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STEMFest Sunderland Success

STEMFest took centre stage last week at the iconic Beacon of Light, welcoming over 3,000 schoolchildren from across the North East, along with 65 exhibitors representing a broad range of STEM-related sectors.

Go Construct Sponsors STEMFest Sunderland

Go Construct sponsored STEMFest Sunderland, which took place last week at the iconic Beacon of Light. The three-day event engaged, enthused and inspired young people into the world of STEM through exploring hands-on exhibits and learning about real-world STEM careers directly from industry experts.

North East STEM Awards 2024

With less than 2 weeks to go until the North East STEM Awards, delivered by RTC North, the nominees have been announced!

Technology and Cyber Zone to be Sponsored by the Community Foundation at STEMFest Sunderland

The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland, a leading charity dedicated to fostering philanthropy and growing charitable giving will later this month be proudly sponsoring the Technology and Cyber Zone at STEMFest Sunderland.

Reece Foundation Inspiring Future Innovators through STEMFest – Sponsorship Confirmed!

Reece Foundation have been confirmed as STEMFest’s latest sponsor! This October, STEMFest 2024 will once again bring together students, educators, and industry leaders for an exciting celebration of STEM careers through fun activities and interactive sessions.

My Energy Future powered by OPITO Sponsors Energy Zone at STEMFest Sunderland

My Energy Future powered by OPITO, a global leader in energy workforce safety, will be sponsoring the Energy Zone at STEMFest Sunderland this October.

Building Beyond Borders: A Cross-Continental STEM Journey in Darlington and Tashkent

In a heartwarming and truly unique STEM project, children from two different corners of the world - West Park School in Darlington, England, and Children’s Home 22 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan - came together for a one-of-a-kind engineering challenge.

Dogger Bank Wind Farm confirmed as the latest sponsor for STEMFest Sunderland!

Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be sponsoring STEMFest Sunderland next month. This event, coordinated by the STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North, aims to encourage and inspire young people from local schools in STEM subjects and careers.

Uniting and Inspiring the Students of Bradford: Carlton Bolling's STEM Fair

A recent STEM Fair hosted by Carlton Bolling School in Bradford is sparking excitement among students between year 5 and year 8 after giving them a unique opportunity to explore the real life applications of STEM topics.

Out-Of-This-World Space Competition Opens Doors for Bradford Students at STEMFest

An out-of-this-world space competition at the recent STEMFest Yorkshire event left students across Bradford buzzing with excitement and inspiration. 

The Stem Hub Welcomes Sage As Headline Sponsor For Stemfest Sunderland

The STEM Hub is excited to announce that Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) will be taking the coveted position of headline sponsor at this years STEMFest.

Aecom Newcastle Helping Forge A New Path In Stem Careers For The Next Generation.

AECOM Newcastle have demonstrated a huge commitment to nurturing the future of STEM over the years, first hosting Research Placement students in 2021/22, and again in 2022/23 and 2023/24.

Successful Launch Of Stemfest In Yorkshire & Humber Region

Last week at the Life Centre, Bradford the Yorkshire and Humber STEM Hub delivered an electrifying STEMFest three-day hands-on event, engaging over 2,000 schoolchildren and their teachers with the wonders of STEM subjects and careers.

Celebrating International Women In Engineering Day

Every year on 23rd June, we celebrate International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). This day is dedicated to recognising the outstanding contributions of women in the field of engineering and inspiring the next generation of female engineers.

Stemfest Set To Ignite Excitement In The Yorkshire And Humber Region

Prepare to be captivated by the wonders of STEM as we ignite the imaginations of the next generation across three days this July.

Stemfest Sells Out In Record Time: Schools Tickets Gone In Just 7 Minutes!

This October STEMFest is coming to Sunderland, the highly anticipated STEM festival, has once again proven its immense popularity by selling out for school registrations within a remarkable 7 minutes.

Excitement Builds As Jim Christensen, Chief Innovation Officer From Aldrin Family Foundation Is Set To Join Stemfest Yorkshire!

Jim Christensen from the Aldrin Family Foundation will make a special appearance to welcome schools in the Yorkshire and Humber region for the hands-on STEM exhibition at the Life Centre.

Spark Your Curiosity: Stemfest Yorkshire 2024 Unveiled

Mark your calendars for an electrifying experience as STEMFest comes to Yorkshire! 2nd, 3rd and 4th of July get ready to be captivated by the marvels of STEM fields in the region as we ignite the imaginations of the next generation at the Life Centre in Bradford.

Unlocking Stem Futures With Summer Engineering Courses

In the dynamic landscape of the 21st century, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields continue to be the driving force behind innovation and progress. However, despite the pivotal role they play, there remains a persistent challenge in attracting young minds into STEM careers.

Empowering Future Engineers: A Stem Ambassador's Approach

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and shaping the future of STEM? Have you ever considered becoming a STEM Ambassador?

Guiding The Next Generation Into Stem Careers – Success At The First Stemfest Of 2024

STEMFest welcomed over 1,500 enthusiastic school children aged 9-13 last week at Mowden Park Rugby Club in Darlington, Tees Valley, where they would learn all about STEM career paths.

Willmott Dixon Supports Stemfest Tees Valley

STEMFest Tees Valley this March is making its debut in Darlington with an event to excite and engage students with interactive STEM activities.

Gsk Barnard Castle Opportunities For Students

Current opportunities for students with GSK including work experience and apprenticeships.

Darlington College Sponsors 'your Future' Zone At Stemfest Tees Valley

STEMFest is an interactive exhibition to engage and enthuse students in STEM subjects.

Teesside University Supports Stemfest Tees Valley

STEMFest Tees Valley is making its debut in Darlington with an event to excite and engage students with interactive STEM activities this March.

North East Stem Foundation Sponsors Darlington Stemfest

The North East STEM Foundation (NESF) has sponsored STEMFest, an event which aims to inspire and encourage around 1,500 children to consider pursuing a career in STEM.

Debunking Apprenticeships Myths: National Apprenticeship Week

Did you know, apprenticeships contribute around £34 billion to the UK economy annually?

Breaking Stereotypes In Stem Careers: A Call For Change

According to Teach First, pupils from lower socioeconomic backgrounds may not envision themselves pursuing STEM fields, perceiving it as something beyond their reach. 

Empowering Local Communities: How You Can Make A Difference Locally As A Stem Ambassador

In an era where STEM careers are growing in importance, it has never been more important to raise awareness and enthusiasm around those careers, what it takes to get there and the different routes available to young people. 

Introducing The Young Green Briton Challenge – Dragons Den

Sally Wilkinson from the North East STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North, shines as a Dragon for the second consecutive year in the Young Green Briton Challenge.  

Cummins Announced As Headline Sponsor For Stemfest Tees Valley 2024

Cummins, a global power technology leader that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services a broad portfolio of power solutions, has taken the headline sponsorship for this year’s STEMFest in Tees Valley.

Renowned Science Exhibition Coming To Darlington

The renowned STEMFest science exhibition for children and young people is coming to Darlington in March 2024, hosted in partnership with Darlington Borough Council.

Meet Chris Scandle: Stem Ambassador Of The Month

Chris Scandle stands out as a beacon of inspiration, dedicating his time and expertise to ignite the flame of curiosity in the minds of young learners and is STEM Ambassador of the Month for November.

2023 Stem Learning Impact Report

Welcome to your 2023 impact report. It’s been a fantastic year for STEM Learning and partners, despite the many challenges being thrown at young people. We’re thrilled to share our news and plans with you.

North East Stem Awards Honours Excellence In Stem Education

The prestigious North East STEM Awards took centre stage last Friday at the Crown Plaza in Newcastle.

Investing In Our Future – Celebrating Nuffield Research Placements

Organised and coordinated by the North East STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North, Nuffield Research Placements gives students a chance to take part in world-leading research in Universities and Businesses.  

North East Stem Awards 2023 Recognises Outstanding Achievements In Stem Education And Employment

The North East STEM Awards, delivered by RTC North, are a prestigious event dedicated to celebrating excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), is delighted to announce this year's special recognition awards and commendable organisations that have excelled in promoting STEM engagement and education.

Connecting Education To Industry With The Red Arrows

The North East STEM Hub team recently visited RAF Waddington, Lincoln to conduct a series of videos with the Red Arrows, aimed at showcasing the wide-ranging opportunities that young people can access if they continue studying STEM subjects.

July: The Month Of Pink And Stem

The new Barbie film highlights women in high positions in STEM careers, demonstrating the gender gap that exists in the real world. 

Guided By Paula Mcmahon: My Volunteering Experience

Becoming a STEM Ambassador - Blog by Ethan Matuki-Nyambu, Newcastle University – ICE QUEST Scholar

The Network Gap

There is data to show an inequality in networking, showing women are less likely to build connections, and a weaker network means less access to opportunities. 

Stemfest 2023 Success

Over 50 North East businesses exhibited, demonstrating opportunities to explore future careers in STEM related industries including, Space, Technology (Cyber Security), Environment and Energy, and Manufacturing.

What’s In Store For Stemfest 2023

STEMFest 2023 is taking place at the VERTU Motors Arena in Newcastle on the 4th, 5th, and 6th July. The event is organised by the North East STEM Hub, delivered by RTC North.

Community Foundation Confirmed As Last Zone Supporter For Stemfest

STEMFest’s Technology zone welcomes The Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland as final zone supporter.

Wardley Primary Celebrates Two Seasons Of Excellence In Vex Robotics

For Gateshead based school, Wardley Primary, May brought an exciting trip to the USA as the schools robotics team qualified to represent the United Kingdom at the VEX Robotics World Championships.

International Guest Confirmed To Attend Stemfest

Flying into the North East from America, RTC North welcomes Jim Christensen as special guest to attend STEMFest this summer.  

Reece Foundation Confirmed Their Support For Manufacturing Zone At Stemfest

The Reece Foundation will be inspiring schoolchildren and highlighting potential careers in STEM subjects next month when it supports the manufacturing zone at STEMFest.

Simpson Group Supports Stemfest To Bring Exhibition Space To Life

Simpson Group are showing their support to STEMFest, providing stand out vinyl banners to bring the exhibition space to life for the 3,000 pupils across the north expected to attend.

10 North East Schools Set To Join The Ncsc Cyber First Programme

10 North East schools have been successful in their applications to join the NCSC Cyber First programme, joining another current 5 schools in the region.

Stemfest 2023 Welcomes Lockheed Martin As Latest Sponsor

The highly anticipated STEMFest 2023, set to inspire and connect over 3,000 schoolchildren to potential careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), has welcomed Lockheed Martin as its latest sponsor.

The Rise Of Female Applications In The North East For Nuffield Research Placements

Statistics have shown that this year there have been a greater number of female than male applications for Nuffield Research Placements (NRP).