STEM News

Nominations open for WES Awards

Do you know someone not currently in an engineering role who has done something amazing to further diversity in engineering?...
Published: 07 Aug 2019

Judges wanted for the Youth Industrial Strategy Competition

The British Science Association is looking for volunteers to judge entries for the Youth Industrial Strategy Competition later this year....
Published: 11 Jul 2019

Workshops to Encourage More Young People to Engage with STEM Subjects

Pupils will learn through practical activities and experiments about buoyancy, displacement, density, Newton’s 3rd Law and Archimedes Principle....
Published: 11 Jul 2019

The STEM Inspiration Awards are Open

Find out more about the STEM Inspiration Awards...
Published: 08 Jul 2019

Women’s Engineering Society Time Capsule

Would you like to send a message into the future? ...
Published: 01 Jul 2019

The WISE Creative Problem Solving Challenge 2019

An alien spaceship is heading towards Earth and you’re in charge!...
Published: 25 Apr 2019

UKSPA Award For Discovery Park’s Education & Tenant Community Activities

Discovery Park Science Park is delighted to announce that the impact of its Education and Tenant Community activities has been recognised via an UKSPA award....
Published: 25 Apr 2019

Let Teachers SHINE

If you’re a creative, passionate teacher who has an exciting new idea that will really make a difference, apply for Let Teachers SHINE funding today!...
Published: 10 Apr 2019

Salters’ National Awards for Science Technicians

Highlighting the importance of technicians in enabling high quality practical work in science in schools and colleges...
Published: 10 Apr 2019

Big Bang 2019 in the Media

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Big Bang this year! The event would not be possible with out the support of our incredible STEM Ambassadors....
Published: 09 Apr 2019

Royal Society of Biology, Outreach and Engagement Biology Week Grant Scheme 2019

The RSB Outreach and Engagement Grant Scheme is now open and the deadline for applications is 29th April 2019....
Published: 02 Apr 2019

Intermediate Biology Olympiad

The Intermediate Biology Olympiad challenges students’ biology knowledge and encourages them to continue studying the biosciences beyond school/college....
Published: 13 Mar 2019

Engineering Education Grant Scheme open for applications

Up to £15,000 funding for your STEM project!...
Published: 20 Feb 2019

Run with the Ancestors for British Science Week!

Grab your trainers, plug in your headphones and run with your ancestors as they begin building the modern metropolises you see today....
Published: 14 Feb 2019

IET Faraday Challenge 2019-20 Applications Open

IET are now looking for schools to take part in our next season of Challenge Days running from September 2019 to June 2020....
Published: 05 Feb 2019

University sponsors Community Lab to inspire STEM learning and develop skills

A unique collaboration between academia and industry, providing hands-on scientific learning opportunities at Discovery Park for local teachers and students, opens a fresh chapter with new sponsor Canterbury Christ ...
Published: 30 Jan 2019

The Sutton Trust Summer Schools Programme in America

The Sutton Trust has announced that its Summer Schools Programme is open for applications....
Published: 07 Jan 2019

The Solar Challenge will launch on 9th January!

In early January Practical Action will be launching their Solar Challenge for pupils aged 8-14 years....
Published: 07 Jan 2019

Christmas Lectures Zone 2018-19 with the Royal Institution!

We're excited to introduce the Christmas Lectures Zone 2018-19 with the Royal Institution! ...
Published: 14 Nov 2018

£50 Note Zone

£50 Note Zone helps you and your students discover people from STEM history....
Published: 12 Nov 2018

Climate Detective Opportunity for 8 to 15 year olds

Students are challenged to make a difference in understanding and protecting the Earth’s climate....
Published: 31 Oct 2018

Revealed: What Has STEM Ever Done For Me?

Results from a poll conducted by Randstad show that not many people know what STEM stands for....
Published: 25 Oct 2018

World Space Week at The Leigh UTC

STEM ambassador, Marino Saksida, the Chairman of the Association of Retired ESA Staff, UK branch, ARES UK visited The Leigh UTC school to give a presentation to mark the start of World Space Week....
Published: 10 Oct 2018

Science in a Box - Inspiring the next Generation of Scientists

Find out more how Pfizer's Science in a Box programme works for Year 9 students...
Published: 06 Sep 2018

Space @ The Stade

Read the report of this successful event - Solar System Special at Hastings...
Published: 06 Sep 2018

Margate Discovery Planet - Turbines: A Wind-Wind Solution

A two-day event created by grassroots organisation Discovery Planet helped local people learn about the giant offshore wind farm near their homes....
Published: 04 Sep 2018

11 year old Izzy Tighe earns her Foundation Licence for Amateur Radio

Hi, my name is Izzy Tighe. I am eleven years old and I have just earned my Foundation Licence for amateur radio!...
Published: 04 Sep 2018

Save the date for Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2018

Tomorrow's Engineers Week 2018 takes place 5 - 9 November...
Published: 04 Sep 2018

Challenging and Thought Provoking Real-World STEM Projects for Young People of all Ages

There are many different award levels, choose one and start running CREST today! ...
Published: 30 Aug 2018

The Royal Society of Chemistry Outreach Fund (Small Grants Scheme)

Individuals & organisations can apply for grants of up to £2,000 to run chemistry-based events & activities for public audiences and in schools....
Published: 30 Aug 2018

Robotics Challenge

Applications for the TE EEP Robotics Challenge close 10 July...
Published: 25 Jun 2018

EngineeringFest @ Diggerland – 31 May 2018

To celebrate the Year of Engineering and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) 200 hundred year anniversary, the ICE is holding EngineeringFest....
Published: 14 May 2018