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East Midlands science educators debate careers of the future
13 May 2009
“There is a real urgent need to ensure we have enough scientists and engineers to help solve the global challenges we are facing,” said Pat Morton, National Project Manager for the Government’s new careers project - STEM Subject Choice and Careers as she addressed the fourth emda-funded East Midlands STEM Partnership Forum on Wednesday 29 April 2009. “Young people are often unaware of the breadth of careers available that can lead from science and maths. We need them to be aware that maths and science can open doors, widen prospects and help survival of the planet! The STEM careers campaign aims to bring everyone together to maximise our impact.”
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Science media workshop for the YouTube generation
05 May 2009
A love of the media and a passion for science are driving more and more of the region’s students to sign-up to join the emda-funded STEM Student Journalists project as novice reporters. From blogs to Twitter, Facebook to YouTube, the region’s 11 – 22 year olds are being encouraged to tell everyone that science is cool, relevant to everyday life and can lead to a great career.
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Advanced Diploma delay announced
21 Apr 2009
The introduction of one of the government's new Diploma qualifications for England has been delayed by a year.
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East Midlands science educators debate careers of the future
16 Apr 2009
Science or the City? Are students more likely to opt for promising careers in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) over the appeal of rewards in City jobs? Just one of the themes likely to crop-up as leading science educators and careers professionals meet in Loughborough for the fourth East Midlands STEM Partnership Forum on Wednesday 29 April 2009.
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Space Academy – Space School UK Competition
14 Apr 2009
GCSE and A Level students could win a fully funded place on the Space School UK programme at the University of Leicester. The UK’s first Space Academy, based at the National Space Centre, is offering 35 students from the East Midlands the opportunity to have a summer that really is “out of this world”.
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City and Guilds on the look out for superstars!
09 Apr 2009
Are you waving the flag for female engineers everywhere? City & Guilds are looking for superstar case studies that can be used in the media, on the City & Guilds website, and corporate/non-corporate publications.
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Council debates the image of science in the media
07 Apr 2009
The role of science and innovation in the media was debated by council members and students from Nottingham Trent and Lincoln Universities at the East Midlands Innovation Council meeting, which took place recently at East Midlands Development Agency (emda).
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NESTA FameLab is back!
07 Apr 2009