Among innovation platforms, hackathons are by far the ones gaining more ground. It all started in the early 2000s, when tech companies launched hackathons to develop new software. Deriving from the words ‘marathon’ and ‘hacking’, such a “marathon for hackers”, is a phenomenon that nowadays transcends computing but applies to every area of human knowledge. […]
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Within our #1MillintoSTEM podcast campaign we talked about starting a career in Science through a lab scientist apprenticeship. Among all vocational pathways, there’s an incredibleuptake on STEM apprenticeships in real-world projects involving industry cutting-edgetechnologies. Nowadays, apprentices form an important part of workforce planning across arange of levels and programmes in non-traditional areas, like digital marketing
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Robotics! A word that lights up the imagination of every curious young mind fascinated by STEM.For many, it seems like a realm reserved for adults with lab coats and grey beards—a high-tech world out of reach for the young. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. With curiosity, creativity, and determination, anyone—no matter their
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What do Statistics, Paramedic Science, and Astronomy have in common? Well, they are all part of the STEM disciplines, namely, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Since the acronym was coined in the early ‘90s, the popularity of STEM as an educational curriculum has increased enormously. Schools now teach data-driven syllabuses and offer practice-based workshops aimed
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We are looking for volunteers to mentor students at our Enfield Chemistry Hackathon, running in 2025.As a mentor, you will work with students to develop innovative sustainability solutions. Why volunteer as a mentor? Inspire Future Thinkers: Help students connect STEM to real-world sustainability challenges.Shape Creative Problem-Solvers: Guide students in developing critical thinking and innovative approaches.Make
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Volunteers needed! We are looking for volunteers to mentor students at our Enfield Chemistry Hackathon, running in 2025.As a mentor, you will work with students to develop innovative sustainability solutions. Why volunteer as a mentor? Inspire Future Thinkers: Help students connect STEM to real-world sustainability challenges.Shape Creative Problem-Solvers: Guide students in developing critical thinking and
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With over 3000 students in attendance, 260 local volunteers, 50 exhibitors who were young innovators,100 teachers, 4 top performers and a keynote speech delivered by the Vice President of Sierra Leone, the STEM Social Conference turned out to be a huge success. Relive the event here.
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STEM Social Ghana Conference, is all about inspiring students, and providing them with the tools to connect them with STEM! Find the unique stories, career opportunities, breakthroughs and “How to” advice shared by many amazing industry speakers here!
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Our first-ever virtual STEM Social Summit focused on providing students and fresh graduates with tips on how to get into the STEM industry, mainly Technology, Financial Services, E-commerce, Entertainment and Aerospace. Check out the insight from our 16 guest speakers here!
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We\’re excited to announce the launch of eight STEM Hackathons across Leicestershire, in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry! These FREE, action-packed events are designed to ignite student creativity, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster teamwork as they tackle real-world STEM challenges while working on projects that could shape the future of science and sustainability.
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