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.

National Science & Engineering Competition Finalists and our Big Bang North West Prize Winners!
July 15th 2014

National Science & Engineering Competition Finalists and our Big Bang North West Prize Winners!

As well as having our own sponsored prizes, The Big Bang North West hosted The National Science and Engineering Semi-Finals. …

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Big Bang North West 2014: Photo Gallery
July 10th 2014

Big Bang North West 2014: Photo Gallery

Relive The Big Bang North West here… Follow MerseySTEM on Twitter here Follow The Big Bang North West on Twitter …

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Big Bang North West 2014: Thousands Celebrate STEM!
July 09th 2014

Big Bang North West 2014: Thousands Celebrate STEM!

The Big Bang North West 2014 hit Aintree Racecourse on the 8th of July and Liverpool literally exploded with ingenuity and …

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Big Bang North West – 5 days to go!
July 03rd 2014

Big Bang North West – 5 days to go!

We’ve 5 days to go and it’s still not too late to book your class or school group for The …

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Big Bang Day: St Bede’s College
July 03rd 2014

Big Bang Day: St Bede’s College

Our own Dr Liz Hind visited St Bede’s College last week for their Big Bang Day. It sounds like she …

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Sneak Peek: Deyes High School Big Bang
July 03rd 2014

Sneak Peek: Deyes High School Big Bang

We are overjoyed that our school-based Big Bang Days are such a hit. Here’s a sneak peek at the team working with the young …

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The Big Bang North West – Platinum and Key Sponsors
July 01st 2014

The Big Bang North West – Platinum and Key Sponsors

Along with our Big Bang North West Headline Sponsor AstraZeneca, we have the support of two Platinum Sponsors, Sellafield Ltd and the …

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Big Bang North West – Headline Sponsor
June 30th 2014

Big Bang North West – Headline Sponsor

We’re so excited to introduce you all to our Headline Sponsor for The Big Bang North West… AstraZeneca Liverpool! AstraZeneca is …

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A ‘STEM-SATIONAL’ COMPETITION!
June 27th 2014

A ‘STEM-SATIONAL’ COMPETITION!

Here it is! Our STEM-SATIONAL COMPETITION is now open! To enter you simply need to LIKE our Facebook page, SHARE …

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STEM Ambassadors have a strong impact!
June 25th 2014

STEM Ambassadors have a strong impact!

A report carried out by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) examining the impact of STEMNET’s programmes has found that EVERY …

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Robotics Challenge Grand Final 2014
June 25th 2014

Robotics Challenge Grand Final 2014

After six gruelling heats, pulverized processors, ruptured relays, severed struts and mangled motors, it was time for the Robotics Challenge …

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New Chemistry at Work events coming up!
June 17th 2014

New Chemistry at Work events coming up!

Our Chemistry at Work days have been a huge success, so by popular demand we’ve arranged two more dates for …

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Robot Days Grand Final!
June 16th 2014

Robot Days Grand Final!

It’s been a long road… we’ve had to grieve for those we’ve lost through grated gears, wasted wheels and mangled …

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MerseySTEM hold first Big Bang School Day in Merseyside
June 12th 2014

MerseySTEM hold first Big Bang School Day in Merseyside

On the 10th of June 2014, MerseySTEM in conjunction with Amey Plc held the first Big Bang School Day in …

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Fazakerley High School Big Bang!
June 11th 2014

Fazakerley High School Big Bang!

We did it! Yesterday we held the first Big Bang School Day in Merseyside and I think it’s safe to …

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New STEM careers database!
June 09th 2014

New STEM careers database!

Exciting news for everyone looking for a career in STEM! The National STEM Centre has developed a STEM careers database with …

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Free Resources: Power for the World
June 09th 2014

Free Resources: Power for the World

Power for the World is an outreach activity delivered by Engineers without Borders.  You can request a team of engineering …

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An Electrifying FREE course!
June 05th 2014

An Electrifying FREE course!

Educator, engineering whizz and Friend of MerseySTEM Leah Ridgway is currently offering a FREE online course on what electrical and …

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Supporting Calderstones Tower 2 Tower 2014
June 04th 2014

Supporting Calderstones Tower 2 Tower 2014

Last November, Calderstones Community Comprehensive School in South Liverpool sadly lost one of its most popular and revered teachers, Mr …

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Women in STEM: Professor Dame Julia King Lecture
June 03rd 2014

Women in STEM: Professor Dame Julia King Lecture

At MerseySTEM we’re always delighted to promote women in STEM and shout success stories from the rooftops. LivWiSE (Liverpool Women in Science …

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Math and Juggling! Who knew?
June 03rd 2014

Math and Juggling! Who knew?

Juggling has fascinated people for centuries. Seemingly oblivious to gravity, the skilled practitioner will keep several objects in the air …

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