April

Demystifying Semiconductors: Exploring the Technology behind modern Electronics. Wednesday 17 April. Bangor University

One-day events, during spring and summer 2024, for year 10, 11 & 12 students from secondary schools in Wales, to explore the world of electronics and demystify semiconductors. Schools or individual students can book their place at these events. During the day, participants will find out more about Electronics and studying the subject at university level. There will also be a ‘hands on’ introduction to microcontrollers, guided tours and opportunities to speak with current students & teaching staff.

Book your places here.

Airbus Career Advisors Day. Wednesday 17 April, 08:30 - 16:00. Broughton

Careers Advisors are cordially invited to spend the day at Airbus in Broughton.

They are offering you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of STEM careers within Airbus and discover more about the apprenticeships that they offer.

During the day you will hear first-hand experiences from some of their current apprentices and a variety of guest speakers.

There will also be a site-tour allowing you to see some of the innovative engineering that takes place at Broughton.

If you would like to attend please email colette.affaya@airbus.com by Friday 12th April. 

May 

SEMI Talent Forum 2024. Wednesday May 1st. Swansea University Great Hall

SEMI and Swansea University are hosting the SEMI Talent Forum 2024 event at Swansea University’s Great Hall on May 1st, 2024.

This is a major event for Schools, Colleges, Teachers and Universities, all about raising awareness of career opportunities in the semiconductor and related industries and emphasising the importance of talent pipeline development.  Swansea will host a special 1 hour fringe session for teachers and college lecturers, also on May 1st. This will include a tour of the CISM Fab.

Who should attend: 

Schools, Colleges, University students, Postgraduate students, Industry, anyone looking for a career change - Anyone with a passion for technology and sustainability, with a background in science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, electrical, environmental or computer engineering, but also in business administration, human resources and communications. There will be opportunities for the students to engage with the companies and also a “technology playground”, with some exciting interactive exhibits. There will be a poster competition and a drinks and networking session in Swansea University’s Great Hall Auditorium.

Details here. 

Primary Science Practical - Making Toothpaste. Monday 20 May, 3.45pm. Online

Bring a chemistry experiment into your primary classroom with this fun, simple practical activity.

We will demonstrate how easy it is to make your own toothpaste and will suggest how your pupils can investigate the product by testing whether or not the toothpaste works!

Making toothpaste can be a stand alone activity or we'll show you how it can be the beginning of your pupils' CREST Awards journey.

If you can't join on the day, register beforehand and receive a recording of the online session along with a great video from a dental STEM Ambassador giving ideas on how you can link the activity to learning about oral health.

Register here.

Science and the Senedd. Tuesday 21 May. Cardiff Bay.

The Royal Society of Chemistry's twentieth annual Science and the Senedd will be held at the Senedd and the Pierhead, Cardiff Bay, on Tuesday 21 May 2024.

This year’s theme will be based on The Green Economy.

This event is sponsored by David Rees MS, deputy presiding officer of the Senedd.

Science and the Senedd brings together the scientists, engineers and policymakers working to build a future for everyone. 

Details here.

National Numeracy Day. Wednesday 22 May

Join our community of schools and organisations in time for the big day on Wednesday 22nd May 2024 to celebrate the numbers we use in our everyday lives!

Whether you’re promoting numeracy in a school, at home, workplace or other organisation, when you sign up you will receive a toolkit with all the free materials you need to get involved and help the nation get on with numbers.

More information here

June

Great Science Share for Schools. June 11.

The award-winning campaign continuing to inspire 5-14 year olds to take the lead in asking, investigating and sharing scientific questions they care about with new audiences.

An inclusive, non-competitive and collaborative experience for all.

• Use the Great Science Skills Starters to upskill teachers and pupils to ask-investigate and share scientific questions 
• Be inspired by Great Science Ideas to inspire your pupils to start asking-investigating-sharing! 
• Use science days or special weeks, e.g. British Science Week in March 2024 to involve pupils deciding what questions they want to ask-investigate-share.

Registration is open all year which gives access to a wide array of resources to inspire your pupils into science and engineering. 

Details here.

The Big Bang Fair. 19 - 21 June. NEC Birmingham

The Big Bang Fair inspires the next generation with hands-on activities, experiments and workshops. The UK’s biggest celebration of STEM for young people returns on Wednesday 19 to Friday 21 June 2024 at The NEC in Birmingham.

Don't miss the incredible live stage shows at The Big Bang Fair! Back by popular demand, there are 2 interactive shows at The Big Bang Fair, taking you on an exciting journey through STEM. 

• The Royal Institution - Adventures in AI
• Medical Mavericks - The Human Guinea Pig Show

Details here.

Demystifying Semiconductors: Exploring the Technology behind modern Electronics. Monday 24 June. Cardiff Metropolitan University

One-day events, during spring and summer 2024, for year 10, 11 & 12 students from secondary schools in Wales, to explore the world of electronics and demystify semiconductors.

Schools or individual students can book their place at these events.

During the day, participants will find out more about Electronics and studying the subject at university level. There will also be a ‘hands on’ introduction to microcontrollers, guided tours and opportunities to speak with current students & teaching staff.

Book your place here.

July

Experimental extravaganza – South Wales. Tuesday 2 July, 9.30am–3.00pm, The College Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1AR

RSC Conference with IOP

We’re pleased to be joining forces once again to bring you our annual day conferences. Last year, you asked for more hands-on activities so this year RSC, IOP and a special guest will deliver three practical based workshops. 

You will have the opportunity to attend all the workshops, have time to network with colleagues from across the country and, of course, enjoy a lunch on us. 

To register for this event, sign in or register for an account on the RSC Education website here.

Experimental extravaganza – North Wales. Friday 5 July, 9.30am–3.00pm, Bangor University LL57 2PZ

RSC Conference with IOP

We’re pleased to be joining forces once again to bring you our annual day conferences. Last year, you asked for more hands-on activities so this year RSC, IOP and a special guest will deliver three practical based workshops. 

You will have the opportunity to attend all the workshops, have time to network with colleagues from across the country and, of course, enjoy a lunch on us. 

To register for this event, sign in or register for an account on the RSC Education website here.

Demystifying Semiconductors: Exploring the Technology behind modern Electronics.  Wednesday 3 July. University of South Wales (Pontypridd campus)

One-day events, during spring and summer 2024, for year 10, 11 & 12 students from secondary schools in Wales, to explore the world of electronics and demystify semiconductors.

Schools or individual students can book their place at these events.

During the day, participants will find out more about Electronics and studying the subject at university level. There will also be a ‘hands on’ introduction to microcontrollers, guided tours and opportunities to speak with current students & teaching staff.

Book your place here.

The  Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition. 3-5 July. London

Discover cutting-edge research and innovation at the Royal Society's unmissable Summer Science Exhibition, taking place from 2 – 7 July 2024, a free interactive experience open to everyone with a curious mind.

Visiting school groups will be able to explore the whole of the Exhibition between 3 – 5 July, alongside the visiting public. The content of the Exhibition is best suited to groups of STEM students aged 14+ at GCSE and A-level (or equivalent) who actively wish to pursue a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). During their visit, school groups will have the opportunity to talk directly with a wide range of researchers at 14 flagship exhibit stands and also engage with a variety of publicly accessible interactive activities and talks.

Details here.