Event
High-energy interactive event for students to learn about the world of chemical and process engineering from employers.
Secondary
An interactive exhibition featuring companies and organisations from a range of chemical engineering industries such as Welsh Water, Zulu Join Integrity, InSite Technical, Dow Silicones and AtkinsRealis.
As well as hands-on activities and opportunities to speak with working chemical and process engineers there will be a Hydrogen-powered car on display and visits to the university pilot plant.
DiscoverChemEngLIVE is free and is open to school groups within easy reach of the venue. For 12 to 18-year-old school students (y8-y13). Group size of up to 30 young people, plus teaching and/or support staff from your school or college.
Choose from one of two sessions on 11 March 2026:
Morning 10:00‒12:00 GMT
Afternoon 12:45–14:30 GMT
Venue
Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus, Swansea, SA1 8EN
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment 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
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 - Receiving, retaining and processing information
Speaking - Transmitting information or ideas
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