empiribox want to hear about your pupils favourite female scientist and there are some STEM-sational prizes to be won! Top three …

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Aquaponics & Photovoltaic Workshop Day: Farm Urban & FACT
June 24th 2015

Aquaponics & Photovoltaic Workshop Day: Farm Urban & FACT

A fantastic time was had by all at the Aquaponics & Photovoltaic Workshop Day at FACT Liverpool. MerseySTEM and Farm …

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MerseySTEM Crewe Schools Robotics Challenge
June 23rd 2015

MerseySTEM Crewe Schools Robotics Challenge

Everyone was ready for a day of pulverized processors, ruptured relays, severed struts and mangled motors… it was time for MerseySTEM’s …

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STEMNET supporting the BBC Micro Bit – It’s coming!
June 21st 2015

STEMNET supporting the BBC Micro Bit – It’s coming!

STEMNET is proud to be partnering with the BBC to raise awareness of the Micro Bit with schools right across …

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Liverpool Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) makes MerseySTEM official partner for STEM
June 21st 2015

Liverpool Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) makes MerseySTEM official partner for STEM

Liverpool City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) makes MerseySTEM official partner for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) After working …

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Twitter Takeover! Meet & Tweet MerseySTEM MD Michelle Dow
June 19th 2015

Twitter Takeover! Meet & Tweet MerseySTEM MD Michelle Dow

That’s right, she’s M.D and she’s our MD – MerseySTEM’s Michelle Dow is now on Twitter! Michelle is our Managing …

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MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Event: A STEM-sational Success!
June 18th 2015

MerseySTEM’s Chemistry at Work Event: A STEM-sational Success!

A huge thank you to our sponsors, The Royal Society of Chemistry and AstraZeneca, our hosts, Knowsley Community College, our instructors …

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Big Bang North West 2015: Our Gold Sponsor is… The NHS!
June 18th 2015

Big Bang North West 2015: Our Gold Sponsor is… The NHS!

Along with our Big Bang North West Headline Sponsor AstraZeneca, we’re overjoyed to announce our Gold Sponsor… The NHS! MerseySTEM were more …

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STEM Ambassadors – Enjoyed it? You could become a teacher!
June 16th 2015

STEM Ambassadors – Enjoyed it? You could become a teacher!

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) programme, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), …

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National Women in Engineering Day: So You Want to be an Engineer?
June 16th 2015

National Women in Engineering Day: So You Want to be an Engineer?

Engineering isn’t just about heavy metal, there are a whole host of opportunities for today’s engineers. Here’s an opportunity to gather …

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Summer STEM Activities with FACT & FACTLab: Liverpool
June 15th 2015

Summer STEM Activities with FACT & FACTLab: Liverpool

FACT & FACTLab Liverpool have some STEM-sational activities coming up. Everything from Robot Greenhouses to Raspberry Pi! Can’t wait for …

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Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining: The Magic of Materials and more!
June 15th 2015

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining: The Magic of Materials and more!

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining has some awesome teacher and pupil opportunities coming up and they’re FREE! Making …

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Daresbury Laboratory Events
June 14th 2015

Daresbury Laboratory Events

There’s so many STEM-sational activities coming up at Daresbury Laboratory! Annual Daresbury School Science Prize (Year 9) Daresbury Laboratory is holding its …

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