Bringing the STEM curriculum to life through real-world engineering and technology

Neon helps primary and secondary teachers introduce their students to future STEM careers, raise their aspirations and explore the excitement of engineering and technology through brilliant activities, inspiring case studies and supportive resources.

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STEM activities for all students

STEM careers are growing faster than any other and it's never too early to engage and excite children of all ages in engineering and technology concepts and roles through STEM activities. It will help them ask questions, think through problems, collaborate with others and ignite a passion for a career in engineering and technology!

Primary experiences

Find amazing activities to engage your class in all things engineering and technology - from programming robots to designing eco-friendly solutions to everyday challenges. Engineers create and so can your class.

Primary experiences

Secondary experiences

No matter what subject you teach our STEM activities help bring engineering and technology to life so students can expand their understanding of possible careers in engineering and technology and ignite a passion for life-long learning.

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Under the spotlight

We've brought together these featured experiences and resources to inspire you.

National Careers Week 2025

Taking place on 3 to 8 March 2025, National Careers Week is the annual celebration of careers guidance in education across the UK.

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Don't miss these new STEM activities on Neon!

Inspire your students with a collection of brand-new STEM activities for your class. From Lego and robotics to climate change and creativity – there’s something in there for everyone!

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Boost your students' sense of achievement

Setting clear, tangible goals and devising a robust route to achieving them is a major life skill that will help young people curb feelings of helplessness. Explore this collection of experiences, careers resources, and case studies that do just that.

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Tech We Can Champions

Tech We Can Champions are volunteers who visit schools virtually or in person to inspire future generations about a career in tech.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Renishaw STEM Workplace Visit and Workshops

Renishaw offers schools a range of free workshops at their HQ and manufacturing site, all designed to inspire young students to consider STEM careers and help them to understand more about engineering.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Offsite
    • Renishaw HQ, New Mills
    • Renishaw manufacturing site, Miskin
    • Renishaw HQ, New Mills
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Workshop

The Mission to Mars Experience

Control a real robotic rover over a realistic model Martian landscape over Zoom!

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Workshop

LEGO Robotics Activity Day

LEGO Robotics challenge activities with robots provided by BJPCE Limited. Themes include space, the environment, and polar exploration.

  • Ages 9 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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I'm a Computer Scientist, Get me out of here

I’m a Computer Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity to connect students with people working in a diverse range of computer science roles

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Project

The Climate Action Club

Student-led Climate Action Clubs build skills and enable students to take a solutions-based approach in their school or community.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free

Careers resources

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Poster

Green engineering careers posters

A set of 6 inspiring green engineering careers posters showing how engineers transform the way we travel, eat, use, power things, build and breathe. Includes suggested discussion points and homework tasks.

 

This resource is available in English and Welsh versions.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Leaflet

Inspiring future engineers: notes for teachers

A 4-page downloadable leaflet providing guidance for teachers, with key points about engineering careers including routes in, why it makes a good career choice, and other tips.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Poster

100 jobs in STEM poster

A popular poster highlighting 100 exciting job roles that link to STEM.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Presentation

Meet real engineers presentation

Introduce your class to real engineers! Find out what they do, how they make a difference and what they love about their jobs.

  • Ages 3 to 11

Case studies

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Creative design at Dyson

Meet Asad, a mechanical engineer on a mission to use his creativity to design accessible technology at Dyson.

Vocational

Tea cups and T Levels

Learn more about what it's like doing a T level at Portmeirion, and the engineering behind making pottery.

Academic

Maths in medicine

Nargiza is a researcher working in medical imaging. She uses maths and computing skills to help doctors look after our health and wellbeing! 

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