STEM Directory
The STEM Directory is a database of providers offering STEM enhancement and enrichment to schools and colleges locally and nationally. Teachers can easily search for shows, workshops, debates, challenges, visiting speakers and more.
Find exciting opportunities for in-class support, memorable days out, and engaging projects to motivate your students.
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F1 in Schools™ - Wales
F1 in Schools™The F1 in Schools STEM Challenge involve designing and manufacturing compressed air powered model racing cars using sophisticated free Autodesk CAD software.Schools can involve as many pupils as they wish and can enter three teams of up to six students in the Regional Finals. The cars are raced...Cracking the Code- The Genetics of Superheroes
The comic books are filled with mutants; heroes and villains whose special abilities are genetic in their origin. But what are real mutants like, and could we one day use genetics to make us superhuman?Topics – genetics, mutation, DNA, mRNA, transcription, translation, transgenic plants and animals,...Crunching Codes and Raising Roads at Tower Bridge
Come and take part in our Crunching Codes and Raising Roads workshop at Tower Bridge.Discover the inner workings of this iconic structure, from Victorian steam power to modern day electronics. Students will gain an understanding of the Bridge’s engineering and modern day coding. The workshop culminates in...The Ugly Animal Roadshow
Simon Watt is President for Life of the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, a comedy night with a conservation twist. You can find out more about the society here or watch their videos here. The show has been so successful that many have requested a school version; here it is!At the Ugly...Maths Inspiration - Playing For Real show - Sheffield Crucible
Inspire your Year 10s and 11s with a maths show that will captivate even your unenthusiastic mathematicians. If you think games are just for fun, then think again. Games contain some of the most important maths you’ll ever need in everyday life, from managing money to out-thinking competitors. In this feast of...Pages
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Grants for school
The Royal Institution runs two enrichment and enhancement grant schemes. Grants of up to £500 are available to UK-registered state schools to host a STEM activity selected from the STEM Directories.
There are a number of other organisations that offer grants to schools.
About STEM Directory
The STEM Directory contains searchable activities that enhance STEM teaching in schools and colleges. Teachers can search for shows, workshops, debates, challenges, visiting speakers and more.
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If you provide shows, talks, workshops, challenges, museum visits, teacher CPD or other enrichment and enhancement activities that help promote STEM to schools and colleges, then you may be eligible to feature in the STEM Directory.
Please use the link below to register and submit an activity.