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Big Bang North West: MUST SEE – VEX Robotics CONFIRMED!
June 23rd 2017

Big Bang North West: MUST SEE – VEX Robotics CONFIRMED!

Awesome news! VEX Robotics will be returning to The Big Bang North West 2017! Robots are everywhere – in factories, …

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Big Bang North West: The Museum of Science and Industry
June 22nd 2017

Big Bang North West: The Museum of Science and Industry

We are overjoyed to announce that The Museum of Science and Industry will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North …

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Big Bang North West: Innovation Agency – Virtual Reality Experiences & Your Mood Music!
June 22nd 2017

Big Bang North West: Innovation Agency – Virtual Reality Experiences & Your Mood Music!

You’re going to love this! We are excited to announce that the Innovation Agency will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North …

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Big Bang North West: Challenging Structures with The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
June 22nd 2017

Big Bang North West: Challenging Structures with The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Excellent! The Institution of Civil Engineers are returning to The Big Bang North West 2017! So much of your daily life …

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Big Bang North West: Bureau Veritas – Cranes, Camera, Action!
June 22nd 2017

Big Bang North West: Bureau Veritas – Cranes, Camera, Action!

We are excited to announce that Bureau Veritas will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West 2017! Bureau Veritas …

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Big Bang North West: Big Bang West Cumbria is coming!
June 22nd 2017

Big Bang North West: Big Bang West Cumbria is coming!

Part of the Big Bang North West family, Big Bang West Cumbria is a fantastic, fun and educational event that …

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Big Bang North West: The Shaping Futures Zone – REVEALED!
June 21st 2017

Big Bang North West: The Shaping Futures Zone – REVEALED!

WOW! Our Platinum Sponsor Shaping Futures have an amazing line-up for their zone at The Big Bang North West 2017! Take a look …

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Big Bang North West: Carillion Kier Joint Venture – Construction Corner Sponsor!
June 21st 2017

Big Bang North West: Carillion Kier Joint Venture – Construction Corner Sponsor!

We are overjoyed to announce that Carillion Kier will be returning to the Big Bang North West 2017 as our Construction Corner …

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Big Bang North West: Health Education England North West (NHS) – Gold Plus Sponsor!
June 20th 2017

Big Bang North West: Health Education England North West (NHS) – Gold Plus Sponsor!

After the amazing success of their Medical Learning Zone in 2016, Health Education England North West (NHS) are returning to …

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Big Bang North West: Air Products – Platinum Sponsor!
June 20th 2017

Big Bang North West: Air Products – Platinum Sponsor!

We are excited to announce that Air Products will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West as our Platinum …

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Big Bang North West: IMechE – Man V’s Robot Challenge!
June 19th 2017

Big Bang North West: IMechE – Man V’s Robot Challenge!

It’s all about Man V’s Bot! The Institution of Mechanical Engineers have confirmed for The Big Bang North West 2017! “Come and …

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Big Bang North West: Silver Sponsor – Sellafield Ltd!
June 19th 2017

Big Bang North West: Silver Sponsor – Sellafield Ltd!

Awesome! Sellafield Ltd will be returning to The Big Bang North West 2017 as our Silver Sponsor. Their stand was …

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Big Bang North West: Amaze – The Lexus Oculus Rift Experience!
June 19th 2017

Big Bang North West: Amaze – The Lexus Oculus Rift Experience!

We are overjoyed to announce that Amaze will be returning to exhibit at The Big Bang North West 2017! Amaze are …

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Women’s Engineering Society: INWED17 Draw an Engineer Competition (3-11 years)
June 16th 2017

Women’s Engineering Society: INWED17 Draw an Engineer Competition (3-11 years)

The Women’s Engineering Society have launched a competition for children aged 3 – 11 years, to help schools across the …

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STEM Ambassadors: Take part in the STEM Learning Polar Explorer Programme
June 16th 2017

STEM Ambassadors: Take part in the STEM Learning Polar Explorer Programme

In 2014 the Government announced a £200 million investment for a new polar research ship. The RRS Sir David Attenborough …

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Big Bang North West: Book your school slot for Hi Impact’s Team Engineering Challenge – Go, Go, Go-Karts!
June 16th 2017

Big Bang North West: Book your school slot for Hi Impact’s Team Engineering Challenge – Go, Go, Go-Karts!

Due to an amazing amount of interest in their awesome activities, Hi Impact are inviting schools to book a slot …

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Big Bang North West: Jaguar Land Rover – Mini-bots & the Range Rover Evoque’s 6th birthday!
June 16th 2017

Big Bang North West: Jaguar Land Rover – Mini-bots & the Range Rover Evoque’s 6th birthday!

We are overjoyed to announce that Jaguar Land Rover Halewood will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West. We …

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Big Bang North West: Meet the Volunteer – AstraZeneca’s Paul Corbishley
June 15th 2017

Big Bang North West: Meet the Volunteer – AstraZeneca’s Paul Corbishley

The Big Bang North West may be the largest, most STEM-sational event in our region, but the day wouldn’t be half …

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Big Bang North West: CNC Robotics – Marvellous (and massive) Machining!
June 15th 2017

Big Bang North West: CNC Robotics – Marvellous (and massive) Machining!

Fantastic news! CNC Robotics will be exhibiting at The Big Bang North West – we can’t wait to see them …

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Science Learning Partnership Cheshire & Stockport: CPD Courses
June 14th 2017

Science Learning Partnership Cheshire & Stockport: CPD Courses

The Science Learning Partnership (Cheshire & Stockport) have fantastic CPD courses coming up, they have a Summer special offer too! …

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Age 14-19? Apply for ISG’s World of Work Experience Week!
June 14th 2017

Age 14-19? Apply for ISG’s World of Work Experience Week!

ISG will be holding their fourth WOWEX (World of Work Experience) week in July 2017 (10th-14th). They will be offering 14 students …

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BOOK NOW! Limited places available for THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2017!
June 14th 2017

BOOK NOW! Limited places available for THE BIG BANG NORTH WEST 2017!

YES! We promised a second chance for anyone who missed out and the time has come… for a LIMITED TIME ONLY we are reopening bookings for …

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IMechE & STEM Learning: Developing effective and sustained school-employer interactions workshop
June 13th 2017

IMechE & STEM Learning: Developing effective and sustained school-employer interactions workshop

This event aims to celebrate the involvement of IMechE STEM Ambassadors across the UK. It will provide STEM Ambassadors with …

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Computing at School: Computer Science Conferences!
June 13th 2017

Computing at School: Computer Science Conferences!

There are two fantastic Computing at School: Computer Science Conferences coming soon. Here’s all the details you need to book… …

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Health Education England: Healthy Futures Network Wellbeing Workshop
June 13th 2017

Health Education England: Healthy Futures Network Wellbeing Workshop

An opportunity from Health Education England for Head Teachers, teachers and other staff from within primary, secondary and special education …

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