Download The Big Bang Challenge
The Big Bang Challenge is free to access and designed for students aged 11 to 18.
Choose from a range of Challenge themes and help students develop STEM skills through engaging project work.
Who can take part?
The Big Bang Challenge is designed for young people aged 11 to 18 and can be used in classrooms, STEM clubs and enrichment settings.
Whether students are new to STEM project work or already have experience, the Challenge can support their learning. Resources can be adapted to suit a range of abilities and interests.
How it works
choose a Challenge theme
explore the question or problem
develop ideas and solutions
build your project
celebrate achievement
Students can complete a single Challenge or explore multiple themes throughout the year.
Continue the journey
The Big Bang Challenge is a great starting point for students interested in entering The Big Bang Competition.
Project work developed through The Challenge can help students build confidence before taking the next step.
The Big Bang Competition gave me the perfect platform to turn my curiosity into a project that could bring positive change.
— Student
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of all UK jobs are in engineering and technology
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of all job adverts are for roles in engineering and tech
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new jobs are needed to support the transition to net zero
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of young people prefer a technical or vocational route into engineering and tech careers
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