April

AI across the Secondary Curriculum 13 April and 14 April online course

Develop your confidence in making informed choices for AI tools in your professional practice, culmination in the completion of an action plan for embedding AI in your school.

This course introduces ways that AI can be embedded into the Curriculum for Wales in the secondary phase. Addressing aspects of the Digital Competence Framework, you will explore effective use of AI in and out of the classroom in ways that are relevant to the DCF. You will be clear on the implications for students, what constitutes AI and its safe implementation.

Through practical activities, resources and discussion, you will develop confidence in making informed choices for AI tools in your professional practice, culmination in the completion of an action plan for embedding AI in your school. More details and booking here 

AI across the Primary Curriculum 15 April and 29 April online course

Explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support the Digital Competence Framework (DCF) and Curriculum for Wales across primary Areas of Learning (AoLEs).

This course explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support the Digital Competence Framework (DCF) and Curriculum for Wales across primary Areas of Learning (AoLEs).

Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, learn how to plan for appropriate progression linked to DCF statements, and embed AI in ways that develop the four purposes - helping learners become ambitious and capable (through problem-solving and creativity), enterprising and creative (by using AI for innovation), ethical and informed (through responsible AI use), and healthy and confident (by promoting digital wellbeing and resilience). for more information and booking click here

Sorted with STEM 14 April 4pm  online

Can you design a robotic arm using lollypop sticks. Robotic arms are important machines that help people work on Earth as well as in space. This 30min workshop will provide an opportunity for teachers to learn how to carry out the activity. Resources and instruction sheets will be provided. Limited spaces available. To book click here

STEM Ambassadors: This is Me - Tuesday 14th April 2026 at 10:00

This is Me is a short, punchy presentation that STEM Ambassadors can develop to support their volunteering.This session will discuss what a This is Me presentation is, go through the process for developing your own and show you how to use it to streamline your volunteering and have a greater impact on young people.There will be the opportunity to ask questions too.

Book your place here

STEM Ambassadors: Tips and Tricks for Engaging Learners in the Classroom 15th April at 16:00pm

Discover some techniques for volunteering in schools and engaging learners within the classroom. This is a training session for STEM Ambassadors about how to engage learners in the classroom. We will discuss volunteering in schools and classrooms, techniques for engaging learners in the classroom, and safeguarding considerations. There will be the opportunity to ask questions too. Book your place here

Teaching Digital with Confidence: Bringing STEM Ambassador Expertise into Your Classroom 20 April  online

Join us to explore how the Teaching Digital with Confidence programme is strengthening practitioners’ digital and computing skills across Wales. This webinar will introduce the programme’s core aims and outline the professional learning offer which has been developed in line with the Curriculum for Wales and the Digital Competence Framework (DCF).

You’ll also discover how the programme supports schools in connecting with STEM Ambassadors to enrich classroom experiences. We’ll share the types of activities STEM Ambassadors can support, offer tips and advice on submitting a request through the dashboard, and provide insight into the support available from your local STEM Ambassador Hub. Register here

Sorted with STEM 21 April 4pm  online

An opportunity find out about activities that could be carried out during the Summer term linked to marine biology and beach . Join our STEM Ambassadors and receive a free pack of resources after the eventLimited spaces available. To book click here

STEM Ambassadors: How to Explain Your Job to an 8-year-old - Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 15:30.

Discover the best ways of breaking down a complicated job title into bite-sized chunks that young people can understand.It is so important that students know about a range of amazing careers that they can one day go into, but too often they are confused by the jargon and lack the knowledge required to understand what the job is. Come along to this training session and get some tips on how to help young people learn about the different things they can do in life and have a go at formulating your explanation of your own job. This 1-hour training session will take place on We look forward to seeing you there! Book your place here 

STEM Ambassadors: Research my job! A skills-based classroom session for 7–9-year-olds- Wednesday 22nd April 2026 at 10:00.

Discover a ready-made session that you can learn to deliver to introduce your job in an interactive way! Research my job is a ready-made classroom session that focuses on developing 3 key research skills in young people: observing, questioning and recording. The activity is suitable to run with 7–9-year-olds and the resources are already provided for you to adapt for your own career. This training will show you what the session involves[AS1.1], how to deliver it to a group of pupils, and the resources available to use. This is a training session for any STEM Ambassadors. No preparation is needed. Book your place here

Genomics Showcase 2026  23 April at Cardiff City Stadium.

Join us for the first in-person Genomics Showcase in Wales!    hosted by Genomics Partnership Wales -

Genomics – the study of a person’s entire DNA – is transforming medicine and healthcare. Come and be part of a dynamic day of discovery, learning, and inspiration, as Wales showcases some of the latest advances in this exciting area.

Whether you’re a patient, member of the public, health professional or researcher interested in this topic, this in-person event is a chance to explore how genomics is changing lives, share experiences, and connect with others in a welcoming space.  

Highlights will include:

• Informative and engaging talks and panel discussions
• Patient talks and lived experiences
• Exhibition stand and hands-on activities
• Virtual Reality
• Posters, pictures and poetry area  
• Networking and collaboration

Attendees will hear about cutting-edge research, how science is being applied in real-world situations, and how genomics is shaping the future of health and medicine in Wales and beyond.Book here

IOP Wales Forum  23 April 7pm

Join Teachers of Physics at this online forum to share ideas and resources that can enhance the teaching and learning of physics. At each meeting there will be a blend of short presentations and opportunities to discuss and ask questions. The aim of the Forum is to link teachers and students from across Wales and beyond providing them with opportunities to share ideas in a relaxed environment. you are welcome to attend just to listen, but you can also engage through the chat or even present your own ideas, we welcome your involvement. Places need to be booked and participants will be sent a link to join. Recently qualified teachers and students are especially welcome. Book here

Earth Day 22 April 2026

Earth Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action to tackle environmental challenges endangering our planet. This day is also a time to celebrate those who have done a lot to help the environment.

Over 193 countries celebrate Earth Day around the globe, with more people getting involved every year. In many places, Earth Day forms part of Earth Week - a period of climate awareness that includes activities and campaigns.

Earth Day is celebrated by more than a billion people annually? “Earth Day is widely recognized as the largest secular observance in the world, marked every year as a day of action to change human behaviour and create global, national and local policy change.”

More information  here

Get into BioScience University of South Wales 29 April 

This event offers a series of interactive talks and engaging lab or field-based workshops designed to give students valuable insight into the diverse opportunities available through degrees in Biology, Biomedical Science, Medical Sciences, and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Schools can choose an event aligned with the disciplines of any of these four courses, for example an ecology, biomedical or molecular biology focused event. We are equally happy to offer a tailored combination allowing the experience to be shaped around the interests and goals of their students. More information here 

Sorted with STEM 28 April 4pm  online

Making a battery - A simple, working battery can be made byplacing two different metals into mud,or salty water. Chemical reactions create a flow of electrons between the metals, generating small amounts of electricity to power small LEDs or digital clocks - learn more aobut how to run this activity in your classroom. To book click here

May 

Submarines, Sea Sounds & Smart Tech! (KS2/7-11) Friday, May 15 from 9:10 am to 9:50 Online

Have you ever wondered how we can find submarines deep under the ocean? How sound travels through water? How engineers use clever technology to “listen” to the sea?

In this free 45‑minute webinar, you and your KS2 pupils will meet Debbie, a Computing Ambassador and former systems engineer who spent her career using underwater sound to help detect submarines and design smart technology. From early coding with paper tape and punch cards to solving real‑world problems with modern systems engineering, Debbie will show how sound, science and smart tech come together beneath the waves.

After the presentation, pupils will have the chance to ask their own questions. These will be submitted through the webinar chat, and the host will select a range for Debbie to answer live. We'd recommend getting your pupils to think of some questions before the event!

This event is for students accompanied by their teacher(s). Book your place here

 World Bee Day 20 May 

World Bee Day is a global observance that highlights the vital role bees and other pollinators play in our ecosystem. This day raises awareness about the importance of pollinators, the threats they face, and their contribution to biodiversity, food security, and sustainable agriculture. It’s a call to action for individuals, communities, and governments to protect bees and their habitats for the health of our planet. The date commemorates the birthday of Anton Janša, a pioneer of modern beekeeping, and serves as a global reminder to appreciate and protect pollinators and their critical role in nature. more information and resorces here

June

AI Awareness Day 4th June 2026

AI Awareness Day is a nationwide day for schools, students, and parents to explore AI together.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming necessary in many areas of life, from healthcare to entertainment. This collection of resources support exploration of Artificial Intelligence for students aged 7 to 16.  

You can find out more about STEM Learning's courses and guidance, around the topic of AI here.

The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers FairNEC in Birmingham on 9 to 11 June 2026.

School groups are invited to join us to discover hands-on workshops, activities and exciting live shows. Discover STEM careers - meet scientists, engineers and technicians and ask questions. Discover exciting possibilities and connect to inspiring role models in STEM with the Big Bang. The Big Bang Fair brings science and engineering careers to life with hands-on activities and shows. Young inventors and experimenters, future game-changers and lifesavers all develop and shine in The Big Bang Competition. Big Bang at School helps teachers run their own inspiring STEM days.

Registration is now open! School groups can book free tickets today.

The Great Science Share for Schools 16th June  2026

Save the date! The University of Manchester has announced that the Great Science Share for Schools 2026 will take place on Tuesday the 16th of June! The Great Science Share for Schools is the award-winning campaign that invites 5-14-year-olds to share their own scientific questions and investigations, build skills, raise the profile of science in schools and communities, and inspire young people into science and engineering.

You can register and explore the GSSfS website today, so your students can investigate scientific questions with the Great Science Skills Starters and explore their own questions with the Great Science Enquiries and Ideas.

We’ll be sharing all of the updates and resources for GSSfS 2026 as they’re released.

Click to find out more

Insect Week 22 to 28 June 2026.

Insect Week encourages people of all ages to learn more about insects.The Royal Entomological Society organises the week, supported by a large number of partner organisations with interests in the science, natural history and conservation of insects.

Over one million species of insects have been described and named worldwide. There are more than 24,000 species in the UK alone and we can find insects in almost every habitat. They can be pollinators, predators, pests, parasites and prey and their study is an important part of conservation, food production, medicine and ecology.

Our website is designed to help you learn more about insects and other invertebrates from the people that study them. You’ll find everything you need to join in with the events and competitions during Insect Week.

July

Get into BioScience University of South Wales 1 July

This event offers a series of interactive talks and engaging lab or field-based workshops designed to give students valuable insight into the diverse opportunities available through degrees in Biology, Biomedical Science, Medical Sciences, and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Schools can choose an event aligned with the disciplines of any of these four courses, for example an ecology, biomedical or molecular biology focused event. We are equally happy to offer a tailored combination allowing the experience to be shaped around the interests and goals of their students. More information here

Technicians Summer Conference 03 July 2026 08:30 - 16:00
Clifton College in Bristol

We’re returning to Clifton College, Bristol for 2026 with a fantastic event for technicians of all levels. Workshops will include Microscale Favourites, Five-Minute Wonders, A Level Biology Practicals, and sessions on Lone Working and Team Building, with more to be announced in a programme designed by technicians, for technicians. For more information click here

DVLA Code Challenge 2026 Tuesday 7 July 2026.

 Schools are invited to attend the event at the Richard Ley Development Centre in Swansea, or online via the live stream. Building on 10 years of the DVLA STEM Programme, this hybrid event will celebrate our achievements and look towards the future, inspiring young learners to explore digital skills and career opportunities. More information is available here

November

Tomorrow's Engineers Week 2026  9 to 13 November.

Inspire your students with exciting engineering and technology careers during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week, an engaging annual event in school calendars. The week gives students an opportunity to spark ideas and consider how they could tackle local and global challenges in their future careers.

More information about events here