Happy 2009 to you all, I hope you have all settled back into the office after the Christmas break.  I thought I’d up-date you on some of the key activities taking place over the next couple of weeks. The full report can be seen at SpecialEssays.com.

1. You’re invited to the first online STEM presentation…
The first Teleconference call for the New Year - Progression and Careers: An Introduction to 'Your Future East Midlands' is taking place on Tuesday 27th January (10.30-11.30am).  This session will introduce a new format of Teleconferencing for 2009 - rather than the usual discussion led meetings, participants will get the opportunity to log-in and listen to an online power point presentation.  The meeting will finish with the opportunity for participants to ask the guest speakers any questions.

Title: Progression and Careers: An Introduction to 'Your Future East Midlands'
Date: Tuesday 27th January 2009
Time: 10.30-11.30 am
Guest Speakers: Neil Raven and Carla Herbert, Aimhigher in the East Midlands
Book Now! Please e-mail  to confirm your place

2. National Science and Engineering Week – 6-15th March 2009
Each year National Science and Engineering Week has a theme. This year it is 'Change'. This fits with Darwin200 and the International Year of Astronomy, both happening in 2009.  Find out more about National Science and Engineering Week here.

3. Keep up-to-date with all things STEM
Keep up to date with STEM related news and events in 2009 with the news and events section of the website.  Please forward any press releases or news items for the news section, events and blogs – the best blogs are selected for the monthly newsletter, a great way to reach the 300+ partners.  For more information, e-mail .