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Free events hosted by Welsh universities or colleges during spring and summer 2024, for year 10/11/12 students to explore the world of electronics and studying the subject at university level.
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Free one-day events hosted by Welsh universities or colleges during summer and autumn 2024, for year 10/11/12 students to explore the world of electronics and demystify semiconductors.
Schools or individual students (teaching or studying at a school in Wales) can book their place for the final event at Aberystwyth University by clicking the Check availability button at the top.
During the day, participants will find out more about electronics and studying the subject at university level. There will also be guided tours, and opportunities to speak with current students and teaching staff.
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Listening - the ability to listen and understand information.
Speaking - the oral transmission of information or ideas.
What the teachers sayLog in to write a testimonialWe would love to read all about your time with this experience!
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An engaging, practical way for teachers to deliver the fundamentals of electronics.
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Learn to code a drone, overcome challenges, discover how engineers work and how you could use drones in the future!
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