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Project Route Data Day

DigData offers free Data Days focused on building the next generation of transport data talent. Apply before 31 July 2026 to host an event in 2027.

Project Route Data Day

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Project Route Data Days are immersive, whole-day careers and employability experiences designed to introduce students to real-world data, analytics, and problem-solving in a collaborative and engaging way.

Focusing on building the next generation of transport data talent, the programme can be delivered to an entire year group (minimum 100, maximum 230) and is fully facilitated and supported by the Digdata team.

If you are interested in holding a Data Day in the Spring or Summer terms of 2027, complete a request form by Friday 31st July. Selected schools will be announced in September 2026.

Open to schools in England, Scotland and Wales.

Learning outcomes

  • Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects

  • Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects

  • Learning what the engineering workplace is like

  • Develop engineering employability skills

  • Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers

  • Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Topics

  • Computing

Working scientifically

Whichever curriculum your school follows, pupils should have the opportunity to carry out practical investigations in science that help them to develop their scientific skills. This experience builds the following enquiry skills:

  • Observing and measuring
  • Recording data
  • Interpreting and communicating results
  • Evaluating

Essential skills

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:

  • Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges

  • Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal

Good for a career in...

  • Computing
  • Energy
  • Environment
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