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Sensational Science
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Tuesday 1 July, University of South Wales, CF37 4BD
Friday 4 July 9.30am–3.30pm -Bangor Univeristy, Normal Site,  Bangor LL57 2PZ

The RSC  are pleased to be joining forces with IOP once again, to bring you our annual day conference. Last year, you said you really valued the range of practical activities, the cross-curriculum links and the advice on incorporating a range of skills into lessons. So, this year we want to inspire you with even more hands-on activities that will be delivered by a team of passionate facilitators. You will have the opportunity to attend all the workshops, have a tour of the campus, time to network with colleagues from across the region and of, course, enjoy a lunch on us.It is going to be great day filled with lots of sensational science. Book here for South Walesn and book  here for Bangor



Energy Quest
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Energy Quest is back - Put students at the heart of the action with Energy Quest

Designed for secondary students aged 11 to 14, this free interactive workshop embeds learning about energy sources and energy transfer, and sees students put themselves in the shoes of engineers to design a solution to power a mobile phone.They are challenged to save the day as they meet real engineers and are supported to explore their own skills sets as they learn to use the engineering design process.

 

Sound like fun? It's more than that. Energy Quest is:

-          Curriculum linked, covering energy sources and energy transfer

-          An easy way to deliver real world context STEM 

-          A way to develop aspirations, teamworking and resilience

-          Inspirational and a brilliant opportunity to introduce students to relatable role models
Energy Quest is a 2-hour workshop, which can be delivered twice in one day at your school by a trained facilitator. Delivery will also include teacher CPD
It can be requested for a group of up to 30 students.Please email to book or for more information. You can find the Energy Quest website  here

 

Wwelsh Language CREST Discovery Day
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The challenge

Students work in groups to solve a STEM challenge, or challenges, with minimal adult intervention. Then students present their work. 

The outcome 

Students develop team-work and hands-on investigative skills. After successfully completing the project, students receive a personalised certificate. 

Project submission 

Upload key information via our online platform. Instructions on how to create and manage projects is available on our Help Centre. Assessment 

Discovery Awards are assessed by a teacher or group leader, usually at the end of the day.

You can find more details of the challenge, dates, and application form in the attached PDF.

 

For more information, please reply to this email, or email our challenge leadership: STEM@Raytheon.co.uk

 

To apply, please:

  1. Digitally complete page 3 of the attached PDF form (it has fields you can fill out)
  2. Save and rename the file with your school/group name.
  3. Send the application form to: stem.norss@raytheon.co.uk

 

Application Deadline: Friday 11th April 2025





Volunteers’ Week Monday 2nd – Sunday 8th June.
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Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers.Launched in 1984, this initiative has been running for over 40 years, providing organisations and communities a platform to thank current and past volunteers for their invaluable efforts.

The campaign highlights the diversity and unity of volunteer work across the UK. In its 40th year, the campaign underwent a rebrand, introducing a vibrant identity to inspire continued engagement.


Volunteers’ Week fosters connections between national organisations and grassroots groups, celebrating the spirit of volunteering that enriches communities each year. More information here

Apply to take part in the IET Faraday® Challenge Days 2025/26 season
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This annual competition consists of free, STEM activity days that introduce students to engineering, inspire them to consider engineering as a career and help to develop their practical and employability skills, including team-working, problem-solving and creative thinking.

The Challenge Day is designed to be cross-curricular covering science, technology, engineering and maths.

Each Challenge Day gives six teams of six students, aged 12 to 13 years (England and Wales Year 8, Scotland S1/S2, Northern Ireland Year 9), the opportunity to research, design and make prototype solutions to real-world engineering problems.

Through our charitable section, and funding from external supporters, we’re able to provide IET Faraday® Challenge Days free-of-charge to UK schools. Apply now