Our programmes

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We want all young people to get a chance to get hands-on with STEM, to meet and learn about people working in science and engineering careers. 

We offer inspiring, curriculum-linked programmes for schools that do that. They also offer opportunities to understand the diverse range of career opportunities available in STEM. Students learn just how many different areas it covers – from climate change and health to music and games. 

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Our programmes

 

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Tomorrow's Engineers Week

Inspire your students with exciting engineering and technology careers during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, taking place from 11 to 15 November 2024.

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Climate Schools Programme

Empower your students to explore innovative solutions to tackling climate change and discover brand-new skills in English, science and geography.

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The Big Bang Competition

Inspire students to bring their ideas to life with The Big Bang Competition. Got a class who love solving problems? Enter a STEM project with your students. 

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The Big Bang Fair

Unlock your students’ passion for STEM with a school trip that’s out-of-this-world. Join in at The Big Bang Fair for hands-on activities, STEM careers inspiration and exciting live shows.  

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Big Bang at School

Get everything you need to host host an exciting day filled with amazing science and engineering activities, workshops and more.  

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Neon

Neon is a website that brings future STEM careers to life. Discover quality-assured activities, experiences, inspiring case studies and career information. 

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Energy Quest

Energy Quest is a curriculum aligned science lesson for 11 to 13 year olds which introduce students to the concept of 'acting like an engineer’. Students work in teams and use problem solving skills and their science knowledge.

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How we make a difference

Our careers resources and programmes help students see they could have a career in STEM and show them the career pathways. They help teachers and careers advisers inform and inspire students, introducing them to role models they can really relate to. We try to make life a bit easier for schools and we offer everything we do free of charge. Plus we work with educators so what we offer really works for you and your students.

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Funding for schools

We want more young people to start thinking about a possible future in STEM. So, we offer bursaries to help inspire students who don’t necessarily already have a passion for science or engineering. We particularly hope this funding will help engage young people from groups underrepresented in engineering.

Funding for schools