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

STEM Nation Award Supporters

  • May 18, 2023

We are delighted to now have 16 organisations registered as STEM Nation Award Supporters, they are listed on the Support Page. We are pleased to share a few upcoming events from Supporters: TechFest – wide range of events coming up … Continue reading

Chemistry Teacher Meetings

  • May 12, 2023

Ian Stewart, Development Officer (STEM Nation Award), is very excited to be able to represent the STEM Team from Education Scotland at a variety of events for Chemistry Teachers in May 2023. Ian is currently seconded from his Chemistry Teacher … Continue reading