Discover student STEM projects

Explore inspiring projects created by young people for The Big Bang Competition.

From healthcare and sustainability to robotics, artificial intelligence and space exploration, students across the UK are developing creative solutions to real-world challenges through STEM. The Project Gallery celebrates their achievements and showcases the breadth of ideas explored through The Big Bang Competition. 

Be inspired

Every project starts with a question, an idea or a problem to solve.

The project gallery is designed to inspire students and teachers by sharing examples of STEM project work from previous entrants. Whether you're looking for ideas for a classroom project, STEM club activity or Competition entry, you'll find a wide range of topics and approaches to explore.

Projects cover themes including:

• climate change and sustainability

• health and medicine

• artificial intelligence and digital technology

• engineering and design

• food and agriculture

• space and exploration

Thinking about entering?

The project gallery can help students understand what a STEM project might look like and how ideas can develop into successful Competition entries.

Projects don't need to be perfect, highly technical or fully developed. The Big Bang Competition celebrates curiosity, creativity and problem-solving, with projects of all sizes encouraged to take part.

Browse projects

Check out some of the amazing projects below and find out what inspired students, how they developed their ideas and what they learned through the project journey.