STEM Nation Award Evidence Submissions

  • September 23, 2025

The window for STEM Nation Award applications is currently open. We invite applications from all registered settings in ELC, primary school, secondary school and CLD sectors. If you haven’t already done so, please use this link to register. In order to receive feedback by the end of next term, element evidence must be submitted by Friday 10 October 2025. Any evidence received after this date may not receive feedback until after the

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September 2025 Newsletter

  • September 10, 2025

Welcome to our September newsletter, packed with news, resources and support for science and STEM education. STEM Nation Award News Congratulations to Glenlee Primary School in South Lanarkshire Council and Uplawmoor Primary School in East Renfrewshire Council on achieving the STEM Nation Award! Find out more about the STEM Nation Award – General information about the STEM Nation Award – STEM Nation The STEM self-evaluation and improvement framework underpins Education

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June 2025 Newsletter

  • June 8, 2025

Welcome to our June newsletter which is packed with news, resources and support for science and STEM education. DOWNLOAD this newsletter below: ES Sciences and STEM June Newsletter 2025 Education Scotland News and Events PISA 2025 Framework This September, some 3000 learners in 118 Scottish secondary schools will take part in the OECD 2025 PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) Survey. The main focus for this year’s survey will be

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Funding & Festivals – May Update

  • May 26, 2025

Are you looking for some STEM inspiration, or do you already have a great idea but need funding to bring your vision to life? Please see below for the latest updates on STEM funding and festival opportunities STEM Grants & Funding (June 2025) Science & STEM Festivals (June 2025)

STEM Nation Award: Frequently Asked Questions

  • May 5, 2025

Thinking about signing up for our STEM Nation Award programme but have questions? We’ve got you covered! This document aims to answer common queries. Register now to get started on your STEM Nation Award journey: General information about the STEM Nation Award – STEM Nation

Advanced Manufacturing Careers in Scotland

  • October 12, 2023

Manufacturing has always been a major part of Scotland’s economy. Advanced Manufacturing continues to build on this legacy and utilises the latest technology and strategies to ensure industry is efficient, economic, environmentally sound and sustainable. As the sector continues to … Continue reading

Funding and Festival (June Update)

  • June 7, 2023

  We are excited to share the updated lists of Funding & Festivals:   Grants & Funding STEM Grants and Funding (June 2023) 30th June 2023 deadline has been set for the Edina Trust Grants (open to schools across Glasgow … Continue reading

STEM across West Partnership

  • June 5, 2023

On Thursday 1 June, Ian Stewart (Development Officer) and Colin Dorman (North Lanarkshire STEM Officer) hosted a successful in-person STEM Nation Award information session for colleagues in North Lanarkshire. Ian is looking forward continuing to support settings with the beginning … Continue reading

Fortnightly STEM Planner 23/05/23

  • May 23, 2023

Welcome to the fortnightly 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. STEM Nation Award programme update  The STEM Nation Award Programme … Continue reading

Teacher Conferences

  • May 22, 2023

Ian Stewart, Development Officer (STEM Nation Award), will be representing the STEM Team from Education Scotland at the 48th IOP Physics Teachers Meeting at Stirling University and the 26th Nigel Botting Meeting for Teachers of Chemistry at the University of … Continue reading