The desirability of engineering as a career among 7 to 11 year-olds has been boosted by 35% among those aware of the government’s Year of Engineering campaign.

The government competition is for pupils to develop technology to help with the challenges of the future, such as air pollution.

Kidzania

Getting children engaged in technical subjects from an early age is one way to improve the STEM skills gap. Our expert panel from KidZania London discuss

The government's ‘Eco Innovators’ competition calls on students to submit creative designs for public electric vehicle chargepoints.

Demand for data scientists and data engineers has more than tripled over five years (+231%), according to a new Royal Society report.

Professor Helen Rogers

Helen Rogers and Lewie Graham from NMiTE examine why there is a shortage of females studying STEM subjects and entering STEM-related careers

A survey of around 550 science technicians finds that budget cuts are preventing the purchase of basic equipment and holding pupils back from developing vital skills.

The £8.2m Trio Sci Cymru project has been established with EU funding and £2.5m from the Welsh Government’s National Science Academy.

The new learning tool, known as ‘the interactive cube’, was developed by Leicestershire County Council's Superfast Leicestershire team to broaden the knowledge of youngsters around STEM.

A new report from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) suggests that teachers can harness common scientific misconceptions to improve pupils’ learning.

Young mentors will receive training, as well as access to STEM experts for learning and support during their time as a mentor.

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