Bursary scheme for trainee teachers in Stem subjects extended
A bursary scheme aimed at encouraging people to train as secondary school teachers in certain science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) subjects is to be extended.
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North-east STEM case studies to be showcased at event
A series of community learning case studies from the north-east are to be showcased at an upcoming STEM event.
Aberdeen Science Centre to hold virtual sleepover event
An Aberdeen science centre is to host an online sleepover event.
Aberdeen Science Centre outreach programme broadcasts STEM knowledge to the highlands
Aberdeen Science Centre’s Highlands and Islands outreach programme is talking to the airwaves to raise awareness about STEM-related career choices in the Highlands.
Online event on algorithms to take place as part of STEM festival
An online event focusing on algorithms is to take place as part of a north-east STEM festival.
North-east STEM festival to host engaging digital presentations
A popular north-east STEM festival is to host two presentations examining once-common diseases and how sleep can boost your overall health.
North-east STEM festival goes virtual with planned live dive show from aquarium
A popular north-east STEM festival is to take place online this year for the first time in its 27-year history.
North-east students and graduates invited to participate in careers event
Students and graduates seeking work in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic are being invited to participate in an online event.
Aberdeen Science Centre to launch summer programme of online fun
Aberdeen Science Centre is set to launch its summer programme online on Friday, with a wide variety of experiments and activities for youngsters to enjoy while staying at home.
Aberdeen Science Centre appeals for memories ahead of reopening
Aberdeen Science Centre is appealing for people to help create a virtual memories board.
Pupils to have chance to meet astronaut Tim Peake during Aberdeen visit
Secondary school pupils are being offered the chance to meet astronaut Tim Peake when he visits Robert Gordon University next year.
North-east schools take part in low-carbon design competition
Pupils from across the north-east have taken part in a competition to design low-carbon solutions for the oil and gas industry.
£287,000 funding boost for Aberdeen Science Centre plans
Aberdeen Science Centre has received a six-figure funding boost from the Scottish Government.
Youngsters helping create new science lessons for north-east pupils
Schoolchildren in the north-east are helping younger pupils in a bid to secure a science award.
North-east pupils learn about future careers in energy industry
North-east youngsters have been learning about future career paths in the energy industry.
New science exhibition sheds light on mass of blood vessels in human body
A new science exhibition in Northern Ireland has detailed some of the 100,000 kilometres of blood vessels in the human body.
North-east pupils triumph in STEM competition
Pupils from north-east schools have triumphed in this year’s Stem in the Pipeline competition.
North-east school launches STEM hub
The launch of a new science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) hub is aimed at encouraging pupils to take up careers with renewables.
North-east pupils in ‘oil field’ challenge
Secondary pupils in the north-east will take part in a STEM challenge (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) over the coming months.
Go ahead for science hub at north-east university
Plans to build a new £35 million science teaching hub have been given the go-ahead.
Black Panther’s Letitia Wright joins drive to encourage girls in STEM subjects
Black Panther star Letitia Wright has joined forces with oil and gas firm Shell to inspire more girls to enter Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) careers.
Aberdeen student teams up with Hollywood star to encourage more girls into science-based careers
An Aberdeen student has teamed up with a Hollywood star to encourage more young people to get involved with careers in science.
Watch: North-east school kids race homemade electric soapbox karts
School pupils from across the north-east drove spectators wild at a soapbox car event.
Aberdeen pupils shortlisted for national science award
Pupils from an Aberdeen secondary school have been recognised after being shortlisted in a national science competition.
Scientists are battling stereotypical depictions of themselves with #StillAScientist
A hashtag campaign is showing the world that scientists are as diverse as the fields they study.
North-east pupils recognised for hard work at Student of the Year UK awards
Two north-east pupils have scooped awards at a national competition.
North-east pupils use science, robots and computer know-how to help beat the goalie
Schoolchildren in the North-east have been using robots and computer code to solve a sporting problem.
This 18-inch doll wants to inspire the next generation of space explorers
A doll which Nasa helped create as a way to inspire young girls to learn about science and space is now available to buy in the US.
Teacher shortages force school to drop subjects with pupils left to travel for classes
A teaching crisis is forcing pupils to drop classes in key subjects, while others are having to travel to different schools to pick up vital grades.
‘More needs to be done to help youngsters into STEM careers’
More should be done to encourage young people into careers in science, technology, engineering and maths, according to a former apprentice.