Experiences

Inspire your students with our brilliant in-school, online and offsite experiences.

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Robot Quest

Students are introduced to modern uses of robotics and must then use a Sphero robot to rescue an injured person in a disaster zone!

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Bridge Building

A fun series of engineering challenges where young people must build bridges of varying styles and strengths.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Tower Tussle

Students must work in teams to build a hurricane or earthquake proof building while keeping to budget!

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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SATRO Problem Solving Challenge 2024

Teams will be set a problem to solve, using only the materials provided, within a fixed time. Teams will be judged by industry volunteers.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Multiple locations
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Industrial Cadets Bronze Project

Students will work as a team on a set STEM project and have the opportunity to gain key skills for learning, life, and work.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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Industrial Cadets Gold Project

A 20-week programme where students are partnered with a company to complete a real life project, and gain an award to complement future career aspirations!

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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Sustainable Farming

Build a micro greenhouse, code a micro:bit to monitor and control conditions, and grow microgreens – an insight into sustainable farming.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost applies
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Pneumatic and Hydraulic Engineering

This practical engineering workshop demonstrates how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used including making a hoist a hydraulic game!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Routes into Rail virtual work experience

This virtual work experience programme will help lay the foundations as students explore the rail industry and the wide variety of roles within it.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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i2E Speed Challenge

Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.

  • Ages 7 to 11
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply
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i2E Wind Turbine Workshop

Introduction 2 Engineering (i2E) stimulates student's interest in STEM subjects through hands-on, practical activities.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost may apply
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Sports Arena Challenge

Student teams design and model Sports Arenas to house multiple sports at a major sporting event.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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The Big Bang Competition

Inspire inquisitive minds to think big, challenge facts, ask questions, and invent solutions with the UK’s top annual science and engineering competition!
  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Bridge Building Challenge

Teams of students use K'Nex to learn the concepts of bridge design. Then design and model their own solution to a set problem.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Innovate Challenge

Want your students to take part in an exciting challenge developing an innovation for TfL, developing their skills and confidence? Sign up to Innovate!

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Spanner-in-hand Espire Experience Day

'When will I ever use this in real-life?' Espire's workshops answer this with hands-on motorsport engineering.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here

This online, student-led activity connects students with a diverse range of scientists from different specialisms and backgrounds.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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FIRST Tech Challenge

The UK’s most epic STEM enrichment programme for young people*. We're not building robots, we're building the future.
*as voted by robots

 

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Amazon Robotics Fulfilment Centre Tour

A virtual school trip for every future engineer. Discover how computer science, state-of-the-art engineering, and incredible people deliver customer orders at Amazon.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Discover energy with Megawatt

Learning through play with the Megawatt card game! A facilitated workshop where students will build an electricity grid and compete to see who can withstand the effects of climate change.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Tap & Tinker With ADM

In-school sustainability and nutrition coding workshop - for girls and non-binary students in Years 10-13

  • Ages 14 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Institute of Acoustics virtual work experience

From architecture, to ocean science, to music and more - this virtual work experience is an amazing introduction into the world of acoustics!

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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The Mission to Mars Experience

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

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Connect, Create, Belong - Online Physics Club

Connect, Create, Belong is an online Physics Club which provides a safe space for young people to expand their knowledge of physics.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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Code Breaking Workshop

Cracking codes with the micro:bit - be digitally active through cyber security!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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STEM Truck Activity Day

The Blair Project's STEM Truck activity days provide young people with hands-on STEM activities that link to real world careers.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Skills Miner Vertical Farming - Education with Minecraft

Interactive and educational Minecraft game to play in the classroom where students will discover their inner vertical farmer and see how their ideas can make a difference to the future of food.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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VEX IQ Robotics Competition

Get involved in the world's largest robotics competition and bring your students' STEM skills to life!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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VEX Robotics Competition

Get involved in the world's largest robotics competition and bring your students' STEM skills to life!

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Sphero Coding and Pathways to University

Students learn how to code Sphero robots whilst learning about engineering and pathways to higher education in a super engaging way!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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CERN Zone

Give your students the extraordinary opportunity to connect with scientists at the heart of CERN nuclear physics experiments.

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Big Bang at School Blueprint

Does your school need some Big Bang magic? Host an inspiring STEM day filled with amazing science and engineering activities and workshops.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • 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
  • Multiple locations
  • Half a day
  • Free
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Insight into university

Get an insight into STEM studies at university and the careers they lead to!

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Routes into STEM

An exciting opportunity for Year 9-10 / S3-S4 students to explore the various routes they can take into a career in STEM.

  • Ages 14 to 16
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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Experience Day Challenger Workshops

Hands-on, practical workshops for up to 90 students delivered face-to-face or virtually by EDT's education team!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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The Big Ideas Programme

A STEM and enterprise programme focused on sustainability and youth empowerment - over 30,000 students nationwide have benefitted so far!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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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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Code4Drones Enrichment Day

Learn to code by flying drones! Program drones to fly along certain paths, navigate through hoops, and complete flips.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge

A robotics-based STEM competition that develops 21st century workplace skills.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Cost applies Bursaries available
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My Skills My Life

A tried and tested outreach resource created by WISE to inspire girls aged 11 to 19 to consider a career in STEM.
  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Skills Miner Home Energy - Education with Minecraft

Interactive and educational Minecraft game to play in the classroom: give a budget to an 11 to 14 year old and let them compete to build the most sustainable heating system for their home!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Skills Miner Aerospace - Education with Minecraft

4 games built in Minecraft to introduce 11 to 14 year olds to new and future technologies, and the skills required for rewarding careers in aerospace engineering.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Drax in the Classroom

Interactive webinars that bring the operations of Drax Power Station - the UK's largest power station and decarbonisation project - into the classroom!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Sustainable Solutions

Working in teams, students are challenged to use digital tools and new technologies to tackle climate change in their area.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Capacitor cars

What will power the cars of the future? Design and construct an electric car and test how far it will travel off one charge.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Maths-4-Girls

Use relatable, inspiring role-models to support girls in discovering where maths can take them!

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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ECO Factory - Sustainable Logistics

So you thought logistics was easy! Get into the 21st century and make your products and factory truly sustainable and environmentally sound!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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goIT Monthly Challenge

Empowering the digital innovators of tomorrow to develop a creative tech-based solution to address the unique theme of each monthly challenge.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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goIT Online Experience

An engaging, interactive online experience for students to use design thinking and technology to help solve real-world problems.

  • Ages 14 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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Crumble coding and engineering

Engineer your own machine, then bring it to life by coding the Crumble Microcontroller!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Sphero Engineering Build and Race

Design and build a chariot to attach to the Sphero and carry a Lego figure around our race track!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Drone Coding and Engineering

Learn to code a drone, overcome challenges, discover how engineers work and how you could use drones in the future!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Super Stixx Engineering Challenge

Students learn hands-on how engineers think & work while developing their problem solving and teamworking skills.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Gearbox

Design, build, test! Get your teeth into this workshop and be spurred on to success; discover enlightenment in the world of dynamics and power transmission!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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The Energy Car Challenge

Design and build your cars, test them in practice sessions, then compete to beat the competition - turn science to GLORY!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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The Pipe Bridge Challenge

Tomorrow's CO2-free, H2-full world needs expertise now!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Net Zero Challenge

A project-based activity for students to help their community reach Net Zero.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free