May 23, 2024
by C. Gillespie
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Here are the Funding and Festivals updates for May.
STEM Grants and Funding (May 2024)
List of Science & STEM Festivals (Updated May 2024)
May 20, 2024
by I. Menzies
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Dear colleagues
Education Scotland is delighted to be offering three exciting secondments for sciences and STEM.
If you have a passion for science and STEM learning then we’d love for you to join the team.
Visit our vacancies page to find out more about these roles: https://education.gov.scot/about-education-scotland/vacancies/ Please note: the STEM Nation Development Officer role is also now live on our vacancies page.
Closing date and interviews
May 6, 2024
by I. Menzies
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There were so many highlights to Education Scotland’s STEM Nation Expo event it is hard to know where to begin. The event, held on the 06 March 2024 in Glasgow City Chambers, brought together over 250 learners, teachers, practitioners and STEM partner organisations for a celebration of all that had been achieved through Scotland’s STEM Education and Training Strategy since it started in 2017. The event focussed on two of the main themes of the STEM Strategy – Connection and Inspiration.
Inspiration was provided aplenty by our Young STEM Leaders who kicked off the event with inspiring presentations of what STEM meant to them. Visitors also had the opportunity to meet and learn from many of our amazing STEM Nation Award schools and settings and also from schools, groups and organisations that had benefitted from some of the £4.6 million that had been distributed through Education Scotland’s STEM Grants Programme.
There were many valuable connections made too as the visitors interacted with over 25 leading science and STEM organisations, programmes and industry partners, including those developing cutting-edge technology to support Scotland’s space industry.
Learners were engrossed too by the hands-on STEM activities led throughout the day by RAiSE Officers and the staff from Science Ceilidh.
And supporting the event was Mr Graeme Dey, Minister for Higher Education and Further Education; and Minister for Veterans, and also Dallas Campbell, TV presenter, podcast host, actor and BIG STEM enthusiast.
We had so much fun we’re hoping to do it again in 2025! Watch this space.
If you missed out on the fun then don’t worry. You can catch up on the excitement in a number of ways:
2. Watch the videos of the presentations, exhibitors and message of support: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2doW68jk7MQJrZf8AqMWQH3jPlaFr7ln
3. Visit the Padlet with links to all the exhibitors and resources shared on the day: https://bit.ly/4drSGHx
And if you want support for your own STEM journey then register now for Education Scotland’s STEM Nation Award Programme to access resources, support and to allow us to celebrate your success on a national stage! You never know – you may be invited to showcase your practice next year! Find out more about our STEM Nation Award Programme at:
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/stemnation-awards/
The award programme is open to ELC, primary, ASN, secondary and CLD settings.
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MARCH 06: during an Education Scotland STEM Nation Expo Event at Glasgow City Chambers, on March 06, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
April 9, 2024
by Hazel Gardner
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The regular drop-in sessions take place during morning and afternoon slots to suit the needs of practitioners working in different sectors.
The 30 minute sessions will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, which you can join using a Glow or non-Glow account.
There is no requirement to attend the full session – please feel free to register, drop-in to ask your question and then use the remainder of the time to work on your application… or grab a cuppa before your learners return!
Full details about these sessions will be available on the Education Scotland Events page in due course. The Microsoft Teams link will be shared with you after you have registered for tickets on Eventbrite using the links below:
In order to receive feedback on your application before the summer break we are asking for evidence to be uploaded by 10 May 2024. The April drop-in sessions will be the last ones before the May deadline. The May and June drop-in sessions will be particularly useful for practitioners new to the programme or those who are collating evidence for submission next term.
Further support is also available from our team of STEM Education Officers. Please contact us at the email below and we will be happy to arrange a time to call or meet with you: STEM@educationscotland.gov.scot
March 12, 2024
by Ian Stewart
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The STEM Team are excited to share the updates for March.
STEM Grants and Funding (March Update):
List of STEM & Science Festivals (March update):
February 2, 2024
by C. Gillespie
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Welcome to the STEM planner. Keep reading to find out more about exciting STEM developments across Scotland. Please feel free to share this planner with colleagues and school partners.
Register for the series of face-to-face events for Science and STEM organised by Education Scotland.
Unleashing Primary STEM Events Programme
Target audience: Primary teachers looking for practical examples to implement STEM in their classroom and make connections across the curriculum. STEM novice or expert, it doesn’t matter, there’s something for all!
What to expect – workshops and input
The following provides a flavour of some of the workshops and input running across the events. Note: the workshops on offer at each event will vary.
Edinburgh
Details: 0945 – 1500 Monday 26 February, Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh
Glasgow
Details: 0945 – 1500 Thursday 29 February, Mercure Hotel, Glasgow G1 1DQ * Note: NEW Venue
Dumfries
Details: 0945 – 1500 Friday 01 March, The Bridge, Dumfries DG2 9AW
Moray
Details: 0945 – 1500 Wednesday 13 March, Kinloss Primary, Moray IV36 3SX
Reimagining the BGE sciences curriculum (ELC, primary, secondary, ASN)
Target audience: For practitioners from primary, ELC, ASN and secondary sectors.
Stirling
Details: 0930 – 1500 Thurs 14 March 2024 – Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling FK8 1DU. * Note: NEW Venue
STEM Nation EXPO event for learners and practitioners: Celebrating Success, Inspiring Innovation
Glasgow
Target audience: Practitioners and learners from primary, ELC, ASN, secondary and CLD sectors
Details: 1000 – 1400 Wednesday 06 March, Glasgow City Chambers, Glasgow G2 1DU
Purpose: This event will be a showcase and celebration of STEM Learning in Scotland and is for both learners and practitioners. This is a fantastic opportunity for practitioners and young people to connect with award-winning STEM Nation schools, settings and groups and a host of dynamic partners who can support STEM learning in your settings. Find out about exciting and innovating practice in STEM. Learn about the support from a wide range of inspiring partner organisations, including Young STEM Leader programme and STEM Ambassadors, and take away loads of ideas and inspiration!
Raising attainment in BGE sciences – Secondary
Target audience: Secondary science teachers
Edinburgh
Details: 0930 – 1500 Thursday 22 February 2024 – COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh EH12 5BH
More details about these events are available here and also our national STEM events calendar
We’re looking forward to connecting with practitioners and teachers across Scotland over the coming months. Please email us at stem@educationscotland.gov.scot if you have any questions.
Take a look at our Events Calendar with STEM & Learning for Sustainability professional learning opportunities, networks for dialogue & sharing practice & events from various STEM partners. Also includes professional learning from Education Scotland.
The purpose of the resource is to support learning, teaching and assessment of technologies in primary schools. This resource has been developed through the RAiSE Programme with support from Education Scotland and Scottish Government. Raising Aspirations in Science/STEM Education (RAiSE) is a programme of Education Scotland in partnership with The Wood Foundation, Scottish Government and participating local authorities which enhances the delivery of STEM education in primary schools.
This resource supports planning for technologies around the Experiences and Outcomes from Early to Second Level. These activities and approaches should be viewed as useful starting points and suggestions and they are in no way prescriptive.
The resource is organised in two ways – by curricular organiser or by Level.
Find out more and access the Technologies Planning Resource here.
Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) empowers primary school practitioners with the confidence, skills, and networks to develop and deliver engaging and motivating STEM learning experiences.
The work of the RAiSE programme is aligned to the STEM Education and Training Strategy and the Developing the Young Workforce Programme. It aims to raise attainment and achievement in primary science and STEM, and tackle inequity and inequality in learners’ experiences and outcomes.
RAiSE is a programme of Education Scotland, The Wood Foundation, Scottish Government and participating local authorities. It has engaged with 27/32 of Scotland’s local authorities. The programme was established in 2016 as a pilot programme and was then extended nationally.
Participating local authorities are provided with funding to recruit a dedicated Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO). The role of the PSDO is to lead and co-ordinate high-quality professional learning and to support practitioner planning, networking, and collaboration.
Find out more and access RAiSE resources here.
Sign up for this FREE professional learning event for educators and learn about Scotland’s STEM jobs revolution!
3.45pm to 6pm on Monday 18 March 2024, Glasgow Science Centre
Who should attend: All educators who want to prepare their learners for the rapidly changing world of work in Scotland, helping them access innovative, rewarding and exciting careers in STEM (Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics) sectors.
Why attend?
Scotland’s economy is transforming rapidly and there is an increasing demand for a skilled workforce to enable this transition to take place. Research shows that educators have a pivotal role to play in equipping learners with the skills for learning, life and work and promoting relevant pathways to learners, parents and carers. This professional learning event has been designed for Scotland’s educators to help them excite and inspire our children and young people about their future career opportunities.
Funded by the Scottish Government and proudly supported by Education Scotland, NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland), Skills Development Scotland and the Glasgow Science Centre.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of inspiring the next generation of Scotland’s innovative workforce.
Visit Education Scotland’s STEM Careers page to find out more about the STEM careers across a range of sectors.
SSERC is excited to launch its latest Enthuse Partnership offering 20 primary schools across Scotland an opportunity to engage with a programme of practical based Space related activities at no cost to you or your setting.
So, what you are committing to and what is expected?
Applications close 29 February more details here
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 4-8 March
STEM Nation Expo 6 March
International Women’s Day 8 March
Making Scotland’s Future 18 March
February 1, 2024
by Ian Stewart
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The STEM Team are pleased to share the updated lists:
The Crest Award – Engage Grant has a closing date of 6th February.
The Ernest Cook Trust – Outdoor Essentials Grant has relaunched with £500 for primary and special needs schools and £1000 for secondary schools. The fund is for school grounds improvements, transport costs to Outdoor Learning venues or outdoor clothing.
2024 is looking to be another exciting year with many activities taking please.
Both Dundee Science Festival and TechFest have confirmed dates and finalising schedules.
January 15, 2024
by I. Menzies
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We are delighted to invite teachers and practitioners to register for the series of face-to-face events being organised by Education Scotland to Unleash STEM Learning in the Primary Classroom.
Register now! The events are FREE to attend.
Target audience: Primary teachers looking for practical examples to implement STEM in their classroom and make connections across the curriculum. STEM novice or expert, it doesn’t matter, there’s something for all!
Purpose: You’ll recognise the moment when you unleash the power of STEM in the primary classroom. It could be the biggest Wow! moment a learner has ever experienced (like seeing a wee beastie super close up through a microscope) or the quizzical and curious looks when something unexplained has happened and learners are staring in disbelief and wonder. Your class may be literally buzzing and full of high excitement or uneasily quiet because learners are completely and utterly engrossed in their learning. Come and join us for a stimulating day of hands-on STEM learning, designed in as a direct response to requests from primary teachers across Scotland. Take away great ideas to use with your learners and make the most of the opportunity to connect with other teachers and partners who can help you unleash the power of STEM.
What to expect – workshops and input
The following provides a flavour of some of the workshops and input running across the events. Note: the workshops on offer at each event will vary.
Unleashing Primary STEM Events Programme
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Location: Dundee
Location: Edinburgh
Location: Glasgow
Location: Dumfries
Location: Moray
That’s not ALL! We have other great events for primary teacher and other sectors!
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Reimagining the BGE sciences curriculum
Target audience: These events are for practitioners from primary and also ELC, ASN and secondary sectors.
Purpose: Scotland will experience a STEM job revolution in the next few years as our nation transitions to Net Zero and seeks to excel in areas such as robotics, artificial intelligence, life sciences, space sector and advanced manufacturing, amongst others. How is our sciences curriculum, learning and teaching preparing learners (aged 3-15 years) for this exciting opportunity? How can innovative approaches and pedagogies, including interdisciplinary learning and project-based learning, prepare learners for an increasingly technical and rapidly changing world? These events will provide attendees with a valuable and stimulating opportunity to engage with practitioners from other sectors to look at the whole journey from a learner perspective to help reimagine the teaching of sciences within their settings, ASGs and clusters. If you like to connect with others, learn about new approaches and dream big then these events are for you!
Location: Aberdeen
Location: Stirling
And here are details about the biggies…
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Making Scotland’s Future – Engineering Careers Event for Practitioners
Target audience: All primary, secondary, ELC and CLD practitioners who want to prepare their learners for the rapidly changing world of work and innovative STEM career pathways
Details: 1545 to 1800 on Monday 22 January – Glasgow Science Centre, Glasgow G51 1EA
Purpose: Scotland’s economy is transforming rapidly in the coming years and there is an increasing and urgent demand for a skilled workforce to enable this transition to take place. Research shows that educators have a pivotal role to play in equipping learners with the skills for learning, life and work and promoting relevant pathways to learners, parents and carers. This professional learning event has been designed for Scotland’s educators to help them excite and inspire our children and young people about their future career opportunities.
Book: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscevents/1060614
STEM Nation EXPO event for learners and practitioners: Celebrating Success, Inspiring Innovation
Target audience: Practitioners and learners from ELC, ASN, primary, secondary and CLD sectors
Details: 1000 – 1400 on Wednesday 06 March, Glasgow City Chambers, Glasgow G2 1DU
Purpose: This event will be a showcase and celebration of STEM Learning in Scotland and is for both learners and practitioners. This is a fantastic opportunity for practitioners and young people to connect with award-winning STEM Nation schools, settings and groups and a host of dynamic partners that can support STEM learning in your settings. Find out about exciting and innovating practice in STEM. Learn about the support from a wide range of inspiring partner organisations, including Young STEM Leader programme and STEM Ambassadors, and take away loads of ideas and inspiration!
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Details of these events are also available on our national STEM events calendar: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/events-calendar-2/
We’re very much looking forward to connecting with practitioners and teachers across Scotland over the coming months. Please email us at stem@educationscotland.gov.scot if you have any questions.
December 21, 2023
by I. Menzies
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Sign up for this FREE professional learning event for educators and learn about Scotland’s STEM jobs revolution!
3.45pm to 6pm on Monday 22 January 2024, Glasgow Science Centre
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscevents/1060614
Who should attend: All educators who want to prepare their learners for the rapidly changing world of work in Scotland, helping them access innovative, rewarding and exciting careers in STEM (Sciences, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics) sectors. This includes secondary, primary and early learning and childcare practitioners, college and university staff, CLD and STEM partner organisations.
Why attend?
Scotland’s economy is transforming rapidly in the coming years and there is an increasing and urgent demand for a skilled workforce to enable this transition to take place. Research shows that educators have a pivotal role to play in equipping learners with the skills for learning, life and work and promoting relevant pathways to learners, parents and carers. This professional learning event has been designed for Scotland’s educators to help them excite and inspire our children and young people about their future career opportunities.
Did you know?
What to expect from the event
Join us to explore the boundless opportunities within the dynamic engineering and manufacturing sectors in Scotland. Learn from industry experts and engage in enlightening conversations and hands-on activities to gain a comprehensive understanding of the ever-evolving landscape in these industries. Connect with leaders in the field and participate in a panel discussion featuring representation from a range of sectors and experiences. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet over 40 organisations from across industry, academia and other partners exhibiting including: National Robotarium, Powering Futures, Skyrora, Babcock, Institute of Physics, Morrison Construction and many more…
This event is funded by the Scottish Government and proudly supported by Education Scotland, NMIS (National Manufacturing Institute Scotland), Skills Development Scotland, and the Glasgow Science Centre.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be at the forefront of inspiring the next generation of Scotland’s innovative workforce.
Register for FREE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gscevents/1060614
Visit Education Scotland’s STEM Careers page to find out more about the STEM careers across a range of sectors: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/stem-careers/
December 4, 2023
by Ian Stewart
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Pleased to share the last updates of 2023, next update in 2024!
STEM Grants and Funding (December 2023)
The #AndSheCycles Funding has been relaunched for schools and youth groups in Scotland (Closing Date – 21 Dec 2023).
This fund is open to groups of young women such as guide groups, school groups and youth groups. The funding is available to help these groups develop and implement plans to help break down the barriers young women face when choosing to cycle. Up to £2000 per group could be available to help purchase necessary equipment to help support more young women cycling. Previous applicants have secured funding for: bikes, helmets, bike pump station, secure
bike storage.
List of Science & STEM Festivals (Updated December 2023)
A variety of dates for festivals in 2024 have been added.
The Dundee Science Festival is taking place in February 2024 and Edinburgh Science Festival in March/April 2024.
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