Experiences

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

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STEM workshops at The Learning Lab

Engaging, immersive and hands-on STEM workshops inside a working Deep Tech incubator.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Offsite
    • Science Creates Old Market, Bristol
    • Science Creates Old Market, Bristol
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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ICE CityZen 2025

Give your students the chance to shape our world this autumn in an exciting digital civil engineering competition!

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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Hands-On RC Racing STEM Workshop

A 1 day, zero-prep workshop where up to 96 pupils design, test & race radio-controlled cars, boosting GCSE skills and career confidence

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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The Engineering Experience

A 1 day competition providing hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and maths.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Prosthetics in Motion

Pupils work in teams to build their own prosthetic arm using a LEGO Spike kit, then use basic code to control their arm.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Discover transistors with the Joule Thief

Discover the fascinating world of transistors in this exciting and practical workshop exploring how the electrical circuits have transformed our lives.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • 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 V5 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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Team Repair

Team Repair lets students get hands-on fixing real gadgets, inspiring the next generation of sustainably minded engineers and scientists.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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UCL Engineering Systemisers

Introduce your students to Systems Thinking with gamification and real-world challenges in this exciting STEM curriculum aligned workshop

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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The S-RC Cup

Inspire future engineers! Students design, build, and race remote control cars, gaining hands-on STEM experience and career insights.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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Engineering Educates: Robotics Challenge

Inspire 11-14 year-olds to think as engineers, finding solutions to real-world problems and challenges using robotics.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Flexible project work
  • Free Bursaries available
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Sphero Coding and Engineering

Develop your students' coding, maths, and problem-solving skills in these fun workshops!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Skills Miner Aerospace

Enginuity brings you Skills Miner Aerospace, built in Minecraft to introduce 11-14 year olds to roles and skills required in engineering.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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Skills Miner Vertical Farming

Discover your inner vertical farmer and see how your ideas can make a difference to the future of food.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Multi-session
  • Free
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Skills Miner Home Energy

Inspire the next generation of engineers to solve sustainability challenges in the home.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Coding for Climate Action with the micro:bit

Code an early warning system to help children understand the importance of mitigating the effects of natural hazards with the micro:bit.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost may apply Bursaries available
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Apprenticeships Unlocked

Are your students thinking about applying for an apprenticeship but don't know what to expect? This short virtual course can help!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Coding with Micro:bit

Code a micro:bit to control a small buggy, develop that code to respond to a remote control and then drive them into the battle arena!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Half a day
  • Cost applies
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Chocolate making experience

Learn about the chocolate-making process and the technology involved in this hands-on STEM experience for school students.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Offsite
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
    • JJA Snack, The Business Village, Innovation Way, Barnsley, S75 1JL
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Outdoor Engineering

Take your learning outside and discover how engineers develop strength in structures from domes to bridges to teepees and tarp shelters

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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The Big Ideas Programme

A STEM and enterprise programme focused on sustainability and youth empowerment - nearly 35,000 students nationwide have benefitted so far!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Multi-session
  • Cost applies
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What's a Watt

Students generate electrical energy, and are then given it back in the form of food!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies
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Power to Drive

Students build, problem solve, test and race a miniature electric car!

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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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 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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I'm a Mathematician, Get me out of here

I’m a Mathematician is a student-led, online enrichment activity that connects students with people working in a diverse range of STEM roles

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Lego SPIKE Coding Workshop

Learn to code your own Lego robot with Drax's Community and Education team. Available to schools near Drax Power Station.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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ICE CityZen Pollution Control Challenge

A fun single-session activity for students aged 14-16 that combines career inspiration, problem-solving and environmental awareness.

  • Ages 14 to 16
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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CREST Gold

These inspiring projects, developed by the British Science Association, immerse students in real research, allowing them to contribute something new to the scientific community or to a particular field of study.

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free Bursaries available
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CREST Silver

An engaging selection of enquiry-led STEM projects, developed by the British Science Association, designed to stretch and inspire, giving students experience of the scientific process.

  • Ages 14 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free Bursaries available
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CREST Bronze

Fun and engaging short STEM project ideas. Developed by the British Science Association, CREST Bronze projects give students a taste of what it’s like to be a scientist or engineer in the real world.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free Bursaries available
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CREST Discovery

A fun introduction to STEM project work! Developed by the British Science Association, students complete either a single activity or a series of linked challenges with clear real-world contexts.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • Online
  • Full day
  • Free Bursaries available
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Drax Power Station educational visit

Visit Drax Power Station and immerse your students in the fascinating world of energy generation.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • Offsite
    • Drax Power Station, Selby
    • Drax Power Station, Selby
  • Half a day
  • Free
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How to train a computer - Introduction to AI

KS3 students will learn what AI is, why it makes mistakes and how to use it responsibly in this 90-minute workshop.

  • Ages 11 to 14
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Cost applies
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Enspire City

Enspire City - where students learn how engineers and STEM can change our world in a free to use online cityscape.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Explorer Dome - Engineering Show

'We Make Our Future' is a new interactive, educational and entertaining science show for the next generation of engineers!

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

I’m a Scientist is a student-led, online enrichment activity connecting students with people working in a diverse range of roles in STEM.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • Online
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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How to design Concorde

A masterclass in engineering design: how to design world beating products by breaking complex products into simple components.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Learn About Energy Through Play

Discover Energy with Megawatt! Megawatt combines hands-on resources and an engaging card game to teach about energy, climate change, and sustainability.

  • Ages 11 to 16
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • 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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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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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
  • Offsite
    • Renishaw HQ, New Mills
    • Renishaw manufacturing site, Miskin
    • Renishaw HQ, New Mills
  • Half a day
  • Free
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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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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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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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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