October

Biology Week - Celebrate the Biosciences with Biology Week, 7-11 October 2024

Innovation in biology will help us support all life on Earth now and in the coming decades. Biology Week celebrates and raises the profile of these achievements and the important work that bioscientists are doing.

We would love to see every biologist celebrate their work with events and activities that appeal to all audiences. Help us achieve our vision of a world that understands the true value of biology and how it can contribute to improving life for all.

Inspiration for Online Events

This year Biology Week will take place from Monday 7th to Friday 11th October. Explore our events calendar to see what's happening online or near you. If you want to plan an event during or around this week, you can download an event planning ideas guide for inspiration

Stellar Horizons Virtual Careers Fair- 7–11 October 2024.

ESERO-UK is excited to invite you to take part in our virtual careers fair taking place from 7–11 October 2024.

Stellar Horizons Virtual Careers Fair: Inspiring UK’s Next Generation of Space Innovators will allow young people from across the UK to find out more about the exciting future careers available to them in the UK space sector. It will serve to inspire and inform; supporting students to be better prepared for decisions regarding their future. This careers fair will help build Space Careers Capital for young people so they can make informed decisions about their futures. 

Biology Week: Molecular modelling, coral reef research, and studying wildlife from space online talk and Q&A Wednesday 9th October 2024, 15:30 to 16:30

The Royal Society of Biology (RSB) 2024 online STEM club talk will take place via Zoom on Wednesday 9th October 2024, 15:30 to 16:30. Book your free place in advance to have an opportunity to put your questions to the panel. Learn about Molecular modelling, coral reef research, and studying wildlife from space from scientists who work on these areas of science.

This event is open to everyone at any age and is part of the RSB’s annual Biology Week, 7th – 11th October 2024. More information about all Biology Week events and activities is available online. 

Colour of Chemistry online workshop for teachers 17 October 12.30pm 

This is a workshop to introduce a tried and tested Colour Chemistry workshop for KS2/3 for STEM Ambassadors to use with their local schools.The workshop duration will be 1 hour and is suitable for teachers and STEM AmbassadorsThis Colour of Chemistry workshop was developed by See Science thanks to funding by the Royal Society of Chemistry via their Chemists’ Community Fund. It has been successfully delivered in classrooms with pupils aged from 3 to 13 years old, as well as being a popular table-top activity at a large community event. We are now keen for schools across Wales and beyond to receive the workshop and we need STEM Ambassadors to help with that!The main activity is making paint and uses low cost, easy to source ingredients and equipment found in most classrooms. Join us as we demonstrate the activity and the accompanying resources. Those registering for this session will receive their own kit that they can use to deliver the workshop at their local school. To book go here 

Swansea Science Festival 2024 - Saturday 26th October & Sunday 27th October 2024 10am - 4pm.

Swansea University in partnership with the National Waterfront Museum is very excited to announce the return of the Swansea Science Festival for 2024, the largest festival of its kind in Wales!

Our highly anticipated family weekend will be held at the National Waterfront Museum on Saturday 26th October & Sunday 27th October 2024 10am - 4pm. And look out for further events the following week with our 'Science Festival Extras'. We are back with some special guests and a wide range of activities and events; there is something for everyone to enjoy! Get ready to join us as we take your minds on a journey of discovery. With exhibits and interactive activities along with sensational shows and hands-on science activities for all ages and levels of knowledge, you will experience science as never before!

Come along and unlock the limits of your imagination!

Join the fun

We would love to keep you updated with information about the festival To get access to this information and much more including science facts and competitions please sign up here.

November 2024

Chemistry Week (4–10 November)

Chemistry Week  is an annual celebration of the ways chemistry can change the world for the better. It’s a chance to inspire your students, and to show them that chemistry reaches further than their classroom.

This year’s theme is “chemistry is shaping the future”. Our resources make it easier than ever to get involved. And we’re celebrating the theme throughout the entire month of November, so you can join in whenever you’ve got time, whether that’s during Chemistry Week or beyond. More inforamtion here

Tomorrow'e Engineers Week 11-15 November

Tomorrow’s Engineers Week returns once again. The community campaign is all about showcasing modern engineering careers to young people, their teachers, parents and other influencers. But its success lies in the support it garners from professional engineering institutions, employers, educators, government departments, practitioners and thousands of individual engineering professionals. to find out how you can get involved go here

Protecting our Planet mission!  12 November 2024

This year, on 12 November, support Protecting Our Planet Day. #POP24 is full of climate discussions and activities, with a special focus on how we can protect our Earth – from space!  

Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) is the inspiring live-streamed event for schools brought to you by the UK Space Education Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency. 

Join us on Tuesday 12th November when a world full of experts and leading researchers - passionate people working to protect our planet from here on Earth and from space - pop into your classroom.

Register for POP24 and pop in and out of sessions across the day with your class or whole school.

March 2025

British Science Week 2025 7th - 16th of March

BSW 2025 will take place from the 7th to the 16th of March and the theme will be ‘Change & Adapt’. During the week, schools are encouraged to celebrate with STEM activities and events.Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics can all be linked to changes in nature, technology, space, and more. So if you’re looking to plan BSW projects in advance, there are plenty of subjects to choose from.

Learners could also focus on behaviour and the adaptations we could make to create positive changes for the population and planet.

Click here to learn more about British Science Week 2025 and how to apply for funding for future projects or events.

In Autumn, FREE BSW Taster Packs will be released with activities on this theme followed by complete Activity Packs in January. In the meantime, if you’re looking for inspiration you can download previous BSW Activity Packs or visit the CREST Awards website for resources and ideas.