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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CSI Dead on Time - The STEM Forensic Science Thriller - UK Wide
Developing Critical Thinkers in STEM:To ensure our forensic event offers something unique and extraordinary – an experience that cannot be easily replicated in the classroom - we teach students to use the best forensic equipment and latest techniques to unravel a truly thrilling story. We provide complex,...Skybolt Rocket
A great centrepiece for a day of enrichment / space education this nine metre rocketship, which will arrive on its own transporter vehicle, is available for hire to schools throughout the UK. The excitement and interest generated by having a real rocket arrive and then elevated to its dramatic, near vertical launch...Rent a Beast - Mini beast Educational Encounters
Mini Beast Handling Sessions and Educational Talks Are you running a topic on mini beasts, habitats, rain forests, animals, life cycles, pets, Africa, and are looking for something different to offer your pupils? Something inspiring, educational and fun?Rent a Beast is passionate about educating through...Target: Mars – The STEM Space Adventure
Developing Creative Thinkers in STEMThis Space themed workshop allows teams of pupils to represent rival nations in a race to reach and explore Mars safely. With bold claims being made by SpaceX and Mars One, both putting real life pressure on the world’s recognised space agencies – the context...Bunkered – Surviving a Global Disaster
Developing Strategic Thinkers in STEMAn asteroid, as detected by the NEO programme, is hurtling toward Earth! Pupils work as teams to represent governments around the world. They must attempt to manage the disaster in the hopes of saving the human race - but what factors will influence their decisions...Understanding Animal Research: Exploring ethics and science
Understanding Animal Research is a not-for-profit organisation which seeks to explain the role of animals in scientific, medical and veterinary research. Our nation-wide schools program provides free in-school talks and workshops to help students understand (not necessarily agree with) why and how animals are...The Detective Project - Crime Scene Investigation Workshops
The Detective Project staff are all experienced ex- police, crime scene investigators or teachers. We run investigations for students to get really 'hands on' with practical activities in forensic science that enrich the curriculum.Workshops last from an hour to a day, so we can involve the...TeenTech Awards
The TeenTech Awards challenge young people to develop their own ideas to make life 'better,simpler,safer or more fun' using science,technology and engineering. Register now to recieve the full Teacher Pack with plans for how to run the project over 8 lessons . Projects need to be submitted by March...Enrichment Workshops
DIscover exciting science through interactive hands on forensic science workshops.Evidence DiscoveryHands on with forensic evidence and packaging materials. What is evidence, how is it used and why do we recover it in different ways.Includes intorduction to DNA. Skills included Literacy and science...Curiosity Hub - Creative Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths Workshops
Curiosity Hub provides engaging in-school STEM enrichment workshops for all Key Stages, complementing the National Curriculum in:ScienceComputing/Computer ScienceMathsDesign & Technology Art & Design Our workshops allow you to get ‘hands-on’ and explore technology in an interactive learning...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.