Experiences

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

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Circuit Street

Circuit Street is an interactive workshop run by UK Power Networks, that showcases the journey of electricity.

  • Ages 11 to 18
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Girls into Electronics

A unique opportunity for girls to develop their interest in electronics through a one-day course at a leading UK university.

  • Ages 14 to 18
  • Multiple locations
  • Full day
  • Cost may apply 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+
  • Drax Power Station, Selby
  • Half a day
  • Free
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ICE CityZen 2024

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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UK Junior Water Prize 2024

Support your students in conducting a water-based research project for a chance to win a trip to World Water Week in Stockholm.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
  • Online
  • Flexible project work
  • Free
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AtkinsRéalis virtual work experience

Are your students interested in engineering, design or project management? Let them step into the world of AtkinsRéalis through this WEX programme to discover the early careers options available to them!

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

Build, build some more, build higher, build faster, build better!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • Cost applies
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Amey 'Chat & Learn'

Request a virtual 1-2-1 career talk with a professional from Amey - a leading infrastructure services and engineering company.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
  • Online
  • Up to an hour
  • Free
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Thames Water Community Speaker Programme

Students can find out more about where your water comes from and what happens to your poo when you flush the loo!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free
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Electronics Everywhere

An engaging, practical way for teachers to deliver the fundamentals of electronics.

  • Ages 16 to 18
  • In-school
  • 1 to 2 hours
  • Free, state schools only
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STEM Ambassadors

STEM Ambassadors from a wide range of STEM-related jobs to help bring subjects to life.

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Full day
  • 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 may apply Bursaries available
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The X-tra Factor

Discover 6 women in STEM who have done incredible things - from space, to maths, to music, in an engaging and interactive experience for all!

  • Ages 11 to 18+
  • In-school
  • Up to an hour
  • Cost applies